FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Botulinum toxin is an injectable substance that is used as an anti-wrinkle treatment. It’s injected into the target area to reduce movement in the muscle, which leads to smoother skin with reduced lines and wrinkles.

Muscles contract when they get a message from a nerve 'telling them' to contract. Botulinum toxin prevents this message from passing from the nerve to the muscle, so the muscle becomes temporarily paralysed.

This reduced the movement, folding and scrunching of the skin above the muscle, so the lines are softened.

In time, the toxin is broken down and movement returns.

How long it takes for the effects of Botox to start varies from person to person, but it generally takes around 3 to 14 days before it kicks in. When this happens, you’ll start to see minimised lines and wrinkles. This transformation can last anywhere from 3-6 months

There’s no downtime with Botox, which means you can get on with your day as normal. However, because you might experience some redness or pin prick marks afterwards, you might not want to do it right before a big event.

Botox and dermal fillers can both be used to rejuvenate the skin, but, in fact, they work in different ways. Botox is a prescription only medicine, which relaxes the muscles, reducing movement which minimises dynamic lines. Dermal fillers, are also injectable treatments, but they work by plumping up lines to smooth them out. Fillers are also used for enhancing features such as the nose, jawline and lips.

Dermal fillers integrate with skin tissue and allow the free passage of vital elements including oxygen and hormones, resulting in healthy, natural-looking skin. Over time they are broken down by normal biological processes and removed from the body.

the face loses volume and contour when we age, the bones and the soft tissue dissolve and contribute to the appearance of sagging. Dermal fillers are used to replace this volume and restore the structural support, giving a more youthful appearance. The aim is to make the face more harmonious and rejuvenated. The key areas dermal fillers can be injected in include the lips, cheeks, jaw, chin and tear trough.