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ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTION FAQ'S

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WHAT ARE ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS?

Anti-wrinkle injections are B0Tulinum T0Xin (hence the B0-T0X).

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WHAT ARE ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS USED FOR?

Anti-wrinkle injections are commonly used cosmetically to treat fine, moderate, and severe lines and wrinkles on the face. BO-TOX is also used for many medical ailments, such as blepharospasm, migraines and excessive sweating.

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HOW LONG DO THE EFFECTS OF ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS LAST?

The smoothing effects of anti-wrinkle injections typically last between 3-4 months. However, staying on top of your BO-TOX helps improve the skin and muscle tone, so over time many people find that they can go longer between treatments.

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HOW DO ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS WORK?

Essentially, the toxin stops the nerves from talking to the muscle, resulting in lesser movement and therefore smoothing and preventing lines and wrinkles.

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HOW LONG DOES THE TREATMENT TAKE?

Around 10 minutes.

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IS THE PROCEDURE ITSELF PAINFUL?

Not at all. 

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ARE THE RESULTS INSTANT?

Anti-wrinkle injections start to work within 3-10, with full effects seen at 14 days.

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HOW MANY 'AREAS' DO I NEED? WHAT IS AN 'AREA'?

Anti-wrinkle injections are typically used to treat 'areas': these are the frown lines (11's), expression lines (forehead), and crows feet (eye wrinkles). Each of these are 'one' area', and the most common amongst our clients are these typical three areas at once. However, which areas you have treated are completely up to you. Anti-wrinkle injections can also be used to treat 'orange-peel' chin, 'bunny lines', and provide an eyebrow lift - amongst others.

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IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD - OR SHOULDN'T DO - PRIOR TO THE TREATMENT?

We advise you not to drink alcohol or take Ibuprofen within the preceding 24hours of your appointment, as this can increase the risk of bruising.

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER MY TREATMENT?

Not much! Immediately following injection, the treated areas may be slightly pink and / or 'bumpy' for 5 - 10 minutes. Then it's just a case of waiting for it all to kick in!

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IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD OR SHOULDN'T DO AFTER HAVING LIP FILLER?

Do not wear make-up for an hour following treatment. Keep moving the muscles that have been injected for around 4 hours after treatment as this helps the BO-TOX to settle into the muscles (in other words, just move your face as normal!). Anti-wrinkle injections really are a treatment you can have in your lunch break and return to work straight away, there really is no down time at all!

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WHAT ABOUT ANY RISKS?

Anti-wrinkle injections are very safe when injected by experienced medical professionals (we have undertaken hundreds of anti-wrinkle injections and remember, no 'one day courses here!). The main risks associated with BO-TOX are associated with the injections themselves - that is, pinprick redness, pinprick bleeding (both of which resolve during the treatment), possible small transitory bumps immediately afterwards (which go within 5-10 minutes), and a small risk of pinprick bruising. There is a risk of dropping the eyebrow, raising the eyebrow, or dropping the eyelid - however, rest assured these are not only very rare when you are treated by a SKILLED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL, but are also correctable. 

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ARE THERE ANY PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS?

You cannot have anti-wrinkle injections if:

You are pregnant

You are breastfeeding

You are taking certain antibiotics 

You have any chronic muscle or nerve conditions, such as Eaton Lambert syndrome, myasthenia gravis, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

You have any sensitivity to any of the product excipients - human albumin or lactose monohydrate

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IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?

Anti-wrinkle injections are prescription only, which means you if this is your first visit to us you MUST have a face to face consultation at least a day before the anti-wrinkle injections. This is to ensure product safety and suitability for YOU. Once you have been seen and treated with anti-wrinkle injections at least once, you are able to simply book and be treated without the need for any further, separate consultation.