Botox is one of today's most exciting cosmetic choices, For medical aesthetic practitioners and their patients it has created many new possibilities and has become, for many women around the world, an integral part of their skin care and beauty programme.

As a highly flexible and adaptable treatment, Botox® can enhance the benefits and duration of other treatments and allow women to benefit more fully from non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

Sue has never looked back

"At first, I was curious to see what difference Botox" would make. I certainly wasn't prepared for anything radical, but I knew that I needed more than a cream for my face, The doctor was very helpful - so I thought - why not? It wasn't very expensive and, if I didn't like it, I wouldn't do it again, That was three years ago - and I've been using Botox ever since. In fact, I'm thinking of facial contouring with my next treatment,"

Botox fast facts

History: for over 15 years, Botox® has been used to treat a range of medical conditions. In that time, its efficacy in relaxing the muscles that cause lines and wrinkles became evident, and in 2002 it was first approved by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), for the treatment of facial lines. It is now approved in over 75 countries and used by millions of people around the world.
Safety: over the years Botox" has proved to be remarkably safe. Today it is widely used in people of all ages, including young children with certain medical conditions.
Authentication Botox: to be confident of receiving pure Botox® (and not an inferior substitute), it is essential to seek a medical clinic, in which qualified doctors guarantee authentic Botox treatment. Botox' is registered with regulatory authorities worldwide. By law, authentic Botox® is available only from licensed medical clinics.
The procedure: using a tiny needle, a few drops of Botox are injected into the muscle responsible for causing the line or wrinkle. As a result, the lines diminish dramatically and may disappear completely - creating a smoothened, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance.
The response: improvement is seen within days and on average, lasts up to four months. Individual results may vary. The benefits of treatment are subtle, and enhance, rather than change, your natural appearance.
Downtime: Botox®usuallY involves a 1O-minute procedure, after which you can go back to work or resume your social activities. So it's very discreet. It's commonly called a 'lunchtime procedure'.
Minimal discomfort: as doctors take steps to ensure minimal discomfort with all Botox® procedures, it may be painless or cause mild discomfort - like the feeling of an ant bite.

Quick FAQ

Creams can get rid of wrinkles so why use Botox®?

Actually, creams can only slow the rate of water loss from the surface of the skin and thereby diminish the harshness of facial lines or wrinkles. Creams cannot penetrate the deeper layers of the skin to remedy the underlying cause of lines or wrinkles, Botox®, on the other hand, works directly on muscles that cause lines and wrinkles, to smoothen and soften them. Unlike creams, Botox® is flexible. By varying the Botox® dose, your doctor can achieve a range of aesthetic effects - from gentle smoothening of lines to complete wrinkle removal. Another difference is that, with a single treatment, Botox® can achieve an effect that lasts months - whereas creams require daily use.

Botox® gives a frozen, emotionless appearance - is this true?
If your concern about a frozen appearance is based on pictures of Hollywood stars, this can easily be avoided. In the hands of a skilled practitioner, who is aware of your aesthetic preference, the Botox® dose is calculated carefully to provide the look you desire. You can be confident of achieving a natural and fresh result and of retaining your natural expressions.

If Botox® is discontinued, will wrinkles be worse off than before?

The only effect of Botox® on wrinkles is to reduce the muscular contractions that cause them. The discontinuation of Botox® means that normal muscular activity is restored, However, to maintain its effect on wrinkles, the regular use of Botox is recommended. By starting Botox® early and maintaining regular treatment, you can prevent the development of deep, persistent wrinkles.

Is Botox addictive?

Like any effective beauty treatment that satisfies your needs, Botox® can become a favourite part or you routine beauty regimen, used and repeated over time. Providing you are satisfied with the results, it is normal to seek the treatment again.

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