Botox Glasgow

Botox™

Botox Glasgow: Botox™ has been used for many years to treat muscular problems including eye deviation, eyelid spasm as well as facial spasms. Ageing is associated with the development of wrinkles and furrows on the face. These lines may develop as a result of weakened dermal collagen from sun exposure and gravity, or due to facial muscle action on the skin.

Botulinum Toxin for Frown Lines and Smile Lines

Botulinum Toxin reversibly freezes or relaxes the muscle therefore it may be used to treat facial lines caused primarily by the action of the muscles on the skin. The ideal areas to treat are those wrinkles caused by muscles that have no significant function. Examples include the deep crease between the eyebrows, crow's feet wrinkles and forehead lines.

Injection into frown lines has been shown to be very successful. Good results may be obtained after a single injection session and may last three to six months. The effect of the injection may take up to 21 days to work. Some patients with very powerful muscles may not see a complete relaxation of the targeted area but subsequent injections may have further benefit. In rare cases some patients may need a repeat injection within four weeks if there has been little response.

The cosmetic use of Botulinum Toxin is not yet a licenced procedure. It is therefore the Doctor's responsibility when giving the Glasgow Botox treatment.

Do the injections hurt?
Most patients find the injections cause mild, temporary discomfort.

How will I look after treatment?
Immediately after the injections there may be mild swelling which usually subsides within 24-48hrs. Application of ice after treatment will help reduce any swelling.

Possible side effects?
Side effects of this treatment are rare. Occasionally a temporary drooping of the eyebrow or eyelid may occur but only lasts a few weeks. Rarely, a transient numbness may develop in the treated area. Patients very unusually develop antibodies to the botulinum toxin. In one study less than 3% of patients experienced any of these complications. Mild bruising may occur. If you are prone to cold sores at the injection site then treatment may bring out another eruption. Finaly, any injection carries a small risk of infection. If you are pregnant or breast feeding the treatment is not recommended.

How many treatments will I need?
Repeat treatments are usually needed every 3-4 months. Clinical trials report that some patients who have had treatment over 12 months are requiring further treatment only twice a year. Please note that it takes up to 21 days for the Botulinum Toxin to work. Increased use of the treated muscles for 2 hrs after injection will help speed up the onset of the effect.