BOTOX

What is a Botox treatment?
It is a simple, safe and non-surgical procedure which weakens the targeted muscles that causes wrinkles by using a tiny micro-needle to inject a very small amount of Botox precisely, into several locations on the face. After the injection, the muscles will relax, thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles resulting to a rejuvenated and youthful glow.

What are the applications of Botox?
 Softens frown lines, glabeller wrinkles and crow's feet. Lifts the brow and opening the eyes Smoothens the bags underneath the eyes. Relaxes drooping cords in the neck (turkey neck)

How does Botox work?
 It selectively interferes with the underlying muscles' ability to contract which results to smoothening of existing frown or expression lines.

After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.

Are Botox treatments safe?
 It has been used safely and effectively for over ten years in the field of cosmetic enhancement & facial rejuvenation.
Each year, thousands of patients receive Botox treatments for a variety of conditions and it is quickly becoming a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of aging.

What is the treatment like?
 Botox injections can be done without local anesthetic. A very small amount of Botox protein is placed through a micro-needle and is injected very precisely into several locations on the face. The needle is so fine that makes the procedure almost painless just like a bug bite. The procedure takes just a few minutes, you can return to work immediately without any signs of having had the procedure done.

Are there any side effects?
 Most common side effect is temporary bruising. In some cases: toxin can transfer and cause a temporary weakness of nearby muscles. In rare cases: drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression. Risk of side effects depends on the muscles injected. However, any side effects are temporary, lasting only a few weeks.

What results can I expect?
 - Relaxed & youthful appearance
- When combined with other cosmetic enhancements (such as Restylane & Perlane), the results are more profound and longer lasting

How soon can results be seen?
 The results can be seen in 3-7 days. It can last up to 4 months but with reapplication the results begin to last longer.

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