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Glaucoma is a fairly common eye disease that typically affects people over the age of 60 years old, although it is possible to develop it a younger age. Although there are many different types of Glaucoma the simplest way to describe the condition is as follows:
‘Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by an increase in the pressure within Continue reading
Laser eye surgery is an extremely common procedure for adults but can it be used to treat children’s visual problem?
Around 100,000 adults in the UK decide to have laser eye surgery each year in an attempt to free themselves of their glasses and contact lenses. Hundreds of thousands of children need to wear glasses in the UK and there is often a stigma attached to wearing them, making laser eye surgery a tempting option.
Unfortunately the current youngest age for laser eye surgery is 18 years old but most clinics will Continue reading
Laser eye surgery is the most commonly performed elective surgery in the UK with around 100,000 each year choosing to have the treatment. Laser eye surgery can be used to treat all types of visual problems which include long sightedness, short sightedness and astigmatism. Laser eye surgery is extremely effective at treating all these types of visual problems although the treatable range is not as high for long sightedness as it is for short sightedness and astigmatism.
Up until recently laser eye Continue reading
Botox is a common non-surgical cosmetic procedure that is used to treat certain cosmetic imperfections of the face and neck area. It works by relaxing certain muscles within the face and neck which in turn can smooth out frown lines and reduce wrinkles. An experienced Botox practitioner knows the exact location and concentration to inject the Botox to get the desired results but a poorly trained Continue reading
Botox is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that can be used to treat imperfections of the face and neck area. There are limitations as to what the Botox procedure can treat and it works most effectively on mild wrinkles and frown lines. Botox is injected into nerves that supply certain muscles within the face, which in turn causes them to relax. Relaxing certain muscles can improve the appearance of the face by reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Botox would not normally be considered the best option to treat drooping eye lids and most practitioners would generally recommend a surgical procedure such as a brow lift. Droopy eye lids are typically caused by excessive Continue reading
The jowls refer to the lower part of a person’s cheek and as we get older they becomes fleshier and more droopy. This is one of the most common facial features that people associate with getting older and it tends to affect women more than men. As the jowls start to droop it results in the loss of the defined jaw line, which is associated with youth and beauty. The face then becomes wider and more square shaped and this continues to get worse as we age.
There are 3 main factors that cause Jowls to develop and they are as follows:
Botox injections are most commonly used to improve the cosmetic appearance of both the face and neck area. They work by paralysing certain muscles within the face such as the frown muscle, which has the result of decreasing wrinkles and frown lines. Botox is extremely effective and the results typically last for about 4 months.
As to whether you can drink alcohol after Botox injections then the answer Continue reading
Botox is a widely used product that can improve the cosmetic appearance of both the neck and face area. It is injected into specific nerves in order to prevent the target muscles from contracting. By relaxing the muscles in certain parts of your face, frown lines and wrinkles can be significantly reduced. As to whether or not Botox is safe to use when pregnant or breast feeding, then the answer to this is that no one is 100% certain. Tests would have to be carried out on pregnant women and consequently very little research has been conducted. Botox is however a very localised Continue reading
Botox is typically used for cosmetic purposes to reduce the appearance of frown lines, wrinkles and smile lines (crow’s feet). Botox is actually a neurotoxin which is produced by bacteria under laboratory conditions. It works by blocking the transmission of nerves impulses which will result in paralysis of the muscles which they supply. Botox is typically injected into the nerves that supply the muscles within the forehead, which when contracted cause the appearance of frown lines. By preventing these muscles from contracting by injecting Botox into their associated nerves, so the appearance of wrinkles will be reduced.
There are very few side effects of Botox but there have been some reports of Botox causing Continue reading
If you are asking the question ‘Can Botox be reversed’ then there are likely to be one of two reasons for this. The first reason is that you have just recently had Botox and are not happy with the results. The second reason is likely to be that you are considering having Botox but are worried in case something goes wrong and want to know if it can be reversed. The simple answer to whether Botox can be reversed is no!
Unfortunately there is no known ‘antidote’ to Botox although this does not necessarily mean there is nothing that can be done if you experience certain unwanted results. The most common unwanted problems that may be able to be corrected are as follows: Continue reading