Botox Therapy
There are many factors that contribute to the ageing of our skin (sun-damage, alcohol, smoking, etc), lines develop because the muscles underneath cause it to crease when we use them to create facial expressions. Botox relaxes specific muscles allowing the overlying skin to smooth out. The principal facial areas treated are central frown lines, forehead creases and wrinkles around the eyes.
Botox is given by injection directly into the muscles concerned. An anaesthetic cream is applied to the skin before hand, which numbs the area being treated. Any discomfort is consequently very mild and of a temporary nature.
Botox has been researched since the 50's and has been used medically for many years to treat muscular disorders.
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It can be used anywhere in the body to relieve the effects of abnormal muscular contractions.
The dose for cosmetic use is very small and side effects are rare and will be discussed fully at your initial consultation. An unexpected benefit from the cosmetic use of Botox has been reports of relief from tension and migraine headaches.
In most people the effects become apparent after 7 to10 days and initial results last an average of 3 to 6 months. The muscles then gradually regain their strength. Clinical trials report that patients who have undergone three therapy sessions, only require further treatment once or twice a year. This is probably due to the fact that the muscles weaken through inactivity and the frowning habit is lost.
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Afterwards you may be a little red or swollen at the treatment sites. This usually resolves within a few hours, you may feel some tenderness for a few days - rarely there can be bruising. There are a few things you must be aware of e.g. you must not massage the area for a period of 24 hours. An aftercare instruction sheet will be given to you following your treatment with further advice.
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