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Wrinkle Reduction with Botulinum Toxin Type A
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Wrinkles and facial lines result from ageing, muscle activity
(and over-activity) and your genetic predisposition. In addition,
excessive sun exposure, alcohol consumption, emotional and
hormonal influences and smoking can also increase the
likelihood of wrinkles. Whilst you may be able to reduce or
control some of the factors, you cannot influence all factors
and that's why we all develop some wrinkles as we age.
This practice can offer professional consultations and
treatments to reduce the appearance of facial lines and
wrinkles. Our practitioners have knowledge of head and neck
anatomy and physiology together with training in the use of
cosmetic treatments, which can subtly enhance your
appearance to make you look younger If you are interested in
talking about skin health treatments, please book a consultation
appointment. Several staff
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members at the practice have had treatments and will be
happy to talk with you or answer any questions.
What is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum is a substance that is produced by a bacteria; it is
then highly refined, purified, diluted and used in therapeutic
doses. Botulinum is administered by injecting it into a specific
facial muscle where it acts as a muscle relaxant.
Who would benefit from this treatment?
Anyone can benefit from botulinum toxin, both men and
women. Botulinum is most effective in improving lines or
wrinkles due to facial expressions; for example, worry lines or
frown lines on the forehead and between the eyebrows.This
is because these lines are usually caused by overactive muscles
and the treatment stops these muscles from contracting and
causing the wrinkles.
You should not have treatment with botulinum if you are
pregnant, breast-feeding, have a neurological disease or a known
hypersensitivity to it.
How long does the treatment take?
In most cases the treatment will take between 10 and 20
minutes. Effects will begin to appear very quickly within 48 to
72 hours, although the full extent of the treatment may not
be visible for up to 10 days. Approximately two weeks after
the first treatment, the effects will be reviewed with your
practitioner and any further treatments or top-ups can
be discussed.
Is the treatment uncomfortable?
Very tiny needles are used and only small amounts are
administered. As a result any discomfort is usually minimal and
short-lived, thats why there is no need for local anaesthesia.
Are there any adverse effects?
In a small number of cases there may be some localised
bruising, slight swelling, or redness at the site of the injection.
This usually disappears very quickly and can respond to the
application of a cool pack to the area. A temporary drooping
eyelid has also occurred in some patients. See the
manufacturer's information for rare side effects.
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Botulinum has been used in thousands of patients over the
last fifteen years. It is made in a controlled laboratory
environment, highly purified, and administered in tiny
quantities. It has an excellent safety profile.
As soon as your treatment is over you can resume normal
daily activities.
Do the effects of this treatment look artificial?
No, unlike some surgical facelifts, this kind of treatment is very
specific and works only on those muscles that are involved in
producing the facial lines that you want to reduce. Other
muscles are unaffected and this means that your usual facial
expressions remain the same.
How long will the effects of this treatment last?
Initially the improvement that you receive from this treatment
will last from 3 to 4 months.You will notice a gradual fading of
effect and at this stage you can return for another treatment if
you want to. With repeated treatments, the effect lasts longer.
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