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 it 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 continues to get worse as we age.

There are 3 main factors that cause Jowls to develop and they are as follows:

1. Gravity: Unfortunately gravity is Continue reading →

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 therefore 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 →

Botox is used to improve the appearance of the face and neck by reducing wrinkles, frown lines and crow’s feet. Some people use Botox for ‘special occasions’ and it is therefore important that they know exactly how long it will take before the Botox starts to work. Botox injections are administered into the nerves which supply the targeted muscles and the results typically last for around 4 months.

How quickly Botox works does vary between individuals but it is generally agreed the most people will see some improvement in their appearance after 2 – 3 days. The effects will then continue to increase, reaching a peak at around 2 weeks following your first injection. Your appearance Continue reading →

With over 2 million Botox injections each year, Botox is one of the most commonly carried out non-surgical cosmetic procedures. The main aim of Botox is to improve a person’s cosmetic appearance by reducing crow’s feet, wrinkles and frown lines. It is generally used on either the face or neck area and works just as well on both men and women. The reason Botox is so popular is because the procedure has very few side effects and it can be carried out quickly and easily with no recovery period.

For most people the desired effects of Botox are to make them younger but does this mean Botox prevents ageing? Unfortunately nothing stops the ageing process and if your practitioner claims this to be Continue reading →

Millions of people throughout the world have Botox every year, which is a testimony to the fantastic cosmetic results that it can produce. Botox injections work by relaxing certain muscles within the face to improve our cosmetic appearance. Botox also has other non-cosmetic uses such as Botox for sweating and Botox for migraines.

If there was significant pain involved with Botox injections then it is unlikely that is would be as popular as it is. For most people Botox injections do not hurt and at worst a mild pricking sensation is experienced. Your practitioner will normally numb the area being treated with either a local anaesthetic cream or ice to ensure that any discomfort Continue reading →

One of the most common uses of Botox is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles of both the face and neck area. It has other more medical uses such as treating excessive sweating and chronic migraines but without doubt it is its cosmetic capabilities that it is most widely known for. As we get older our skin starts to lose its natural firmness and consequently wrinkles start to develop. Wrinkles are an inevitable part Continue reading →