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botulinum toxin

Patient information leaflet. This page is intended only for our patients/clients who are considering a botulinum toxin treatment with us in our clinics M C Treatments or Cheshire Lasers.

In February 06, a licence was given for the use of Botox for some cosmetic treatments. Since then it has been re branded as Vistabel. Shortly after Galderma launched Azzalure In the UK. Vistabel and Azzalure both have a licence to treat frown lines (glabellar area) in the UK, other areas of the face can be treated off 'licence' and this has been done safely for over 20 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 20 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 and hyperhydrosis ( excessive sweating).

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. Some people worry that Botox may be dangerous, however administered in the correct manner by a skilled medical professional carries very little risk.

New research shows botulinum toxin treatments to the upper third of the face delay ageing, find out more.

All our botulinum toxin treatments are performed by Dr Teri Johnson of M C Treatments.

Popular treatments performed 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 in cheshire with botox
Chin crease reduction in knutsford with botox
Reduction of cobblestone effect of chin in Nantwich with botox
Reduction of excessive sweating from armpits and hands
hyperhydrosis

Wrinkle relaxing treatments not recommended in anyone who: o botox

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.

What should you do and not do after Botox?

Do gently exercise the treatment areas by frowning, smiling and lifting the eyebrows to optimise your results
Do not perform strenuous physical activity for 3 days
Do not rub or massage the treatment areas as this may increase the risk of complications by spreading the product
Do not take alcohol, aspirin and ibuprofen for 24 hours as they can increase the risk of bruising and swelling

What are the risks and side effects of Botox®?

Small area of redness at treatment site lasting 2-3 hours (common)
Bruising / swelling of treatment area (less common)
Dull heavy sensation +/- occasional headache (less common)
Ptosis (droop) of eyebrow or eyelid (rare)

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