Botox©
What is Botox©?
Botox© is a neurotoxin. It is produced by a bacterium called clostridium botulinum that is purified into a serotype for cosmetic use. Doctors have used botulinum toxin type A in medical practice for over 15 years for treatment of muscle spasticity and facial spasms as well as for cosmetic wrinkle reduction.
How does Botox© treatment work?
Acetylcholine is a chemical messenger produced in our nerves to stimulate the muscles to contract. Botox© injections reduce the release of acetylcholine therefore temporarily reducing muscle contraction.
Botox© for facial lines and wrinkles
Facial lines are caused by repeated use of the facial muscles for expressions such as squinting and frowning. These lines can be softened by using botulinum toxin injection.
Botox© injections can be used for reducing existing wrinkles. Wrinkles can also be prevented with this method.
Injections are given into the muscles, temporarily putting them to "sleep" for up to six months. The freezing of the muscle is sometimes called the hibernation period as the muscle hibernates for a short time. The aim of the treatment is to break the habit of frowning or squinting and so reduce the development of facial lines.
Read more about Botox© treatment for wrinkles >>
Botox© for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Nerves use a chemical messenger acetylcholine to stimulate glands such as those responsible for sweating. Treatment involves Botox© being injected into the sweat glands, which then moves into the nerve to block the release of acetylcholine, therefore reducing sweat production.
Read more about Botox© treatment for excess sweating >>
How much does Botox© treatment cost?
Please check the price list for Botox© treatment costs.
Contact us for more information on Botox© or other non surgical wrinkle-reduction beauty treatments, or to book a consultation.