Botox is more popular than ever. Many of us feel (and look!) pandemic tired – and given how often we’ve been forced to stare at our own faces on zoom calls and virtual meetings, it’s little wonder that we noticed every imperfection and now want to eradicate those pesky wrinkles.
But while Botox has become the most common of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures all over the world, there are still plenty of questions surrounding it. Whether you’re not sure if Botox is for you or you know it’s time to stage an age intervention but want a little more info – from how it feels to what kind of results to expect and how it works, here are a few things to know…
Most importantly, why is it essential to visit a properly
qualified surgeon with a good reputation?
Our expert surgeons are widely celebrated for their results, capabilities and global reputation. Doctors Maurizio and Roberto Viel are highly qualified surgeons with international certification in cosmetic surgery, Fellows of a number of renowned associations throughout Europe and the United States and artists in their field. We genuinely want to give you the most natural looking outcome (the overly frozen look is not a good one) and will never offer you unnecessary treatment.
Onto the treatment itself… what is Botox and what does
it actually do?
Botox, or Botulinum Toxin as it is formally known, is not a poison – despite its slightly intimidating name! It is a purified protein that blocks nerve signals and prevents your facial muscles from moving – which in turn stops you being able to fold or wrinkle your skin (like in a frown). And, as a bonus, while your muscles are temporarily immobilized you are also breaking habits by not using them to crease your face, meaning that you aren’t creating deeper lines but are actually preventing new ones from being formed. And Botox goes beyond wrinkles – it can also help reduce migraine and the overproduction of sweat.
How long does Botox last?
Botox injections put muscles ‘to sleep’ for a period of three to six months but results vary from person to person. Our surgeons will tailor the dose according to your needs – if you’re overly expressive or you exercise a lot then you may need a little more than someone younger who is turning to Botox as a means of wrinkle prevention. Results can last longer with repeated treatments.
What will happen during my appointment and how will
the Botox treatment feel?
The surgeon will take time studying your face by asking you to frown, raise your eyebrows and smile so that he can see the exact patterns of your forehead and facial movements. After cleaning your skin, small amounts of botulinum toxin will be injected into specifically targeted areas. These can include the forehead, around the eyes/ crows feet, between the eyebrows and around the nose – depending on your personal needs. The injections are not painful (think more a ‘pinch and a pinprick’ than a deep injection) and are administered quickly – you can expect to be finished within approximately 15 minutes. You may have a few tiny red marks where the needle was inserted for a short while after treatment but these will fade and the Botox will gradually take effect over a week to ten days.
How long will the Botox last?
Botox lasts approximately four months – after that your muscles will slowly regain their mobility (although you will have got used to not frowning etc. and so your wrinkle forming habits will have changed!). Botox is one of the best almost-instant anti-ageing solutions and can be combined with a number of our other treatments, from fillers to profhilo injections. If you have any further questions or you want to book in for a consultation then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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