What is Botox?
Botox is a purified protein that has to ability to relax hyperactive muscles. Facial wrinkles that are caused by hyperactive and tense facial muscles that can be effectively treated and relaxed by Botox with minimal risk and a natural outcome.
Is Botox safe?
The amount of Botox needed to treat facial lines and wrinkles is very safe, demonstrated by the face that millions of Botox treatments have been performed worldwide over the past 3 decades. Botox is not recommended for women who are pregnant or are nursing says dentist in molesey. This is not because of any known adverse effects but rather due to the fact that no studies have been performed on pregnant or nursing mothers receiving Botox.
Who is a candidate for Botox?
Any one who wishes to reverse the effects of the facial aging process with no down time is an appropriate candidate for Botox injections. Typically, for most patients, Botox is the first anti-aging treatment performed.
Will I lose all facial expression?
You do not need to worry about Botox giving you an expressionless face. Botox will allow you to stop looking unconsciously or unwillingly angry and stressed and will reduce the lines and wrinkles due to hyperactive facial muscles. However, your purposeful facial expressions will not be completely taken away and can still frown or look surprised, just without the extra wrinkles and creases on your face.
Will others know that I have had Botox?
The greatest thing about Botox is that the results are very natural and subtle. Botox makes you look younger, appear more relaxed, and less tense. Although you look better, typically no one can figure out what you did!
What are some of the advantages of Botox?
- Botox is a non-invasive and non-surgical treatment for wrinkles.
- The effect of Botox is relatively quick and dramatic.
- Botox can help prevent certain wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions..
- Botox injections are relatively painless.
- The effect of Botox is not permanent.
- Botox does not require anesthesia.
- In some cases, Botox may help ease tension and or migraine headaches.
Can I benefit from combining other cosmetic treatments with Botox?
One of the greatest combination treatments involves the simultaneous use of Botox and Restylane With such combination treatments using Botox and facial fillers, an “instant face lift” may be achieved with minimal to no down-time, no incisions, and no anesthesia. The results will amaze you!
When should I start to get Botox treatments?
You’ll know when it’s time to get Botox! Usually the first sign that it may be time for Botox is that those facial lines and wrinkles that used to only be present with expression start to not fade away with a relaxed face and get much deeper than before with facial expressions.
Who performs the Botox treatments?
Estetica dental is the surrey’s premiere location for Botox treatments and other facial injectables.
Do Botox injections hurt?
Typically no anesthetic is needed for Botox injections. A small amount of Botox is administered using a very small and fine needle. Most patients experience very minimal discomfort, similar to the sensation of having facial hairs plucked. Anesthetic creams and special cooling/numbing devices are available to increase your comfort.
What are the potential risks and complications of Botox?
Under the care of trained medical professionals, Botox treatments are extremely safe, probably one of the safest cosmetic medical treatment available today. Botox is however not without a very small chance of potential risks and complications that depend on the location of the treatment. You provider will discuss the specific risks of your Botox treatment with you before your treatment.
How much do Botox injections cost?
£150-£180 for 1-3 areas
What is the recovery like?
In general, no recovery time is needed after Botox. Botox treatments may be administered in the morning before work, during a lunch break, or on the way home from work. You will be instructed not to rub the treated area for a couple of hours after the treatment. Your provider may also ask you to try and “exercise” the treated muscles for the first 1-2 hours following the treatment, as this will increase the effectiveness of the Botox treatment. Since there is always a theoretical risk of bruising with any injection, we recommend that you don’t get Botox immediately before an important event.
How long will the results last?
Typically, it takes 4-5 days for the Botox to start to take effect, and it may take up to 2 weeks to see the full effects of Botox. Botox results generally last between 3-6 months. Same day appointments for Botox are typically available,at Estetica.
To book your free cosmetic consultation with DR Salimi at Estetica simply call 01932 570099