Anti-wrinkle injections
Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture, Vistabel, Xeomin and Dysport
The World's most popular cosmetic tretment!
Botox is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium and is the most well known brand on the market, although there are other brands which we also use (Bocouture, Azzalure, Vistabel, Xeomin and Dysport). It works by temporarily weakening the muscles that cause frown lines and wrinkles, resulting in a dramatically smoother, younger-looking appearance. The effects are outstanding which is why this is the most popular cosmetic treatment in the world!
What areas can be treated?
Most of our clients request treatment on one or more of these facial areas:
Botox for frown lines
- Frown lines between the eyebrows
- Crow’s feet or smile lines around the eyes
- Horizontal forehead lines
We also treat wrinkles around the lips, dimples on the chin, neck cords (turkey neck), wrinkling of the nose (bunny nose), the jaw muscles (to help prevent jaw clenching) and perform eye-brow lifts and shaping using Anti-wrinkle injections.
How does the treatment work?
Using a tiny needle, small quantities of the protein are injected into the muscles under the skin where wrinkles are most troublesome. The protein temporarily blocks the nerve signal to the muscle, with effects lasting for three months or more. Without the signal, the muscle cannot contract, and as it is muscle contraction that causes wrinkles, the wrinkles disappear.
Is it safe and does it hurt?
Millions of people worldwide have had these injections and the safety of the product is well established and beyond doubt.
There are a few rare medical conditions such as myasthenia gravis which affect muscles, and people with these conditions cannot have treatment. Treatment is also not recommended in pregnant or breast-feeding women.
The injections are virtually painless but may cause a minor stinging discomfort.
Are there any side-effects?
Side effects are uncommon and temporary – you may experience bruising or tenderness at the injection site, a mild headache and very occasionally the treatment may not work as some people are immune to the effects of Anti-wrinkle injections.
When injecting close to the eye there is a very small chance (significantly less than 1%) of developing a temporary drooping of the eye lid. If this occurs drops can be used to lessen the effect until it wears off naturally.
Many people worry about having a ‘frozen’ face after Anti-wrinkle injections; this is almost always due to poor injection technique. At Cosmedic, all practitioners are extremely experienced so you can be assured you do not need to worry about being left with a frozen face!
At Cosmedic, all practitioners are extremely experienced so you can be assured you do not need to worry about being left with a frozen face or a droopy eye!
What can I expect after treatment?
For six hours after treatment we advise that you avoid exercise, hot baths or alcohol as these can increase blood flow and dilute the effect. It is important to avoid touching the area injected, including applying make-up, as this may actually push the product beyond the intended area. We do encourage you to actively use the treated muscles (e.g. frown or squint) frequently during this initial period as this may enhance the effect.
Wrinkles normally begin to disappear after two or three days, and full results are usually seen within ten days. On average the effects last three to four months, but with repeated treatments the results may last longer.
We always offer our clients a follow-up appointment 2 weeks after their treatment and if we haven’t got the perfect result, we will gladly top-up for free!
Botox for life
Keep them wrinkles at bay...forever! At Cosmedic, we are very pleased to offer our unique Anti-wrinkle injections For Life scheme. Simply complete our standing order form and become either a Silver, Gold or Platinum member and whenever your Anti-wrinkle injections is due, just book an appointment to see us.
For more information on our Botox For Life scheme, please click here.
I’m amazed at the difference that one treatment of Anti-wrinkle injections has made! I am more confident, look better, feel great and everyone tells me how fresh I look, thank-you Cosmedic!”
Kieran, Staffs.
