Botox® otherwise known as Botulinum toxin A is an FDA approved medicine that achieves great results when it comes to tackling fine lines and wrinkles.
Wrinkles are unavoidable and just part of ageing. The repeated contraction of the facial muscles combined with environmental impacts such as sun exposure and pollution, causes lines and wrinkles to form in a more permanent way.
Botox® injections work by temporarily blocking the nerve impulse that causes the muscles to contract. By relaxing the underlying muscles it causes the skin to soften existing fixed lines and wrinkles and also helps prevent static lines from becoming established Therefore can be used as an anti-wrinkle treatment.
Depending on the area treated, the Botox® treatment itself is quick and can take up to 15 minutes. The Botox® injection needles are small, and most patients will not require pain relief during the procedure. There is no downtime associated with the treatment, therefore you will be able to resume to your normal activities right after your appointment. The full effect of your Botox® treatment can be seen 10 to 14 days after your procedure and it can last up to 4 months.
Conditions and areas of the face that you can treat with Botox®
Masseter Botox® treatments have been shown to alleviate bruxism, the condition more commonly known as teeth grinding. This works by relaxing the jaw muscle sufficiently to reduce grinding symptoms while maintaining normal jaw and teeth action.
Forehead Lines are the horizontal lines that can appear across the forehead – Botox® injections can diminish and soften the appearance of forehead lines
Frown lines are the vertical lines that appear between the eyebrows – Botox® can improve and minimise the appearance of frown lines
Eyebrow lift – Botox® eyebrow injections can help lift and create a pleasing brow arch by relaxing the muscles that pull the brows down.
Crow’s Feet – Botox® can relax the muscles around the corners of the eyes and diminish crows feet.
Gummy Smile – Botox® can relax the muscles in the upper lip and limit the rise of the upper lip when smiling, so the gums will remain covered and reduce the appearance of any “gummy” smile.
Lip Lines - Vertical lip lines are fine lines and wrinkles that go from the edges of the lips outwards either towards the nose or the chin (or both). Since the lips are a highly expressive part of the face lines and wrinkles naturally develop over time as we get older. Botox® can soften these lines by reducing the number of muscle movements in this area.
Derma fillers
Dermal fillers are non-permanent fillers made of Hyaluronic acid, so they are natural. They act by replacing the skins natural supply of hyaluronic acid, which diminishes with age. The filler acts like a sponge attracting and holding water, forming a volume replacement in place of your receding fat compartments. This way, the collapsing and sagging skin can be revolumised, so that deep wrinkles and folds smooth out.
We only use premium FDA approved facial fillers from reputable dermal filler brands like Juvéderm, Teosyal and Restylane. This creates a youthful and authentic look with long-lasting results.
The first step
of your journey is give us a call, or pop into St Margarets Dental, giving you the opportunity to discuss your area of concern, the treatment you are considering, and your suitability for treatment.
