Botulinum toxin A has been used to smooth out wrinkles for many years.
It is a safe treatment that lasts for 3-4 months.
It has also been used to treat other conditions such as migraine headaches, bladder problems and also excessive
sweating under the arms (hyperhydrosis).
The Botulinum Toxin A that we prefer to use is Azzalure which is one of the leading brands in the UK.
We also are able to use an new drug by the same company as Azzalure called Alluzience.
This drug is great if you need a quick acting treatment as it starts to take effect
within 24 hours and lasts one month longer than Azzalure. This is great for people who
need a quick result for a special event. Please ask for details.
At Age Less we treat lines on the face that are known as 'mobile lines', which are created when you use
your face muscles. Treating these lines with botox® temporarily relaxes the muscles to soften facial expressions.
The treatment consists of injections with a fine needle. The speed of action depends on the strength of facial muscles
and individual responses to the treatment. Botox® treatment can also prevent permanent, 'static lines' from developing but is less
effective in treating existing static lines.
Static lines are treated with dermal fillers.
Please click here to read more about dermal fillers.
Please be aware that the forehead can only be treated when combined with the frown lines; ie. two areas of treatment.
This treatment is used to treat excessive underarm sweating by injecting very small amounts of botox under the arm. This botox treatment will last up to 6 months resulting in a significant reduction in sweating. Prior to this botox treatment, clients are asked to shave the area. A numbing cream is used prior to injections. No top up treatment is required with this treatment.
We understand that taking that step to your first Botox treatment may be daunting and wish
to minimise this as much as possible.
We know that some people need time to make this decision. As your medical practitioner, we
need to gather a full medical and
cosmetic history prior to your treatment. This can be done on the same day. Please allow 45
minutes for your first Botox treatment
in order to do this.
On the day of treatment
we will take photographs to place in your personal file. The area is
then cleansed thoroughly prior to treatment. We use fine disposable needles to inject Botox
into the muscles being treated.
Our aim is to make the procedure as comfortable as possible for you.
Aftercare instructions will be given
at this time.
A free follow up meeting is advised 2-3 weeks later to take further photos
and provide a free Botox® top up if necessary.