Introduction to BOTOX® treatments

It is easy to see why BOTOX® wrinkle reduction treatments are the number one cosmetic treatment in the UK. It is a simple non-surgical treatment that can take as little as ten minutes and most people can return to their normal activities immediately afterwards. The BOTOX® muscle relaxant used in the procedure contains a specially prepared naturally occurring protein that originates from bacteria.

BOTOX® has been used in clinical practice for more than 10 years. This extensive experience confirms the established safety profile of BOTOX® as a wrinkle-reduction treatment. BOTOX® is used for a number of medical treatments and is also used to treat the management of spacticity in children.

The treatment

A minute quantity of the BOTOX® muscle relaxant is injected into the muscles that cause dynamic lines, for example frown lines. A very fine needle is used to administer the BOTOX® muscle relaxant and most clients find that there is only minor discomfort which is temporary. The treatment can be carried out in as little as 10 minutes (following a thorough consultation) and the majority of people can continue with their normal activities immediately afterwards. A BOTOX® treatment usually takes between 7 – 14 days to become effective and the effect of the first treatments can last for up to 4 months.

How does BOTOX® work ?

The BOTOX® injection temporarily prevents the nerve signals from reaching the muscle and, as a result, the muscles relax and the skin smoothes out. BOTOX® only works on the specifically injected muscles leaving surrounding muscles freedom of movement. This creates a more natural effect and does not leave the face expressionless.

How safe are BOTOX® treatments?

Muscle relaxant treatments such as BOTOX® are now the number one non surgical cosmetic treatment in America and the UK. In 2002 the USA gave BOTOX® a license for cosmetic use, and in 2006 the UK gained approval for cosmetic use.

Without exception muscle relaxant treatments like BOTOX® should only be prescribed by a qualified doctor. The product is also used by clinicians for the treatment of headaches, squinting, excessive sweating, management of spasticity, gynaecology and many other conditions.

The department of health have a independent website for patients who are considering muscle relaxant treatments, like BOTOX®. Please click on the links below for further advise. www.doh.gov.uk www.mhra.co.uk 

What side effects can I expect from BOTOX®?

As with all prescribed medicines side effects can occur. However, with BOTOX®, these are very rare and are usually temporary and mild to moderate. Most side effects to patients are linked to the injection, such as pain on injection, swelling or redness.

Who should not have BOTOX®?

Muscle relaxant treatments are not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. People under the age of 18 and over the age of 65 are not suitable for muscle relaxant treatments such as BOTOX®.

Introduction to BOTOX® treatments

It is easy to see why BOTOX® wrinkle reduction treatments are the number one cosmetic treatment in the UK. It is a simple non-surgical treatment that can take as little as ten minutes and most people can return to their normal activities immediately afterwards. The BOTOX® muscle relaxant used in the procedure contains a specially prepared naturally occurring protein that originates from bacteria.

BOTOX® has been used in clinical practice for more than 10 years. This extensive experience confirms the established safety profile of BOTOX® as a wrinkle-reduction treatment. BOTOX® is used for a number of medical treatments and is also used to treat the management of spacticity in children.

The treatment

A minute quantity of the BOTOX® muscle relaxant is injected into the muscles that cause dynamic lines, for example frown lines. A very fine needle is used to administer the BOTOX® muscle relaxant and most clients find that there is only minor discomfort which is temporary. The treatment can be carried out in as little as 10 minutes (following a thorough consultation) and the majority of people can continue with their normal activities immediately afterwards. A BOTOX® treatment usually takes between 7 – 14 days to become effective and the effect of the first treatments can last for up to 4 months.

How does BOTOX® work ?

The BOTOX® injection temporarily prevents the nerve signals from reaching the muscle and, as a result, the muscles relax and the skin smoothes out. BOTOX® only works on the specifically injected muscles leaving surrounding muscles freedom of movement. This creates a more natural effect and does not leave the face expressionless.

How safe are BOTOX® treatments?

Muscle relaxant treatments such as BOTOX® are now the number one non surgical cosmetic treatment in America and the UK. In 2002 the USA gave BOTOX® a license for cosmetic use, and in 2006 the UK gained approval for cosmetic use.

Without exception muscle relaxant treatments like BOTOX® should only be prescribed by a qualified doctor. The product is also used by clinicians for the treatment of headaches, squinting, excessive sweating, management of spasticity, gynaecology and many other conditions.

The department of health have a independent website for patients who are considering muscle relaxant treatments, like BOTOX®. Please click on the links below for further advise. www.doh.gov.uk www.mhra.co.uk 

What side effects can I expect from BOTOX®?

As with all prescribed medicines side effects can occur. However, with BOTOX®, these are very rare and are usually temporary and mild to moderate. Most side effects to patients are linked to the injection, such as pain on injection, swelling or redness.

Who should not have BOTOX®?

Muscle relaxant treatments are not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. People under the age of 18 and over the age of 65 are not suitable for muscle relaxant treatments such as BOTOX®.