Treating wrinkles with BOTOX®

Gone are the days when we had to accept wrinkles as a fact of life. For the last 10 years, more and more people have been having a simple non surgical treatment to smooth away wrinkles and look refreshed.

In fact, wrinkle-relaxing treatment with BOTOX® is one of the fastest growing cosmetic procedures today.

We all get more lines as we get older. This is because our skin, as we age, not only loses its moisturization and strength but also, after years of constant facial expressions, we start to develop wrinkles which appear with facial movement called ‘dynamic’ wrinkles. As these dynamic wrinkles become more noticeable and deeper it can often result in a constant tired or ‘angry’ look.

BOTOX® offers natural-looking results, and is easy and quick to administer. The first consultation takes between 30 to 45 minutes, and subsequent treatments take just 15 minutes approximately every 4 months.

What is BOTOX® ?

Botox® is a medication that contains the active ingredient Botulinum toxin type A. The medical industry have been using this biologically produced protein of Clostridium Botulinum bacteria since the 1980’s as medication for various conditions.

The use of Botulinum toxin for advanced and effective medical treatment against unwanted wrinkles is relatively a recent trend.

How is BOTOX® administered?

The doctor uses an ultra thin syringe needle to inject the BOTOX® into the muscles that causes wrinkles.

How does BOTOX® work?

BOTOX® blocks the nerve transmission to reduce the contractions of the facial muscles. After the treatment, the facial muscles are relaxed, resulting in smoothing out of existing wrinkles for three to six months, while preventing new wrinkles from forming.

Who requires BOTOX® treatment?

BOTOX® is suitable for patients with wrinkles such as forehead wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, nose wrinkles (bunny lines), chin creases, lip lines, Marionette lines and vertical neck bands.

How fast does BOTOX® work?

The full effect of Botox can be visible within 7 – 14 days after injection. You should take this into consideration when you schedule the treatment.

How safe is BOTOX® ?

BOTOX® is currently among the safest wrinkle treatment methods available. 99% of Botox treatments are entirely free of adverse effects. If side effects ever occur, they are generally mild and temporary. No long-term effects of Botulinum toxin have been reported after twenty years of clinical experience. However, women who are pregnant or nursing should take caution and avoid Botox treatments during this period.

How long does the treatment take?

BOTOX® can take upto 30 minutes for a complete procedure including a pre-treatment consultation with the physician. You can continue your regular daily activities immediately after the treatment.