How Does It Work?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered by a professional as a simple, non surgical treatment that is injected directly into the muscles. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form between the brows.

What areas can be treated with Botox®?

Botox® can be used to address lines and wrinkles on a number of different facial areas, including the forehead, eye area (crow’s feet), and lip lines.

Are there any side effects?

The procedure itself involves only minor discomfort as we use only ultra fine (disposable) needles, and offer numbing cream (although many patients find this unnecessary). The process takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Although mild redness and slight swelling is common immediately after treatment, this usually resolves within 30 minutes.

Mild bruising is possible, but for the vast majority of patients, there is no real downtime and most will return to work or their usual daily activities immediately.

How long does do results last?

Treatment results last an average of 3-4 months.

It is important to note that Botox® injections to reduce lines and wrinkles or reshape the face is not a permanent solution. Lines, wrinkles and previous facial form will eventually return and further treatments will be required.

Information on BOTOX®  as an anti-wrinkle treatment

Does it hurt?

Are there any side effects?

The main benefit of Botox® treatment compared to the alternatives is that the treatment is very straightforward and there are relatively few side effects which may include a little soreness in the area treated which quickly subsides. There is no down-time and patients can return to their daily activities immediately.

The injections are relatively painless and can feel like a small sting. A numbing cream is applied beforehand to make the procedure more comfortable.

How long do results last?

The treatment is usually very effective resulting in an almost complete cessation of underarm sweating that can last up to six months from just one treatment session.

It is important to note that symptoms will eventually return and further treatments will be required.

Information on BOTOX® as a treatment for excessive sweating

When should you NOT have BOTOX®

The use of Botox is NOT advised in people with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, those who are taking certain muscle relaxants and antibodies such as aminoglycosides, pregnant or breast feeding women, those with infection or inflammation at the proposed site of injections and bleeding disorders.