Botox is rising in popularity and the demand for injections is high. It’s no surprise when you see the incredible results Botox treatments can offer, especially for anti-ageing and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. If Botox is something you’re considering and you want to know more about this treatment — including how much it costs — read on to find out everything you need to know.
Botox is the brand name for botulinum toxin type A, a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Although a toxin may sound dangerous, Botox is completely safe and approved for cosmetic use by both the EU and FDA — when administered by highly qualified practitioners, of course. When you receive Botox injections, you’re administered with a small targeted dose of botulinum toxin, which “freezes” specific muscles in your face to help smooth out frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet.
Botox works by blocking signals from the nerves to the targeted muscles, temporarily preventing them from moving. The reason it’s so effective as a cosmetic treatment is because it’s able to limit muscle contractions, which stops the skin above the muscle from creasing — and wrinkling.
When you go for a Botox treatment, you’ll first have your face cleansed. Then, a qualified practitioner will use a fine needle to inject Botox into specific areas, depending on the results desired. Getting Botox is a relatively quick and painless experience — in fact, it should only take about 10 minutes!
Botox can improve the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles, but it’s often also used as a preventative measure to slow their formation. This is why it’s become more common for people in their twenties or thirties to start regular treatments. Botox injections are especially effective on dynamic wrinkles, which are those that occur from repetitive movements such as smiling, squinting or raising your eyebrows, but they can also significantly reduce the appearance of static wrinkles, which are those that show even when your face is still.
The areas most commonly treated with Botox for cosmetic reasons are:
– Crow’s feet
– Forehead wrinkles
– Eyebrow arches
– Bunny lines
– Gummy smile
– Dimpled chin
– Tip lip
– Neck bands
– Mouth corners.
Botox is best known for its ability to smooth wrinkles and reduce fine lines, but it can also be used by doctors as a treatment for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and a range of other medical conditions including chronic migraines, overactive bladder, cervical dystonia, lazy eye and muscular disorders.
Whatever your reason for considering Botox treatment, you should always visit a professional clinic first and discuss your requirements with a certified practitioner.
It should come as no surprise that Botox is one of our most popular cosmetic treatments. When administered by experienced practitioners, Botox can give you a flawless, youthful appearance and natural-looking results. Here are some of the main benefits our customers love:
– It’s a non-surgical option to improve facial appearance
– It’s a safer alternative to cosmetic surgery
– It can help areas such as the forehead, neck, eyes and cheeks
– It provides a smooth, more even complexion
– The procedure involves minimal pain
– It’s a quick process
– Recovery time is minimal, especially when compared to cosmetic surgery
– It can help reduce sweating in targeted treatment areas
– It can help reduce migraines
– It’s an affordable cosmetic procedure.
Following on from this final point, Botox is likely more affordable than you think. As you’re here reading this blog post, we assume you’d like to know how much Botox can cost and what you should expect to pay for your first treatment.
The price you’re quoted when booking Botox will vary — here are some things to consider:
Some places like big cities may be slightly more expensive for Botox treatment. It’s worth remembering, though, that certain areas have a higher reputation than others — we provide botox in London, our aesthetic clinic is located on the world-famous Harley Street, a globally renowned hub where people come to find the very best healthcare professionals and cosmetic practitioners.
Just as with any product or service, you can expect different clinics to charge different prices for Botox injections. Getting Botox from a highly-experienced aesthetic specialist may cost you a bit more, but it’s well worth paying a little extra to guarantee the best results.
When thinking about price, the final thing to consider is the number or size of areas you’d like to be treated. When discussing options with your clinic or practitioner, be sure to ask how many areas they’ll be injecting to achieve your desired results and how that could affect the total price. Some areas may be classed as two treatment areas due to their size, while others will only be classed as one. Because of this distinction between facial areas, it’s essential to have a clear idea before booking your treatment.
A good Botox clinic or practitioner will run through all this with you before any injections are administered, so you should always have a clear idea of the price and scope of treatment you’ll be receiving.
After having Botox injections, it’ll typically take three to five days before you start seeing results. After a fortnight, you should be able to see the full effect of your treatment. Don’t expect to see perfect results immediately and certainly make sure to book well in advance of a special occasion — if you book in at the last minute the day before a big event, no one will be able to see your youthful, glowing skin.
Results from Botox will typically last three to four months, but some people may find they last a couple of months longer. The majority of patients visit their clinic for top-up treatments every four to six months, ensuring that they maintain a smooth, plump visage.
Botox is a very safe procedure that usually has little to no side effects. Some patients may notice a small amount of bruising at the injection site, but this will go away within a couple of days. One of the biggest benefits of Botox is that there’s also no downtime, so you can go about your day straight after your appointment.
You can get back to most everyday activities immediately after treatment, but it is advisable to take the following steps:
Massage the injected areas as frequently as possible for two hours to increase the uptake of Botox to targeted muscles.
– Avoid makeup for at least four hours after treatment.
– Avoid skincare products with peeling chemicals such as glycolic acid for two days after treatment.
– Avoid lying down and sleeping for at least four hours after treatment.
– Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for two days.
– Avoid sun tanning, saunas, and extreme heat for two weeks. Use a lotion with a high sun protection factor (SPF) to protect your skin the day after treatment.
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