
Botox in Heswall
Botox is a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
When injected into specific muscles, it temporarily paralyses them 1 by blocking the nerve signals that cause muscle contraction. This effect can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Aesthetic treatments in Heswall
Botox is most commonly used to treat dynamic wrinkles, which are caused by repeated muscle contractions. These include frown lines (glabellar lines), forehead lines, and crow’s feet.



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Commonly asked questions
Botox is administered with a very small fine needle. It is not particularly painful and most people who have Botox would say it is not as painful as having your eyebrows threaded.
Anti-wrinkle injections take around 5-14 days to take effect.
It is always to go to a practitioner who is registered, well-versed, qualified, and experienced in administering Botox injections.
By doing this, you would be very unlikely to get any bruising or swelling following the procedure.
The effects of anti-wrinkle injections administered to the face last around 3-4 months typically. For clients with a high metabolism or who go to the gym frequently results may wear off faster. The effects of the injections administered in the armpits to reduce excessive sweating typically last around 4-7 months.
Anti-wrinkle injections can be used on the following areas:
- Frown
- Forehead
- Crow’s feet
- Eyebrows to lift
- Bunny lines
- Corners of the mouth
- Jowls
- The chin
- Gummy smile
- Neck
- Armpits (for sweat reduction)
- Masseter muscles for tooth grinding
Botox is one of the most widely researched medicine in the world.
There are approximately 2,100 publications on Botox in scientific and medical journals. It’s also a licensed medicine in 80 countries worldwide.
The safety of Botox is down to how it is administered. Unfortunately, there are many clinics and practitioners who are not registered (and with the Care Quality Commission) or well-trained in administrating Botox. Cheap prices for Botox offered by these so-called clinics are also not often the best option. Safety is paramount when it comes to aesthetics.