Treatment Duration
Botox treatments take between 30-45 minutes per session.
What is Botox?
One of the most popular treatment options for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face is Botox injections, where botulinum toxin type A is administered to temporarily relax the muscles.
It can be used to treat areas around the eyes, mouth, forehead, and lower face. It works by temporarily blocking nerve signals and muscle contractions, improving the appearance of fine lines that are already manifesting but also helping to prevent the formation of new ones by stopping the muscles from contracting.
It’s used to treat the dynamic lines (for example, crow’s feet, frown lines, and worry lines) that develop because of the repeated movement of upper and lower facial muscles; crows’ feet around the eyes, frown lines across the forehead, and worry lines between the eyes.
The main benefits of Botox include reducing fine lines and wrinkles and making skin appear smoother and more youthful. It is also a minimally invasive procedure, which means there’s little downtime and very few side effects apart from a little swelling and potential bruising at the injection site.
It’s relatively pain-free, and results can be seen between three and five days after the procedure, although it can take up to two to three weeks to see the full results.
It can also be used to great effect alongside other cosmetic treatments, such as dermal fillers and skin boosters, for surgery-free facial rejuvenation.
Botox can only be administered after a consultation with a medical professional prescriber, and it’s essential that you check the credentials of your clinician before going for your treatment.
The Nordic Skin Clinic’s Steena Rawlings is a fully qualified nurse prescriber with an L7 Master’s in aesthetic medicine. Steena’s speciality is in facial aesthetics, working with some of the top doctors and surgeons in the sector, as well as receiving specialist training in Harley Street, London.
If you’d like to find out more or if you’d like to book an appointment, get in touch with the team today. Botox treatments start from £195.
Our clinics:
Surrey: Lightwater, Send, Bagshot
East Sussex: Brighton & Hove (67 Church Road, Hove BN3 2BB)
West Sussex: Chichester, Steyning
What Areas Can Be Treated With Botox?
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The forehead
The smooth area of the forehead between the eyebrows can be treated successfully with Botox. Forehead lines are some of the most prevalent and often appear first, as we typically express our emotions with eyebrow movements, which increases the chances of fine lines and wrinkles, but Botox can address these quickly.
Frown lines
The lines that appear between your eyebrows are often called the elevens, as they appear as two vertical lines on both sides of your face. These can be very noticeable and can deepen over time, but you can press pause on the ageing process by having Botox regularly.
Eyebrows
The area beneath the eyebrows can be prone to sagging rather than wrinkles, as the muscles start to lose their strength as we get older. Botox can help create a lifting effect in this part of your face.
Crow’s feet
Crow’s feet are the fine lines that appear at the sides of your eyes, and they can be very noticeable, which is why it’s one of the most popular places for Botox. Wrinkle relaxants target the muscles near the eyes that are responsible for folding the skin, restricting their movement, and reducing the appearance of these lines and wrinkles.
Lower face
Lower face Botox targets specific muscles in the lower face region, such as around the mouth and jawline, to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. By temporarily relaxing these muscles, it diminishes the prominence of expression lines and helps create a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Key Treatment Information
Contraindications
Botox is not recommended if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, if you’re on certain medication, if you’re generally unwell, or if you have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis. I will be able to advise you during your consultation.
Downtime
Because Botox is minimally invasive, there is very little downtime involved, and you should be able to continue with your normal everyday activities immediately after your treatment.
Expected Results
Initial results can be seen after three to five days, but it can take up to two to three weeks for the full effect to become apparent.
Suitable For
Botox is suitable for anyone over the age of 18, but the majority of people start going for sessions in their late 20s and early 30s.
Number of Treatments
The effects of Botox typically last between three and four months, after which time you may want to book another session.
Before and After Wrinkle Relaxant Treatment
Please find below the most popular questions with answers about Botox with Nordic Skin Clinic. You will also find out how to prepare yourself for treatment and what to do after it. Click respectively on FAQ, PRE-CARE, and POST-CARE below.
Additional Treatments
Dermal Filler
