BOTULINUM A. TOXIN

Botulinum A. Toxin is an anti-wrinkle injectable that is made from a naturally occurring protein. The product works by relaxing the underlying facial muscles which have over time caused wrinkles or creases in the skin. The procedure is fast and effective and is an ideal alternative to more invasive cosmetic procedures.

By temporarily relaxing the muscles in the face we can create a well-rested, younger appearance, that can smooth (and with regular use can sometimes eradicate) the lines that have formed in the skin. These anti-wrinkle injections are commonly referred to as ‘Botox’, which is short for Botulinum A. Toxin. It is a naturally occurring protein that is applied to the area of concern, causing the muscles of the face to relax, consequently smoothing out the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Botox treatments are very quick, usually only taking around 3-5 minutes per area, working beneath the skin’s surface, these procedures are relatively pain-free. 

We offer anti-wrinkle injections in the following areas:

Forehead

These are the horizontal lines that appear across your forehead, usually in wave-like formations.  We can achieve excellent result by administering Botox to the muscles that cause your eyebrows to raise and consequently cause these lines. The lines will soften, the skin will smooth, and over repeat treatments. Even deep lines can disappear completely.

Frown lines

These are the vertical creases formed at the inner eyebrows, caused by repeated frowning, commonly referred to as ‘the elevens’ due to their resemblance to the number. Botox can relax the muscles causing these lines, preventing any deeper lines from occurring, and over repeat treatments can help these lines to disappear completely. 

Crows feet 

These are the fine lines that fan outwards at the outer corners of the eyes in a ‘V’ shape due to smiling and squinting. We inject Botox into the muscle around the outer eye which limits movement, thus reducing the impact of repetitive creasing. Botox is extremely effective in this area, helping to create a refreshed, youthful, more ‘awake’ appearance. 

Bunny lines

 These are the fine wrinkles that appear when you scrunch up your nose, such as when you laugh or smile deeply. They can appear straight or somewhat diagonally on either side of the nose just beneath the bridge. A very small amount of Botox is used in this area to relax the muscles causing these lines, consequently softening this area and smoothing out all visible wrinkles. 

Lines and wrinkles around the mouth

Injecting small amounts of Botox into the ‘moustache’ area is an effective way to reduce lines and wrinkles around the mouth by relaxing the orbicularis oris muscle without weakening mouth movement. Botox injections prevent the skin from scrunching too tightly when the lips are pursed or pouting, so the lines do not appear. Additionally, a small amount of Botox can be placed into the downturned corners of the mouth to help soften the ‘marionette lines’. Typically this treatment is combined with dermal filler for optimal results. It not only raises the corners of the mouth, but also helps the filler to last longer. 

Questions?

If you have any question about any of the treatments listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

We often combine the treatments above to provide our clients with a bespoke, client directed treatment plan.