Botox Treatments
With all the hype surrounding the use of Botox, I assume everyone has heard something about the product. However, many people still aren’t clear about what it really offers to consumers. If you are planning to use Botox, then it is very important that you find out all you can about the product.
Harmful or toxic?
Harmful (or toxic) a medicine is, is very dependent on the amount (dose) taken. There are many examples of medicines that people commonly take that are regarded as very safe such as paracetamol or asprin. These medicines while safe at the advised dose5E4FEs are very toxic at high doses. Even certain food s that we eat daily like salt and sugar, have the potential to be toxic when eaten in large quantities. The amount of BOTOX® used for cosmetic treatments is incredibly small. For example the most common amount used for an adult to treat a frown would be 20-30units. Whereas 300-400 units may be safely used to treat a child with leg spasms.
If you regularly take antibiotics then Botox isn’t a good option because it can result in a bad reaction. For your health and safety, it isn’t a good idea to go forward with the procedure. You should also avoid Botox injections if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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How is the treatment done?
Botox is injected directly into the underlying muscles temporarily blocking the nerve impulses that trigger contractions. As a result the skin appears smoother.
Botox is a cosmetic procedure that involves injecting proteins from botulism toxins into the skin. This procedure is done in an effort to help minimize and smooth lines and wrinkles on the face. Botox works by paralyzing the muscles which gives the individual a face that is smooth. However, it is not a long term solution and continuous injections are required.
Many people decide to get Botox injections because it is less expensive than getting a face lift. However, there are some risks involved with Botox injections that you need to be aware of. Some people even have an allergic reaction to the product. Some people have a peculiar look on their face for a while after Botox injections because it numbs the muscles. Luckily, the effects will soon wear off.
Botox treatment requires no anaesthetic. It is one of the most effective cosmetic procedures and requires almost no recovery time. Treatments typically take 30 minutes to carry out and you can return to work immediately after treatment. Your skin will start to appear younger & smoother after two to five days.
If you are considering Botox injections, then take the time to become informed about the product. You should also discuss your thoughts with your doctor as he can refer you to the proper procedures. You want to make sure you get the best possible treatment for a fair price.
How long has Botox been around?
Botox has been around since the mid 70’s – that’s over 30 years. It has been used to treat millions of people multiple times. This means that there is a huge depth and breadth of knowledge in the health sector about BOTOX® and its safety. I have never heard of any permanent side effects from the medicine. As with any medicine or treatment there can be side effects, but these wear off and are discussed in full with our clients before they decide to have treatment.
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be an embarrassing condition that can have a negative impact on your confidence. This can be made worse for professionals who need to look their best at work. Visible signs of excessive sweating such as underarm stains, dripping palms or wet clothing make those affected look less confident and/or nervous. This is the last thing you want during an important presentation or sales pitch.
Localised injections of Botox can prevent excessive sweating of the armpits, hands and soles of the feet.
Excessive sweating is caused by a hyperfunction of the sweat (eccrine) glands, responsible of the body's temperature control, resulting in abnormally increased perspiration.
Botox is injected into the eccrine glands to block the release of a chemical, acetylcholine, it is a neurotransmitter that tells the body to produce sweat. This treatment effectively stops sweat production in the affected area for up to one year.
We sincerely believe that in the hands of a well trained health professional BOTOX® is one of the safest medicines around. I have seen no evidence that makes me think that BOTOX® may have any long term safety issues
Why Botox or fillers?
Over the last decade, the use of Botox has skyrocketed due to the desire our society has to be more beautiful than ever. New products are always being marketed to pressure individuals into trying to make them self’s look better. With so many new products, Botox has lost some of its prestige and is now considered to be a regular procedure.
As we grow older, the natural volume of our skin diminishes and lines and folds begin to form, resulting in an aged appearance. While we cannot stop the ageing process, you can slow the progression with a number of anti-ageing treatments.
Many people are turning to wrinkle injections and dermal fillers to smooth away lines and plump up areas that can make one look older. Best of all, these aesthetic treatments can counteract skin ageing and enhance your facial beauty without the need for surgery.
Botox can minimize the appearance of existing deep lines and wrinkles but it is most effective treating dynamic lines. It reduces the muscle activity that causes wrinkles to form and prevents them becoming fixed lines. When deep lines have formed a combination of dermal fillers and Botox may be more effective. Your practitioner can advise you what the most Botox® reduces wrinkles giving you smoother skin and will help you regain a more youthful appearance. Botox is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. Botox treats the cause of facial wrinkles by reducing the muscle activity that causes lines to form.
Before treatment will assess your natural eyebrow shape and consider any asymmetry in you eyebrows that needs correction. We will also consider whether you want to enhance your eyebrow shape. How we place the injections will determine whether they appear more arched or retain a natural or horizontal appearance.
Forehead lines can make you look older than you are. Botox injections reduce the action of the primary muscle in the forehead, the Frontalis muscle, which causes wrinkles to form when the face is animated.
Injections in the forehead require a skilful practitioner as they can have a dramatic affect on the shape of the eyebrow. When this procedure is administered we consider whether you want to enhance the arch of the eyebrow. It is considered more feminine to have an arched shape while a horizontal eyebrow is more masculine.
This procedure requires an experienced practitioner as there is a very small margin of error for injections around the eyebrows. Over-injecting the forehead or injecting into the "danger zone" 1cm above the eyebrows will lead to drooping eyelids (Brow Ptosis) where the Frontalis muscle stops lifting the upper eyelids.
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Your Questions
Most frequently asked questions…
1. When can I ask my practitioner to perform a treatment using Esthélis
As soon as you see that the wrinkles, folds or the indentations on your face start to become too visible or as soon as you think that you need to enhance your natural beauty it is time to consult your practitioner about Esthélis.
2. What type of practitioner should I ask for to benefit from an Esthélis treatment?
Esthélis products are designed to be used by a legally approved practitioner in the respect of a specific protocol for your own safety. Subject to the legislation in your country of residence, these are primarily aesthetic medical practitioners, dermatologists and plastic surgeons.
3. How are Esthélis treatments performed?
During the session which lasts for about 30 minutes the practitioner will inject Esthélis superficially into your skin, specifically into the areas to be treated: naso-labial folds, lips, smile lines, crfow’s –feet or worry lines, forehead wrinkles, depressions or scars… That’s all!
4. Is this treatment painful?
Esthélis products have been designed to reduce treatment pain and patient discomfort. Your practitioner will, in addition, ask you about your sensitivity to pain. Depending on the answer, he or she may propose the use of a local anaesthetic. However in most cases a local anaesthetic is not necessary.
5. How long will it be before I am able to see the results? How long will they last? How often should Esthélis injection sessions be performed?
You will immediately notice a distinct result in the area treated.
Increase of lips volume, enhancement of your lip’s contour, disappearance of wrinkles, filling in of deep folds or depressions…in about 30 minutes you gain 10 years. Your beauty objectives are achieved, in the most natural and smoothest way possible, Esthélis treatment results last for a long period (between 9 and 12 months).
6. What are the possible side effects of this type of treatment using Esthélis? I will probably have to stay at home for several days…
Esthélis products are made with a component that naturally occurs in human skin. Since its launch no allergies or other side-effects have been reported by practitioners. At the end of the session you are able to immediately return to your regular social and professional life without having to suffer from prolonged social isolation.
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