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Botox is a natural, purified protein. It blocks the
messages sent from nerves to the muscles, to prevent the muscles contracting. This reduces or removes wrinkles and creases. The relaxing effect of botox on the muscles, creates a smooth, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance.
This simple non-surgical procedure is equally effective on both men and women.
Botox has been used worldwide since 1980 with over 18,000 patients treated for eyelid spasm or facial spasm. Its use for cosmetic purpose is highly effective and is also now practiced worldwide. More than 23 million treatments have been performed worldwide.
Facial Lines Are Developed Through A Number Of Causes:
- Ageing and gravity
- Sun exposure
- Constant facial expression
- Constant contracting of facial muscles.
Where Is Botox Most Beneficially Used?
Botox is used widely for the elimination of:
- Frown lines between the eyebrows
- Horizontal forehead wrinkles
- Crows feet or smile lines around the eyes.
It is also being used:
- To lift the eyebrow and open up the eye for a more youthful appearance
- For lip lines (smoker lips), and
- For reducing neck lines and chin dimpling or creasing.
What Is The Treatment & How Long Does It Take?
The treatment includes a series of injections to the chosen area(s) with the whole procedure taking approximately 10-15 minutes. No anaesthetic is required. Most people resume normal activities immediately.
Botox works on the specific areas treated. Other muscles are not affected so a natural expression is maintained. It will not ‘freeze’ your facial expressions. It softens them and works where you want it to.
How Long For It To Take Effect?
It will take between 4-7 days after the treatment for the muscles to become maximaly relaxed.
It takes 2-3 days for Botox to begin taking effect and around 7 days to see the full effect.
How Long Does It Last?
The treatment will last 2-6 months.
Are There Any Side Effects?
A possibility of:
- Bruising & tenderness (lasting a few days)
- Failure of the drug to work in some individuals
- Eyelid droop, which is temporary (10-14 days) and very rare.
Is It Safe?
It has been widely tested with 12 years of safe and effective use in hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide for various medical uses.
Botox should not be used in pregnant women or patients suffering a neurological disease.
Some antibiotics may interfere with the action of the drug – please discuss with Dr Miller. | 
