PROCEDURE
30 Minutes
PAIN
Mild Discomfort
KP AESthetics
Botox Treatments | altrincham
Overtime, skin will to lose its firmness and elasticity, leading to the appearance of lines and wrinkles. While ageing is a natural process, it can have a negative impact on self-confidence. Anti-wrinkle injections are known to be reliable in reducing the signs of ageing.
WHAT ARE BOTOX INJECTIONS, ALSO KNOWN AS BOTUNILINUM TOXIN?
Botox is a common anti-wrinkle treatment. Injecting small amounts into facial muscles can delay ageing. Anti-wrinkle injections relax facial muscles to prevent lines. It’s effective for existing lines on the face or neck. Botox can be combined with other treatments to maintain a youthful appearance. Our clinic offers Botox to restore firmness, elasticity, & smooth skin lost with age.
COMMON USES FOR BOTOX
While Botox injections are a well-known treatment for reducing wrinkles on the face and neck, they can also be effective for addressing other issues, such as hyperhidrosis and bruxism. By blocking signals from the brain to the sweat glands, botulinum toxin can alleviate excessive sweating in areas like the hands, feet, armpits, and face. Similarly, when used to treat bruxism, botulinum toxin can help reduce teeth grinding by relaxing the masseter muscle in the jaw
RESTORE ELASTICITY
AND SMOOTH SKIN
Botox can enhance skin elasticity by relaxing the muscles underneath, thereby preventing the formation of new wrinkles. It is crucial to recognize Botox’s temporary nature, as its effects typically last between 3-6 months, depending on the person.
ANAESTHETIC
Not required
SIDE EFFECTS
Bruising, Mild headache, Ptosis.
PRICE
Starts from £150
WHICH AREAS CAN BE TREATED WITH BOTOX INJECTIONS?
USING BOTOX FOR FROWN LINES
One of the common indicators of getting old is the development of frown lines on the face.
Visible lines on the forehead, known as frown lines, have the potential to become prominent.
- Horizontal lines can be found between the eyebrows and the hairline on the forehead, as seen in individuals like Gordon Ramsey.
- Vertical lines between the eyebrows create a facial expression that may appear as a “cross” look.
Anti-wrinkle injections are an effective treatment for reducing the appearance of frown lines. By injecting a small amount into the facial muscles, the activity is minimized resulting in smoother, younger-looking skin.
The use of botox as a preventative measure is a subject of controversy when administered at an early age. However, patients in their late 20’s and early 30’s can benefit from subtle injections to delay the onset of lines and wrinkles caused by facial muscle movements, resulting in a more youthful appearance for a longer period.
USING BOTOX FOR MASSETERS
FACIAL SLIMMING
To slim the face, inject muscle relaxant into the posterior masticatory muscle. This causes the muscle to relax and regress, resulting in a slimmer appearance of the lower jaw. The masseter reduction not only has aesthetic benefits, but also health benefits such as reducing migraine attacks and teeth grinding. Harmful tooth clenching can be minimized as well. Overall, masseter reduction leads to a narrower face shape and relaxation of the masticatory muscle, promoting better oral health and reducing discomfort.
There are several benefits to undergoing masseter reduction, including:
- Relaxation of the masticatory muscle
- A more narrow and streamlined face shape
- Improvement in oral health by reducing teeth grinding and harmful tooth clenching
- Reduction in discomfort associated with migraine attacks
Overall, masseter reduction can provide both aesthetic and health benefits.
USING BOTOX FOR GUMMY SMILE
An injectable treatment can effectively and safely minimize the appearance of a “gummy smile.”
Gummy smile is a term used for individuals who feel their upper lip elevates too much when they smile, exposing their gums and resulting in an unappealing smile.
The gummy smile can be caused by a hyperactive muscle that raises the upper lip. Additionally, a thin upper lip can worsen the problem by further exposing the upper gum.
Botulinum toxin injections can be used to reduce the activity of the muscle responsible for elevating the upper lip and correct gummy smile effectively.
BOTOX FOR Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition characterized by excessive sweating that may not be triggered by heat or physical activity. The sweating can be severe enough that it saturates clothing or causes dripping from the hands.
Excessive sweating can lead to social anxiety and embarrassment, and also interfere with regular activities.
Botox injections are a treatment option for hyperhidrosis, and may be suitable for those whose sweating does not improve with prescription antiperspirants. The FDA has approved Botox for excessive underarm sweating.
USING BOTOX FOR CHIN DIMPLES
The presence of a dimple is often determined by genetic factors and can be influenced by the shape of the bone structure and the muscles that are separated in the midline.
Fillers can be utilized to alter the shape of the chin and decrease the visibility of a dimple.
The patient opted for a dermal filler to correct a chin dimple, as aesthetics are subjective.
The patient required multiple treatment sessions due to the depth of their condition.
BOTOX ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTION
PRICES
- 1 Area - £241 / App Time 15 Minutes
- 2 Areas - £315 / App Time 30 Minutes
- 3 Areas - £367 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Masseters - £367 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Platysmal Bands - £241 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Migraines - £525 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Hyperhidrosis - £525 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Gummy Smile - £150 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Bunny Lines - £150 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Chin Dimples - £150 / App Time 30 Minutes
- Lip Flip - £150 / App Time 30 Minutes
FREQUENCY OF TREATMENT – Every 12 Weeks
PLEASE NOTE – No top for at least 3 weeks after Treatment.
FOR ALL PATIENTS
The prices above apply
TREATMENTS
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?
- Frown lines and forehead lines
- Crow's Feet
- Perioral Lines (smoker's lines)
- Dimpling of the chin
- Brow Lift
- Gummy Smile
- Side of nose 'bunny' lines
- Marionette Lines
- Platysmal neck bands
- Underarns to counteract hyperhidrosis