What it is
Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine. It acts on the contraction of the muscles that cause expression lines; it does not fill or add volume. The effect is temporary.
Who it may suit
People with lines that appear or deepen with facial expression. It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with some neuromuscular conditions, so your medical history is always part of the consultation.
How it is done
After the assessment, treatment is given with a very fine needle in a short session. The effect starts to show after a few days and is complete in about two weeks, when a review can be scheduled.
Recovery and aftercare
- In most cases you can return to your routine the same day.
- For the first few hours we ask you not to massage the treated area and to avoid intense exercise.
- How long the effect lasts varies from person to person.
Risks and limitations
Bruising, headache, asymmetry or, rarely, temporary drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow can occur. That is why treatment is given only by doctors, with doses and injection points planned for each face.
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