Botox
Botox injections are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments in the world, with over 6 million treatments performed each year in 2023. Each year shows an increase in treatments.
Botox, also known as anti-wrinkle injections, work by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkles and lines.
This is achieved by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that tells muscles to contract. This causes the muscles to relax, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
How is Botox administered?
Botox can be used to address a variety of facial and body concerns. Here are some of the most common areas:
- Forehead: Reduces horizontal lines.
- Glabellar lines: Smoothes the lines between the eyebrows.
- Crow’s feet: Lessens wrinkles at the corners of the eyes.
- Bunny lines: Treats vertical lines on the sides of the nose.
- Chin dimpling: Improves the appearance of a dimpled chin.
- Jowls: Can help to tighten sagging skin.
- Neck: Reduces vertical lines.
Why do people get Botox?
People opt for Botox treatments because:
- It is a non-invasive procedure
- It requires little downtime It can be used to treat a variety of areas
- It can provide natural-looking results
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.
