Anti-wrinkle Treatments | Botox

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BOTOX

Anti-wrinkle treatments are also commonly referred to as 'Botox'. Botox® is used as an umbrella term for a number of brands of botulinum toxins that fall into this category but essentially they are all derived from the same purified protein.

They are the most popular injectable aesthetic treatments in the UK. They are a quick, safe and a straightforward procedure with little no downtime.

Botox® was first used in the NHS in the early 80's to treat blepharospasm (spasm of the eyelids) and strabismus (squint). As a consequence of these treatments patient also noticed their crows feet improved so, in 1997 it achieved FDA approval for cosmetic use in the USA and by 2006 was granted a license treatment in the UK. Worldwide every year more than 3 million Botox® treatments take place.

The most common treat areas include

Frown - vertical lines between the eyebrows

Forehead - horizontal lines

Crow's feet - lines around the eyes

They can also be used to treat;

Vertical lip lines - smokers lines

Bunny lines - lines on either side of the nose

Gummy Smile - visible upper gum when smiling

Chin Dimpling - peau d'orange or orange peel chin

Tip of Nose - Higher or lower

Brow Lift - lift the brow to reduce hooding of eyelids

DAO's - Reduce a 'sad smile' by upturning the corners of the mouth