FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How are wrinkles formed?
Every time you smile, laugh or frown, you set off a series of contractions in the underlying muscles of your face. Deep wrinkles such as crows feet and frown lines are caused by overactive muscle movement which gradually wear the collagen [supporting structure in the skin] away, causing the skin to sink and wrinkles to appear. To make matters worse, the more you use these muscles, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. Botox / Azzalure can help delay formation of wrinkles due to muscle activity. Wrinkles are also formed as a result of sun damage and natural ageing process.
Is Botox / Azzalure Safe?
Botulinum toxin has been used to treat many medical conditions associated with muscle spasm. It has been used to treat blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, spasm in cerebral palsy, hemifacial spasm, focal spasticity associated with strokes and hyperhidrosis of axillae [excess armpit sweating] benefits have been observed in treatment of migraines and tension type headaches. More than 1 million patients in over 66 countries have been treated with Botulinum toxin
Although any procedure carries small risks, muscle relaxing injections are a very safe treatment in skilled hands.
Can all wrinkles be treated?
Botox / Azzalure is used to rejuvenate dynamic wrinkles and cannot improve face wrinkles cause by sun damage and age. It cannot improve sagging skin either.
Does Botox/ Azzalure make wrinkles worse once it wears off?
No, quite the reverse, it has been called 'the hibernation treatment'. The Hibernation treatment is a preventative treatment. It temporarily freezes the muscle. The aim is to break the habits that cause our facial lines to form. This should soften your face and make you look younger. So, it has preventative value and it slows down the wrinkle formation and preserves youthful appearance
Will I lose expression?
The extent to which facial expression is affected will depend on where the muscle relaxant is injected and how much of the substance is used. We favour subtle effects of a partial reduction in muscle activity, which will smooth out the lines but allow residual muscle movements and avoid artificial look. We can, however help to achieve the result you desire such as complete smoothing of the forehead or a brow lifting effect.
Who should not have Botox/ Azzalure treatment?
Botox / Azzalure should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation.
Patients with neurological disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
Patients on aminoglycoside antibiotics or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission.
Not recommended during pregnancy or breast feeding.
Is there an age limit on who can have Botox/ Azzalure?
Yes, It is not recommended before 18 years.
What products do you use to treat wrinkles?
Botox / Azzalure injections are used in the treatment of mobile or moving lines, the ones that appear when certain muscles are being used to form a particular expression, for example frowning. The objective is to break the facial “habit” by relaxing these muscles and preventing mobile lines from becoming static. The relaxing of the muscles also releases tension on the skin and which causes the static lines to become less pronounced, the overall effect is a calmer, smoother and younger look to the skin.
The ageing process is associated with a loss of skin volume and the appearance of static lines. The Juvederm ULTRA range is used to replace lost volume and to treat static lines which are present even when the facial muscles are at rest, as a result the client’s face will feel smoother and look younger. Juvederm Smile is used especially for lip enhancements and to redefine lips which may be showing loss of volume.
Can men have these treatments?
Yes, men can have the same brilliant effect that women have from the use of Botox / Azzalure and dermal fillers. Men often have stronger facial muscles than women though and this may mean that they need slightly more Botox / Azzalure for the best effect.
How long does the effect of the treatments last for?
The effects of Botox / Azzalure have been shown to last for up to 6 months. The duration of the effect of the Juvederm ULTRA range depending on: age, how much filler is injected, and where it is placed, the quality of the skin as well as general health and lifestyle can last for up to 12 months.
How soon will I see a difference after treatments?
With Juvederm ULTRA and Smile the difference is apparent immediately. With Botox / Azzalure treatments, you will start to see an improvement in 3 to 5 days with usually the full effect being seen by 14 days.
What are the side-effects of Botox/ Azzalure?
Side-effects are very uncommon, rare side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu like symptoms, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea.
Other side effects include pain and redness where the medicine was injected, pain in the face, and muscle weakness.
Serious and/or immediate hypersensitivity reactions are very rare. These reactions include urticaria, soft tissue oedema, and dyspnoea. If such a reaction occurs, further injection of Botox / Azzalure should be discontinued and appropriate medical therapy immediately instituted.
Do you offer a consultation prior to injection?
Yes, we offer a consultation prior to injections so that you can make an informed decision about the treatment.
Does it hurt?
The Azzalure / Botox injections are given through a very small fine needle, only a slight, stinging sensation is reported which is very quickly over. With the dermal filler treatments, I like to use the Juvederm range, these contain a local anaesthetic, Lidocaine, which helps make the treatment process comfortable. I also use a topical anaesthetic before injecting the fillers, for added comfort.
What happens after injection of Botox / Azzalure ?
You may notice a slight swelling/ redness at the site of injection. It lasts a few minutes and you can than return to normal activities. It is a 'no-downtime' procedure.
Do you offer a follow up after injection of Botox / Azzalure?
Yes, our prices include a follow-up consultation and touch-up injection, if required in 2-3weeks time.
