botulinum toxin

Patient information leaflet. This page is intended only for our patients/clients who are considering a botulinum toxin treatment with us.

BOTOX  is just one of the brand names used for  Botulinum toxin type A, others currently in use include Vistabel, Dysport and Neuronox. In February 06, a licence was given for the use of Botox for some cosmetic treatments. Since then it has been rebranded as Vistabel. In the UK the only product that has a licence to treat frown lines (glabellar area) is Vistabel. Other areas of the face can be treated off 'licence' and this has been done safely for over 10 years. Botulinum toxin type A  blocks impulses that cause the facial muscles to contract.  The action is never permanent. Facial lines are caused by repeated use of the facial muscles of expression such as squinting and frowning. Therefore reducing the amount of facial muscle movement causes lines to be softened.  Doctors have used Botulinum Toxin type A in medical practice for over 15 years for treatment of muscle spasticity in conditions such as cerebral palsy, dystonia and facial spasms.  Botox has also been shown to improve headaches such as migraines when areas in the upper part of the face are treated. 

Data shows treatments are safe with a few short term side effects  such as minimal bruising at the injection sites and minor headaches which are short lived. 
Hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating)  and migraines are known to improve after Botulinum toxin type A injections also.

Botulinum Toxin is a prescription only medicine which must be prescribed by a Doctor after a face to face medical assessment. 
Should you decide to opt for this treatment for your safety,  you should check the treatment is performed by a qualified medical professional  with insurance and training.

All our Botox treatments are performed following current guidelines by  Dr Teri Johnson  

Popular treatments performed using Botox include:

• Frown reduction
• Brow Lift
• Forehead line reduction
• Crows feet smoothing
• Bunny line reduction
• Correction of asymmetrical eye brows and of facial features.
• Nasal tip elevation
• Chin crease reduction
• Reduction of cobblestone effect of chin 
• Reduction of excessive sweating from armpits and hands

Botulinum toxin injections are not recommended in anyone who:

• Is pregnant, trying to conceive or is breast feeding 
• Suffers a neuromuscular disorder
• Has had a severe allergic reaction ( even though allergies to botox are rare) 

 If you are taking herbal or medical treatments you must discuss this our doctor before any treatment.


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