Botulinum Toxin
Muscle-relaxing injections
Muscle-relaxing injections can help to smooth the skin reducing fine lines and wrinkles but in addition can be used in skilled hands to enhance your features.
EXPECTED RESULTS
Results from muscle relaxing injections usually start to show a few days after treatment but you will notice the changes progress and the muscles further relax up until about 3 weeks after the injection, and will last for 3 – 6 months.
The areas that can be treated include
Frown Lines: These lines are also often known as glabella lines or number 11’s. They are the creases that sit between the eyebrows.
Crows Feet: These lines are around the eyes and are often also known as laughter lines.
Forehead Lines: These lines are the horizontal lines across the forehead caused by the contraction of the frontalis muscle
Gummy Smile: This is where some people have more gum showing in there smile than others. In many the upper lip sits just above the top of the teeth but in some more gum shows.
Excessive sweating/Hyperhydrosis: This is severe sweating that can interfere with daily activities. It is estimated that about 5% of the population suffers with this symptom
Pre-Treatment Advice
Discontinue blood-thinning medication for 7 days prior to treatment as they may increase your risk of bruising. Avoid using topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid. Avoid facial laser and Derma Pen treatments for 2 weeks before and after treatment.