botox treatments

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 botox 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.

Botulinum Toxin is a prescription only medicine which must be prescribed by a Doctor after a medical assessment. botox cheshire

All our botox treatments are performed by Dr Teri Johnson at The Oaklands Medical Centre or The Cheshire Laser Clinic, both in Middlewich, Cheshire.botox cheshire

Popular treatments performed include:

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

Wrinkle relaxing treatments not recommended in anyone who: botox cheshire

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. botox northwich, botox knutsford.

Click here for some example pictures of our botox treatments.. botox cheshire

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