Many wrinkles and lines are caused by making the same expression thousands of times. Eventually a crease forms in the skin. Common sites for expression lines are found between the brows, across the forehead and at the corners of the eyes. Botulinum toxin is a medicine that is injected into the muscles and has a local effect of reducing muscle action. It has been used for over 20 years on thousands of patients to treat many neurological and eye disorders as well as reduction of wrinkles. Common brand names include Botox®, Vistabel®, Azzalure® and Xeomin®. It works by blocking nerve transmission between the nerve endings and the muscle fibres around the injection site to relax the muscle so that they don’t contract. The untreated facial muscles contract in the normal way, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected. The aim is to break the habit of frowning. Over a year or two the excessive frowning habit can be broken. Treatment does not take very long – usually about 20 minutes. The first effects start after about 2 days and the complete effect is visible in 2 weeks. The effects of the treatment last 3 months. Clinical studies indicate that treatments last longer over time so that you should require fewer injections in the future. However, this varies from patient to patient. This kind of treatment can be used for other conditions including:
Jawline Slimming If you grind your teeth a lot you’ll be exercising the masseter muscle, which is situated at the angle of your jaw and control your chewing. This can mean the muscle becomes over developed and results in a broadening of your jaw, giving you a more square-jawed and masculine appearance. This is nothing to do with age and you can change your jawline. Bruxism (excessive teeth grinding) can cause headaches, sleeplessness, aching jaw,and dental problems requiring expensive corrective work. Many people are not even aware that it is a recognised medical condition. The strength and size of the masseter muscles can be slimmed down with the use of Botulinum Toxin injections. The injections will not affect your ability to chew. Your jawline will become a smoother oval and will loose the squareness at the angle of your jaw, giving you a much more youthful and feminine appearance. The effects first show at about 4 to 6 weeks. Top ups will be required about twice a year. Other Resources Before and after images with Botox injections. Read about Botox injections for excessive sweating. Price list for Botox injections. |
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