Botox is an injectable treatment that is used to temporarily improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
It is made from a purified form of the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
When injected into a muscle, Botox works by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that activates muscle contractions.
This temporary relaxation of the muscle reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines caused by repetitive facial expressions.
Botox should be administered by a qualified and registered medical professional, such as a Nurse, Derm or Dentist.
The treatment usually involves a series of small injections into the targeted muscles and takes only a few minutes to administer.
The effects of Botox typically last for 3-4 months before the muscle function returns to normal and the wrinkles and fine lines start to reappear. This is when you can decide if you’d like to repeat the treatment or not.
If you’d like to find out if this treatment might work for you or you’d like to discuss your options, you can book a consultation here