Wrinkle Reduction

Also known as "Botox®"        

What is Botulinum toxin Type A?

Wrinkle reduction with Botulinum toxin Type A also known as “Botox®” works by stopping the signals from your nerves to your muscles so that they relax thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Laura generally uses Galderma Azzalure®, but can use different products to patient preference . Results can begin to be apparent from 2-3 days after the treatment, sometimes sooner than that but it will take 2-3 weeks to see optimal results.

 

Anti Wrinkle treatments

Anti Wrinkle treatments can be used to improve forehead lines (frontalis muscle), glabellar frown lines (vertical or horizontal lines between eye brows) and crows feet.

More advanced procedures can be used for bunny lines, lip flips, pebble chin downward smile, neck lines and gummy smile.

‘Botox’ can also be used to prevent teeth grinding, this in hand will slim the face, for the treatment of migraines and for excessive sweating in underarms and hands.

Baby Botox is less invasive and can be used for finer lines.

An individual wrinkle reduction treatment plan will be discussed at consultation.

 

What to expect

There may be slight swelling immediately after, this usually resolves after 48 hours. Side effects are rare; sometimes there may be slight bruising and redness. A rare complication would be temporary drooping of the eyebrow or a change in a persons expression. Results vary from person to person.

 

Aftercare

  • Keep upright for 4 hours after treatment and try not to bend excessively

  • For 12 hours after avoid making extreme expression, alcohol and wearing make-up  

  • Do not rub or massage the area for 48 hours after treatment

  • Avoid strong sunlight and saunas for 2 weeks after and do not have a facial

 

How long does Anti Wrinkle treatment last?

The effects of Botulinum toxin Type A are temporary and thus can last from 3-5 months. This can be different from person to person.