BOTOX FAQS: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fast-paced lifestyles, pollution and cold or harsh weather can all take their toll and leave us looking old before our time. Botox is an increasingly popular solution to the effects of ageing, working by relaxing key muscles in the face to reduce the impact of wrinkles and prevent them becoming deeper.

If you’re considering a Botox treatment, read on for some answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Is Botox Safe?
Rigorous scientific testing has ensured that Botox is one of the safest cosmetic treatments on the market. In the US, for example. it is officially approved by the FSA, and, from the 11th September 2013, Botox also became officially approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Its usage is become increasingly common in the UK for medical reasons, drawing attention to serious medical benefits this treatment can offer.

What are the Most Common Botox Treatments?
Botox is most commonly used to treat frown lines, horizontal lines on the forehead, crow’s feet and lines around the nose and mouth. It also has non-cosmetic uses, such as the treatment of recurring twitching around the eyes and has even been used as an NHS treatment to prevent chronic headaches.

What Treatments are Available at Essex Medical Aesthetics?
We specialise in both cosmetic and non-cosmetic treatments, including lip lines and crow’s feet as well as treatments for migraines and jaw clenching. We afford our clients the option of choosing one or more specific areas, and provided a course of two treatments for something like jaw clenching. We also offer a top-up correction service two weeks after the treatment.

How Long Does Botox Last?
Botox treatments last around 3-4 months, with variations depending on each individual, and our top-up service is recommended to assess the success of the treatment. If used as part of a longer-term course of treatment, Botox can last up to 6 months.

If I Use Botox and Then Stop, Will My Lines Get Worse?
There is no risk of your wrinkles or lines worsening if you decide to only have one course of treatment. They will simply gradually return to how they used to be, and for many people a single course of treatment in a specific area is a good way of experimenting and enjoying the benefits first hand.

Who Can I Speak to About Botox Treatment?
We offer all our clients a free consultation in either our Essex or London clinics. You can book a consultation by phoning 0208 470 9996, and our trained staff will be more than happy to help.

Dealing with Botox or facial fillers after having treatment requires specialist aftercare to avoid any damage or discomfort – please see our important after care information below and, if ever in any doubt, just call us direct on 0208 470 9996 and we’ll be happy to help.

BOTOX AFTER CARE INFORMATION

• Stay upright for 2 hours after the injection
• Frown and smile every 10 minutes for an hour
• Avoid sauna, gym/sport, sun-bed, and air-travel for 2 days
• Injection may cause a feeling of heaviness or a mild temporary discomfort
• Immediately after the injection there may be mild swelling which usually subsides within 24 to 48 hours
• Slight bruising can occur for few days especially around eyes – a concealer can be used.
• Rarely a transient numbness may occur in the area of the injection
• Occasionally temporary drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow may occur that only lasts a few weeks, this can be corrected usually
• Treatment will take about 5 days to work, maximum effect in 2 weeks.
• Do not massage the area for 1 day.
• Botox around lips may cause difficulty in drinking or eating for weeks.

Review – after 2/3 weeks is included in initial price.

If Frown/laughter lines are very strong to start with there might still be some movement after Botox.

For further details please contact either the clinic you attended or Bridget Bowen (Dr Nandra’s Secretary) on 0208 470 9996 or text details to 07585 112 377.

FACIAL FILLER AFTER CARE INFORMATION

• Avoid sauna, gym/sport, sun-bed, and air-travel for 3 days
• Tear-trough filler treatment – expect bruising for a week
• Injection may cause a feeling of heaviness or a mild temporary discomfort
• Immediately after the injection there may be mild swelling which usually subsides within 24 to 48 hours
• Slight bruising can occur for few days especially around eyes – a concealer can be used
• Rarely a transient numbness may occur in the area of the injection
• Do not massage the area for 1 day.

• LIPS and TEAR-TROUGH – essential to use ice the area regularly for 1 day. Expect swelling for 3 days.