Botox® has been used cosmetically all around
the world for many years and millions of people have been treated. It
is delivered precisely by injection into the muscles that are required
to be relaxed. Once within the muscle, it achieves its beneficial action
by preventing the muscle from fully contracting. The strength and duration
of its action depends on the dose that is administered.
Botox® is a safe substance that achieves dramatic results. Some
people are initially concerned as they have heard that Botox® is
a poison. For Botox® to cause any harm to your body, it would have
to be given in doses hundreds of times stronger than what will ever
be given cosmetically. Botox® relaxes muscles and prevents them
from contracting. It does not alter them in any other way. It is slowly
broken down by the body over a 3 to 6 month period and therefore the
treatment will need to be repeated to maintain the effect. If you decide
to stop having Botox® treatment, your wrinkles will gradually return
to their pre-treatment state.
Botox® is used to both prevent and treat facial wrinkles that are
primarily caused by underlying muscular activity meaning the way you
animate on a daily basis. It is ideal for horizontal forehead lines,
vertical lines between your eyes (the glabella), and crow's feet around
your eyes. These wrinkles are the ones responsible for giving you the
angry, sad or tired appearance. Botox either softens or removes existing
wrinkles and will also prevent the development of new wrinkles.
Almost all people can afford to experience the amazing benefits that
Botox® can provide for their appearance. Because Botox® is administered
via a superfine needle, local anaesthetic is not required. Even people
who describe themselves as 'needle phobics' are surprised at how easy
the procedure is. All people can return back to their daily business
after Botox® treatment. Botox® slowly and gradually relaxes
the muscles over a 3 to 14 day period, so the effects will appear gradually
over this period. Others will not realize that it is Botox that is responsible
for your fresher, younger, happier and more relaxed appearance. These
effects generally last around 3 to 6 months in most people. Some people
can achieve an even longer lasting result, especially if they use the
effects of Botox® to reprogram themselves to stop habitual frowning,
for example. All of our appointments are naturally discrete and of course
strictly confidential.
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