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…
Our expert surgeon is widely celebrated for his results, capabilities and global reputation. Doctor Maurizio Viel is a highly qualified surgeon with international certification in cosmetic surgery, a Fellow of a number of renowned associations throughout Europe and the United States and an artist 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.
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 from being able to fold or wrinkle your skin (like in a frown). And, as a bonus, while your muscles are temporarily immobilised, 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. Botox goes beyond wrinkles – it can also help reduce migraines and the overproduction of sweat.
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.
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.
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.
To book a Botox consultation or for more information, contact us at +971 50 494 6377 to schedule an appointment with our plastic surgeon, Dr Maurizio Viel.
Dr Maurizio Viel is a licensed plastic surgeon who obtained his medical degree at the University of Milan, Italy and finished his studies in aesthetic plastic surgery in London, UK. He has been a practising plastic surgeon for over 30 years, working between Harley Street, London, Dubai, and Milan.
If you would like a facial treatment, it should be done before Botox. You cannot have a facial treatment on the same day as Botox. It is advised to wait at least 3 days after the treatment
No, that would count as 2 areas. Forehead and area between the eyebrows (Called Glabella).
We use Dysport.
You can do Botox while breastfeeding. There are no official guidelines on waiting before breastfeeding, however, the doctor may recommend waiting 3 days after Botox treatment to eliminate any theoretical risk.
No, after the injections, you should wait at least 24 hours.
Botox is used to reduce lines and wrinkles on the face by temporarily blocking nerve signals that cause muscles to contract, relaxing the muscles and smoothing the skin
The effects of Botox last about 3 months, after which the muscles begin to move freely again, and wrinkles may start to reappear. To maintain a line-free look, Botox injections need to be administered several times each year
Botox and dermal fillers are commonly used together. When these two treatments are combined, their results can last for as long as a year, whereas the results of Botox alone last for a maximum of 6 months. Botox relaxes the facial muscles and fillers add volume, resulting in smoother skin.
If the patient observes any irregularity, they can come for a top-up between 10 and 14 days after the treatment.
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