ANTI-AGEING INJECTIONS

What are BOTOX® Injections?

BOTOX® treatment has become an established brand name in its own right and for good reason: it just works.

When you concentrate, squint or frown, the muscles in your face contract. After years of frequent contraction combined with other environmental and lifestyle factors, lines and wrinkles will form and eventually become permanent. When the muscles in our face move, a message is sent from the brain via nerves to the muscles, instructing them to contract. Anti-wrinkle injectables work by interrupting this process, leaving those muscles unable to crease the skin.

Are BOTOX® Injections right for me?

While they may have made their name through celebrity use, BOTOX® injections are an affordable treatment that anyone can access. Unlike some cosmetic medical treatments, they’re suitable for virtually anyone who has wrinkles or other skin lines that they want to remove. This includes people who want to fight the signs of natural ageing, or those who’ve developed lines from exposure to the sun.

What to look for when choosing your injectable treatment?

• Care Quality Commission (CQC) Registered
• Qualified medical professional providing treatment

Which anti-ageing injectables are right for you?

We offer three different forms of injectable anti-wrinkle treatments, and we can help you to decide which one is right for you. During your consultation, your doctor will assess your skin and listen to your concerns before recommending the best injectables for you. We offer these injectables:

BOTOX® Injections

BOTOX® is made from a drug called Botulinum Toxin. Botox injections relax the muscle to stop lines and wrinkles forming. We target the small, specific muscles responsible for lines and wrinkles, which results in normal facial expressions are unaffected. These injections can subtly smooth the skin, restoring a softer more youthful complexion.

JUVÉDERM®

Juvéderm® is from biocompatible, biodegradable materials and contains Hyaluronic Acid, which replaces the naturally existing substance in your skin that repairs damaged tissue. There are different types of Juvéderm®:

Juvéderm® For Lips fills in lip lines and wrinkles whilst hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture. Results can last up to a year.

Juvéderm® VOLUMA® with Lidocaine, replenishes lost skin volume to regain a youthful curve to the cheeks and can be used to enhance the overall shape of your face.

Juvéderm® Hydrate™ helps attract and hold moisture within the skin to restore a healthy natural glow.

TEOXANE™

Contact us for further details on Teoxane™.

ANTI-AGEING INJECTIONS FAQs

What is an anti-ageing injection?

We only use BOTOX® injections, which are made of a neurotoxin drug derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum, and Juvederm®, which is mainly Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is a substance naturally found in the body.

Will I be able to move my face after having anti-ageing injectables?

Yes, you will not have a frozen look. The frozen look occurs when too many injections are given to one area. Our practitioners are expertly qualified to prescribe the correct dosage and frequency of treatment. We target only the small, specific muscles responsible for unwanted lines and wrinkles, which means your normal facial expressions will not be affected. During your consultation your doctor or nurse will discuss the best treatment plan for you to achieve your desired look.

Do anti-ageing injectables hurt?

Anti-ageing injectables are nearly pain-free and require no downtime. Unlike traditional anti-ageing procedures, such as surgical face lifts, injectables require no cuts, incisions or stitches. Many clients describe the sensation as a small scratch from a tiny needle. For those feeling anxious, we can also use a local anaesthetic to numb the area completely.

How do anti-ageing injectables work?

When you move your face – laugh, squint, frown – your muscles contract. After years of frequent contraction, combined with environmental and lifestyle factors, lines and wrinkles form. Muscles contract due to a signal sent from the brain via nerves. BOTOX® injections work by interrupting this signal at the muscle, leaving them relaxed and unable to crease the skin.

Also, ageing causes the fat pads in the face to drop and move downwards, creating a sagging effect and folds in the skin. When fillers are injected at strategic points around the face, they lift the skin and smooth out folds.

Are anti-ageing injectables safe?

Absolutely. BOTOX injections in the face are FDA and MHRA (US Food and Drug Administration, UK Medicines and Products Healthcare Regulatory Agency) approved. BOTOX injections and fillers have been used for many years with no known adverse effects. Like most cosmetic treatments, side effects rarely occur. Mild bruising and swelling is sometimes reported and a small percentage of users (1-3%) will experience drooping brows or eyelids. Both can be corrected and are temporary. To reduce the risk of complication, it is vital that you have anti-ageing injectables in a safe and medical environment. Your treatment will be carried out only by a registered healthcare professional.

What happens at my consultation?

We want you to achieve the results you desire, and that starts with your consultation. We will never rush you. Our highly skilled medical practitioners will take time to discuss the aspects of your skin you wish to change, costs and timings. We will make sure you leave your consultation feeling fully informed and confident about your treatment. We want you to look forward to your treatment.

Do anti-ageing injectables really prevent ageing?

Medical professionals have reported that when used regularly, anti-ageing Injectables can delay the signs of ageing. Facial muscle movement causes lines and wrinkles. Anti-ageing injectables restrict this movement, which prevents lines, fold and wrinkles from forming.

How long will the results last?

Your results can take two weeks to reach their full effect and can last up to four months. This varies depending on several factors, which we will discuss.

What results will I see?

Your facial lines and wrinkles will appear smoother, giving you a subtly refreshed appearance. Your doctor or nurse will discuss the results you can expect to see.

Where can I have anti-ageing injectables?

Most people have anti-ageing injectables around the eyes, forehead and between the eyebrows to treat lines and wrinkles. BOTOX injections and fillers are also being used to lift eyebrows and mouth corners, and to treat the chin’s orange peel appearance.

What happens after treatment?

You can carry on with your day as normal immediately after leaving the clinic, although it’s important to avoid anything strenuous for 24 hours such as going to the gym. Side effects are rare, but occasionally some clients experience bruising, but this usually fades quickly.

Before you leave the clinic at the end of your treatment, we will book you in for a free check-up 2 weeks later, so that we can review the results of your treatment once it has taken full effect. We can also book your next appointment in 3-4 months times to ensure you maintain your new look! Using high SPF sun cream to protect your skin from sun damage can keep your skin looking younger for longer.

What is a treatment area?

We charge per treatment area for our BOTOX® injections. A treatment area is one of the following: vertical frown lines, crows feet, horizontal forehead lines.

One of our aesthetics consultants will call you back straight away to arrange your consultation.