Botox® Advice


What About Side Effects?

Side effects are minimal. If patients are on anti-inflammatory medications like tylenol, ibuprofen, or aspirin, there may be some bruising at the site of the injection. There may be slight pink coloration and minimal swelling at the area of the injection which resolves within minutes. Rarely there may be a droopy eyelid which resolves on its own in a few weeks, but can be quickly corrected by special eye drops.

The use of Botox as a treatment grew by 150% in the UK during 2005!

A treatment typically lasts 3 to 6 months following an injection

You will look younger within 5 to 10 days.

British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
Recently the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons reported that the number of surgical procedures carried out in the UK market in 2004 amounted to 16,367, compared to 10,783 in 2003. The UK is currently the leading market for cosmetic procedures in Europe.

What Is It?

BOTOX is used to rejuvenate the upper part of the face to greatly reduce the wrinkles and frown lines. It is generally accepted as being a safe and effective way to reduce signs of aging by decreasing or even erasing the frown lines between the eyes, the crow's feet around the eyes, and wrinkles on the forehead.

It can also be used to reduce the lines around the mouth and to tighten the skin under the neck.

"It has been used for years by actresses, models, and TV presenters. It is used by people of all ages to help people look younger. It is a great natural-looking alternative to having a face lift."

How Does It Work?

BOTOX treatment works to reduce wrinkles and give the face a refreshed appearance by preventing the ability to frown or wrinkle the face. It does this by blocking the release of acetocholine, which is the messenger from the nerve to the muscle telling it to contract or frown.

How Long Does It Last?

A treatment typically lasts 3 to 6 months. The results are impressive as they soften and reduce fine lines and wrinkles to give a fresh and more youthful appearance. You will look younger within 5 to 10 days.