Botox® - Anti wrinkle injection
As we age, changes occur at different rates to our upper, mid and lower face. In the upper face, ‘dynamic’ lines appear in the forehead and around the eyes when we smile or frown. These lines appear because various muscles contract to form different facial expressions. Over time the lines get deeper, even when the face is relaxed.
These dynamic lines can be erased using non-surgical treatment called Botox®.
Botox® relaxes wrinkle causing muscles to help refresh your facial appearance, without affecting the normal facial expressions and lasts 4-6 months.
Botox® treatments are quick and simple non-surgical procedures. During treatment a small amount of Botox® is injected into specific facial muscles with a very fine needle. Usually this takes 10-15 minutes, no anaesthetic is needed and you can go back to normal everyday activities after the treatment. The results are evident within 2-3 days and it can take upto 10-14 days for the full results to be visible. The effects of treatment usually last upto 4 months and gradually decrease over time. If you have regular Botox® treatments the effects may last longer.
Botox®, Prescription Medicine for the treatment of frown lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor or nurse if Botox® is right for you, Botulinum toxin type A 50, 100, 200 units. For product information check with the practice or Consumer Medicine Information on www.medsafe.govt.nz.
For more information about Botox® visit the supplier Allergan: https://www.allergan.co.nz/en-nz/products/list/botox/