Every time you smile, laugh or frown, you set off a series of contractions in the underlying muscles of your face. Deep wrinkles such as crows feet and frown lines are caused by overactive muscle movement which gradually wear the collagen [supporting structure in the skin] away, causing the skin to sink and wrinkles to appear. To make matters worse, the more you use these muscles, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. Botox / Azzalure can help delay formation of wrinkles due to muscle activity. Wrinkles are also formed as a result of sun damage and natural ageing process.
Is Botox / Azzalure Safe?
Botulinum toxin has been used to treat many medical conditions associated with muscle spasm. It has been used to treat blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, spasm in cerebral palsy, hemifacial spasm, focal spasticity associated with strokes and hyperhidrosis of axillae [excess armpit sweating] benefits have been observed in treatment of migraines and tension type headaches. More than 1 million patients in over 66 countries have been treated with Botulinum toxin
Although any procedure carries small risks, muscle relaxing injections are a very safe treatment in skilled hands.
Can all wrinkles be treated?
Botox / Azzalure is used to rejuvenate dynamic wrinkles and cannot improve face wrinkles cause by sun damage and age. It cannot improve sagging skin either.
Does Botox/ Azzalure make wrinkles worse once it wears off?
No, quite the reverse, it has been called 'the hibernation treatment'. The Hibernation treatment is a preventative treatment. It temporarily freezes the muscle. The aim is to break the habits that cause our facial lines to form. This should soften your face and make you look younger. So, it has preventative value and it slows down the wrinkle formation and preserves youthful appearance
Will I lose expression?
The extent to which facial expression is affected will depend on where the muscle relaxant is injected and how much of the substance is used. We favour subtle effects of a partial reduction in muscle activity, which will smooth out the lines but allow residual muscle movements and avoid artificial look. We can, however help to achieve the result you desire such as complete smoothing of the forehead or a brow lifting effect.
Who should not have Botox/ Azzalure treatment?
Botox / Azzalure should not be used in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient in the formulation.
Patients with neurological disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
Patients on aminoglycoside antibiotics or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission.
Not recommended during pregnancy or breast feeding.
Is there an age limit on who can have Botox/ Azzalure?
Yes, It is not recommended before 18 years.
What products do you use to treat wrinkles?
Botox / Azzalure injections are used in the treatment of mobile or moving lines, the ones that appear when certain muscles are being used to form a particular expression, for example frowning. The objective is to break the facial “habit” by relaxing these muscles and preventing mobile lines from becoming static. The relaxing of the muscles also releases tension on the skin and which causes the static lines to become less pronounced, the overall effect is a calmer, smoother and younger look to the skin.
The ageing process is associated with a loss of skin volume and the appearance of static lines. The Juvederm ULTRA range is used to replace lost volume and to treat static lines which are present even when the facial muscles are at rest, as a result the client’s face will feel smoother and look younger. Juvederm Smile is used especially for lip enhancements and to redefine lips which may be showing loss of volume.
Can men have these treatments?
Yes, men can have the same brilliant effect that women have from the use of Botox / Azzalure and dermal fillers. Men often have stronger facial muscles than women though and this may mean that they need slightly more Botox / Azzalure for the best effect.
How long does the effect of the treatments last for?
The effects of Botox / Azzalure have been shown to last for up to 6 months. The duration of the effect of the Juvederm ULTRA range depending on: age, how much filler is injected, and where it is placed, the quality of the skin as well as general health and lifestyle can last for up to 12 months.
How soon will I see a difference after treatments?
With Juvederm ULTRA and Smile the difference is apparent immediately. With Botox / Azzalure treatments, you will start to see an improvement in 3 to 5 days with usually the full effect being seen by 14 days.
What are the side-effects of Botox/ Azzalure?
Side-effects are very uncommon, rare side effects include headache, respiratory infection, flu like symptoms, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea.
Other side effects include pain and redness where the medicine was injected, pain in the face, and muscle weakness.
Serious and/or immediate hypersensitivity reactions are very rare. These reactions include urticaria, soft tissue oedema, and dyspnoea. If such a reaction occurs, further injection of Botox / Azzalure should be discontinued and appropriate medical therapy immediately instituted.
Do you offer a consultation prior to injection?
Yes, we offer a consultation prior to injections so that you can make an informed decision about the treatment.
Does it hurt?
The Azzalure / Botox injections are given through a very small fine needle, only a slight, stinging sensation is reported which is very quickly over. With the dermal filler treatments, I like to use the Juvederm range, these contain a local anaesthetic, Lidocaine, which helps make the treatment process comfortable. I also use a topical anaesthetic before injecting the fillers, for added comfort.
What happens after injection of Botox / Azzalure ?
You may notice a slight swelling/ redness at the site of injection. It lasts a few minutes and you can than return to normal activities. It is a 'no-downtime' procedure.
Do you offer a follow up after injection of Botox / Azzalure?
Yes, our prices include a follow-up consultation and touch-up injection, if required in 2-3weeks time.