ANTI WRINKLE TREATMENTS (BOTOX)

 

What is Botox?

Anti-Wrinkle Injections are commonly known as Botox. Botox is a toxin produced in nature by the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, the toxin is regularly used by aesthetic and medical professionals alike for lots of different treatment types.  According to the 2020 Global Survey from ISAPS, Botox treatments accounted for 43.2% of non-surgical treatments carried out over the year.

In the aesthetics industry, it is primarily used to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles by relaxing overactive facial muscles, however, Botox injections can also help to treat medical conditions such as excessive sweating, chronic migraines, and eye spasms.  Anti-wrinkle injections have many other uses such as to improve 'gummy smiles', treat hyperhidrosis, and for a non-surgical mini facelift, the so-called 'Nefertiti lift'.

Anti-Wrinkle injections have an excellent record of safety and have been used in medical procedures for over forty years. They can be a very pleasing alternative to surgical face lifts that often require many months of recovery time. The effects of Botox will last for several months and can look more natural than surgical alternatives. While botulinum toxin is found in nature as a toxin the product we use in aesthetic treatments is a purified version free from contaminants and used in very small doses.

If you would like to find out more about anti-wrinkle treatments or book in for a consultation please contact us or check out some of the Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom of this page. You can also read more about Botox on the NHS website.

I perform anti-wrinkle injection treatments in almost every clinic that I run, if you're interested in finding out more you can contact me or book an appointment to come and see my at my clinic base near Ipswich, Suffolk.

 

How Does Botox Work?

Botox is one of the most widely known brands of botulinum toxin injections used for a variety of beauty and health conditions, there are now more brands on the market but Botox was the original. Botulinum toxins are neurotoxins that affect nerves and cause muscle weakness. You might get a botulinum toxin injection for cosmetic or medical reasons. Healthcare providers inject small amounts of Botox into specific muscles to smooth wrinkles, prevent migraine headaches, prevent sweating (hyperhydrosis), and treat a wide range of other health conditions.

 

Is Botox Safe?

Botox is considered very safe when administered by a licensed healthcare provider like myself, please make sure you are doing thorough research when choosing your aesthetics practitioner and ensure they have some level of medical qualification (Nurse, Doctor, or Dentist).

 

Does Botox Hurt?

The needles used for Botox injections are extremely small and as a result, most people experience little to no discomfort during treatment. Some individuals describe a slight pinching or stinging sensation which is normal when injecting into the skin and the muscles.

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PROCEDURE TIME

30 minutes

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TIME IT TAKES TO WORK

1-2 weeks

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BACK TO WORK

Immediately

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DURATION OF RESULTS

3-4 months

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RISKS

Mild bruising/swelling Allergy (very rarely)

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FULL RECOVERY

24 hours

Commonly Asked Questions

DISCLAIMER: ALL TREATMENTS WILL ONLY BE CARRIED OUT FOLLOWING FULL CONSULTATION AND IF YOUR ARE DEEMED MEDICALLY SUITABLE. RESULTS MAY VARY BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS DEPENDING ON FACTORS SUCH AS LIFESTYLE AND AGE AND CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.


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