Botox
Botox is an injectable medicine made from botulinum toxin. Botox works by relaxing the muscles, therefore, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - as well as early aging prevention.
In Rejuvie Clinic, as an anti-wrinkle treatment, Botox is also used for facial lifting, facial contour, skin rejuvenation, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), migraine and other indications.
The treatment
Botox works by relaxing the muscle to prevent the forming of wrinkles. We start by cleaning the area to be treated; the area is then numbed slightly with an ice pack. The needle used is very thin and only slight to nil discomfort is felt during the procedure. The number of injections and the amount of Botox used depends on the area we are treating, the condition of the skin and the results the patient wishes to achieve.
The average amount of Botox used in each area is as follows and should be used as a guide only:
Crows feet: 12 – 24 units (both eyes)
Forehead: 10 – 20 units
Angry line: 14 – 20 units
Repeat treatments
The Botox will take approximately 3 days to start working. It takes approximately 14 days for you to notice the full effects of the Botox. On average the Botox will last 3 to 5 months and you will need to repeat the treatment as needed to keep the desired effect. In general the Botox will last longer if the treatment is maintained on a regular basis.
Side effects & after-care
- Please do not lay down for the first 4 hours after having the injections
- Please do not use hot water on the area for the first 24 hours.
- Avoid excessive sweating, saunas and exercise for the first 24 hours.
- Stay out of direct sunlight for 24 hours.
- Avoid massages in the area treated for the first 14 days.
Product used
At Rejuvie Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Clinic we only use original Botox imported directly from Allergan.
More information
If you would like to know more about Botox please follow this link to Allergan’s website.
All needles used for injections are new, sterile and only used once.
