Botox injections
What is it?
WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A?
The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as “Botox” by patients, is a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles. The most treated areas are frown lines, forehead creases and crow’s feet near the eyes. Several other areas have been treated such as thick bands in the neck, thick jaw muscles, lip lines and gummy smiles.
Botulinum toxin is a purified substance that’s derived from bacteria. Injections of botulinum toxin block the nerve signals to the muscle in which it was injected. Without a signal, the muscle is not able to contract. The result is diminished unwanted facial wrinkles or appearance. Commonly known types of botulinum toxin type A injections include Botox®, Dysport®.
What does it do?
BOTULINUM TOXIN CAN BE USED TO
- Smooth crow’s feet, forehead, frown lines, lip lines and bunny lines
- Diminish neck bands
- Improve the appearance of skin dimpling of the chin
- Lift the corners of the mouth
- Soften a square jawline
- Correct a gummy smile
Pre & post treatment
PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
- One week prior to your appointment, we advise you to avoid using alcohol, garlic and/or aspirin, or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain, swelling and/or fever, such as medicines containing diclofenac, mefenamic acid, indometacin or ibuprofen.
- If this is your first visit, you will need to provide us with information on your medical history and any current problems, as well as details of any allergies you have or medication you are taking. There is no need for an allergy test.
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
- For 5 hours – do not lie down or do “strenuous” exercise and similar activities, nor should you do anything that increases the blood flow to the injection area.
- For 12 hours – avoid alcohol consumption and applying make-up.
- For 24 hours – do not rub or massage the treated areas as this could influence the effect of the product.
- For 2 weeks – avoid direct sun exposure, uv light, freezing temperatures and saunas.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Common side effects are headaches, eyelid oedema, skin tightness, facial pain and muscle weakness to surrounding muscles.
- As with any injection, pain, burning, stinging, swelling, redness and/or bleeding/bruising may occur.
- Results of your treatment may take up to 14 days to take full effect
How many sessions?
HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE NEEDED?
Botox will last up to 3-4 months, depending on the patient and their lifestyle, exercise, smoking and use of alcohol.
HOW LONG DOES AN APPOINTMENT TAKE?
Getting Botox can take up to 30 minutes, including consultation.
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