BOTOX (LINES & WRINKLES)

The most popular anti-ageing treatment. Advanced administration techniques can smooth and erase lines around the eyes, forehead and frown area without loss of expression.

WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN?

Botulinum Toxin is a naturally occurring protein derived from the Bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. The popular brand names used in the UK are BOTOX®, DYSPORT® AND VISTABEL®. When used cosmetically, it can smooth out dynamic lines, restoring a more youthful, less stressed expression to your face.

IS BOTOX SAFE?

Botox injections have been used safely and effectively by trained medical practitioners for over 20 years. Tens of thousands of patients receive Botox treatment every year making it the number one cosmetic procedure in the UK.

HOW DOES BOTOX WORK?

Whenever you laugh, frown, concentrate or squint your facial muscles contract and your skin creases. As you get older your skin loses its elasticity and those creases deepen into lines that become permanently etched on your face. Frown lines between your eyes can become particularly noticeable at a relatively young age, making you look angry, worried or stressed even when you’re not.

By injecting tiny amounts of Botox very precisely into specific facial muscles, the nerve impulses responsible for contraction of these muscles are blocked. This causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of that muscle resulting in the overlying skin becoming smooth and unwrinkled.

WHERE CAN BOTOX BE USED?

Frown lines on the forehead & between the brows
Crow’s feet around the eyes
Bunny lines on the nose
Lip area and corners of the mouth usually in conjunction with Dermal Fillers
Necklines - horizontal ‘necklace lines’ and vertical ‘platysmal bands’ can be softened.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

By relaxing the muscles that cause frown lines, forehead lines and crows feet:

The skin appears dramatically smoother
Facial lines disappear or diminish dramatically in just a few days
The creation of more wrinkles is prevented
Normal activities can be resumed immediately
It only takes 2-3 days for the injections to begin to take effect and 7-10 days for full effect

PREPARING FOR THE TREATMENT

During your consultation with the doctor a full medical history will be taken to assess your suitability, and the benefits and potential side effects will be discussed in full.

WHAT IS THE TREATMENT LIKE?

Tiny micro-needles are used so discomfort is minimal. No sedation or local anaesthetic is required and treatment takes around 10-15 minutes.

AFTER THE TREATMENT

You can resume normal activities, drive yourself home or return to work immediately after the treatment. Exercise should be avoided for 4 hours after the treatment, and the area should not be massaged for 24 hours. It is safe to fly after the treatment although we generally recommend that you wait 48 hours before flying long haul. You are advised to attend for a review 2-3 weeks after your first treatment. Follow ups are generally not required for subsequent treatments.

WILL IT LEAVE ME EXPRESSIONLESS?

No, definitely not. Advanced training enables us to minimise any possible loss of facial expression by accurate dosing and injecting specific facial muscles responsible for the wrinkles. Botox is intended to produce a more youthful and rested appearance.

WHAT ARE THE LIMTATIONS OF BOTOX?

Botox is best at treating dynamic facial lines i.e. those caused by facial muscular activity. This treatment does not improve wrinkles due to aging and sun-damage which are unrelated to facial muscle activity. The effects of the injections will generally last from three to six months. Facial muscles that are larger (such as in men) or which are used by facially ‘expressive’ clients may require more frequent treatments. After several treatments the effects may last longer.

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR BOTOX TREATMENT?

Starting in our late twenties, facial lines and wrinkles begin to appear that affect not just your appearance, but also your self-esteem and even your choice of career. By smoothing out those lines Botox can help you restore a more youthful, less stressed expression to your face. Many people can benefit from Botox - not just celebrities, and it can work as well for men as it does for women. In fact many men are already experiencing the benefits of a younger, more relaxed looking appearance that Botox can provide.

WHO IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BOTOX TREATMENT?

Anyone who is pregnant, breast feeding or suffering from severe neuromuscular disorders, Bell’s palsy or blood coagulation disorders, are not suitable for treatment.

WILL IT INTERACT WITH MEDICATION THAT I AM TAKING?

Drug interactions can occur when Botox is used concomitantly with other medications. You must ensure that your doctor is aware of any medications you are taking, especially aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, neomycin), aspirin, anti-inflammatories, Gingko Biloba and St John’s Wort.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

Botox has been used for over 20 years to treat facial wrinkles and its safety and efficacy has been shown in many clinical trials. In addition there have been no long term side effects reported from the use of Botox.

However, whilst uncommon, temporary adverse effects may arise from the treatment. Occasionally a small bruise may occur at the injection site – this can be covered with make-up. In very rare circumstances patients may experience heaviness or descent of the eyebrow or eyelid which may last a few weeks. Prior to your treatment the doctor will assess your risk of this event and therefore adjust you treatment accordingly.

PRICING INFORMATION

1 area	£200
2 areas	£270
3 areas	£340
4 areas	£400

Prices includes a 2 week review appointment following your first treatment
A £30 surcharge is applied for men due to the greater volume of product required

Botox and Dysport are prescription drugs. It is unlawful for patients to have Botulinum Toxin treatment administered without previously consulting with a doctor. Experienced, aesthetically trained doctors provide the highest quality treatments.

The Hadleigh Clinic

Harley Street, LONDON • Buckhurst Hill, ESSEX • Ruislip, MIDDLESEX