Wrinkle Relaxing Injections |
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 What is
botox? |
| botox
is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium
Clostridium botulinum. |
| How does
it work? |
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Your forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet are called
dynamic wrinkles. These wrinkles developed because of muscle
movements. Botulinum toxin relaxes the muscles that are
responsible for these movements and therefore softens the
wrinkles.
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| What areas
are most suitable? |
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botox treatment is used to reduce the appearance of crow's feet
around the eyes, and frown lines and wrinkles on the forehead and
between the eyebrows.
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When will I see its results & how
long does it last? |
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Within days, you may see a marked improvement in the moderate to
severe frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve
for up to a month, and results can last for up to 4 months,
depending on patients. You will notice a gradual fading of its
effects. At this point you will return to your doctor for your
next treatment. It is usually necessary to have a treatment every
3 - 4 months to maintain and improve upon the original results.
Acceptable safety in long-term treatment has been well
established.
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| What are
the side effects? |
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The most common side effects following injection are redness,
swelling and some minor bruising. Other complications such as
temporary eyelid droop and double vision are very rare when
performed by someone experienced.
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| How long
does the treatment take? |
| The whole
treatment should usually take no longer than 15 minutes. You do not
usually require any anaesthetic or sedation. |
| Is it
painful? |
| Not usually as a
very tiny needle is used for the procedure. Some patients report
minor and temporary discomfort from the injection. |
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| Dermal Fillers |
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| What are
dermal fillers? |
| Dermal fillers
are injectable products that help to “fill out” as well as smoothen
lines and wrinkles, giving you a more youthful appearance. |
| Which
areas can be treated with dermal fillers? |
Dermal fillers
can be used to treat lines & wrinkles around you mouth, nose, eyes
and forehead; such as nose-to-mouth crease and forehead furrows or
lines.
It can also enhance your lips to give it a fuller and more sensuous
appearance. |
| Are they
safe? |
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The dermal fillers we use are extremely safe with very low
incidence of allergic reaction. You can expect some degree of
redness and swelling after the treatment, which usually clears up
within a few days.
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| What
happens at treatment? |
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Depending on the area treated, treatment time can vary from around
30 minutes to an hour. A numbing cream is offered to make the
treatment more comfortable, and it may require up to 30 minutes
for it to take effect.
Sometimes, a dental or lip block may be used, where a small amount
of anaesthetic is injected into the lip area to help to numb them
prior to treatment.
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| Is the
treatment painful? |
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Depending on the area injected, patients may find the procedure
relatively painless to mildly uncomfortable. Treatments around the
nose or lip areas are usually more painful.
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| What is
the recovery time? |
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Recovery time can be from a few hours to a few days. However, most
people find that they can return straight back to work after
treatment with dermal fillers.
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| How
quickly will I see the improvement? |
| The improvement
is immediate. |
| How long
does it last? |
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Studies show that the results of one session can last up to 6
months. Our specialist will work with you to develop a touch-up
schedule to maintain your desired results.
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