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Crowsfeet and Laugh Line Removal Treatment
Botox treatments are used by over 2 million people in the United States alone every year for wrinkle treatment and has been around for more than 20 years. It is simple, safe and effective with just a few injections directly to the area.
Q: How does the treatment work?
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) blocks impulses from the nerves to the facial muscles in the face. The injection relaxes the muscles preventing them from contracting. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract normaly, allowing usual facial expressions to be unaffected.
Q: Will the treatment hurt?
The injections are administered with very fine needles and treatments are virtually painless. However, the thought of the injection can be far worse for some people, in these cases it is reassuring to know that Nicola is qualified to anesthetise the area and prevent any discomfort completely.
Q: Is the treatment safe?
Botox injections have been used safely for over twenty years to treat many medical disorders. Botulinum Toxin has now become a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging.
Q: How long will the effects last?
Results are visible within three to seven days, lasting for three to four months.
Q: Are there any side effects?
Some patients experience a slight temporary bruising at the injection site. In some cases, the toxin can cause temporary weakness to nearby small muscles. In rare cases there can be drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression. Nicola will discuss this with you in detail and all your questions can be answered before any treatment is undertaken.
Q: When should I NOT be treated?
You MUST NOT consider Botox treatment if you:
- Have an infection where Botox is to be injected
- Are allergic to any of the ingrediants
- Are pregnant
- Have a neurological disorder eg: Myasthenia Gravis
- If you are taking any medication that may react to the Botox. Nicola will advise you before treatment, but it is vital that you tell her of any medication you are using at the time of the consultation.