Most people would admit to wishing they looked younger and nothing makes you look more youthful than smooth, bright and clear skin. Botox is an effective non-invasive anti-ageing treatment, which smoothes the complexion by tackling lines and wrinkles. If you’re searching for a non-surgical solution to the common signs of ageing in the skin, why not try Botox this summer?
What is Botox?
Botox is a purified form of a toxin known as botulinum toxin type A; it is used to reduce the visibility of facial lines and wrinkles and it works by preventing the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles in the face. This reduces movement of the muscles, resulting in the skin looking smoother and more youthful.
Botox treatment was initially very popular with the rich and famous, but its popularity has spread and it is now used by men and women in their 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and beyond. It is often seen as a safer alternative to cosmetic surgery on the face.
What happens when you have Botox treatment?
One of the main draws of Botox treatment is the simplicity of the treatment process. When you have a consultation, we will explain how treatment works and what you can expect during and after the procedure. We will also chat with you about the areas you want to treat so that we can plan your treatment. When it comes to the treatment session, we simply use a very fine needle to inject Botox into the areas you have specified and it really is as simple as that. We can use a very mild anaesthetic to numb the skin beforehand to prevent any discomfort and you can get back to the rest of your day as soon as the session is finished (usually sessions take between 10 and 30 minutes).
We tend to think of Botox as being something we use to get rid of wrinkles, say a Central Leeds dentist. However, Botox can also help to give us a better smile as opposed to dermal infill’s which most people will plump for, if you`ll excuse the pun. The Botox is injected in small amounts to deaden the muscles that are giving away the fact we have wrinkles around the mouth area, smoking is one of the main causes as it deposits nicotine onto the lips and helps to kill off the natural defences. To stop smoking altogether would go some way to giving us all a better and natural smile. Botox is a non-harmful toxin, but a toxin just the same. It is a natural protein that is purified to become a bacterial toxin, which is a safe harmless drug. It is used to relax the muscles in the face, mostly to get rid of crow’s feet wrinkles and age showing lines. The muscles can be manipulated to make certain ones inactive and others do their job, this makes the skin move in directions that are not natural to their usual functions. The results are that a smile or a line-less forehead can be achieved, albeit for just a short while. The results take around 3-5 days to show up and last for about 5 months, if you want to continue a great smile, then you`ll need to have regular injections around this time period. Botox doesn’t educate the muscles, it just manipulates them and makes them do what the clinician wants them to do, if you don`t have a regular top up then the skin will revert back to its natural position.
