Frequently
Asked Questions
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is Botox?
Botox is the trade name for Botulinum toxin, which is a natural
purified protein that relaxes muscles. Botox has been used
for many years to treat muscular problems. It is licensed for
treatment of facial and neck spasm, eye deviation, and lower
limb spasticity in children as young as two years old. A very
low dose of botox is used for cosmetic treatment which after
much careful research and testing by allergan is ideal to
treat wrinkles
caused by facial muscles that have no significant function.
Examples include deep crease between the eyebrows, crow’s
feet wrinkles & forehead lines.
Injecting these lines has been shown to be very successful.
Botulinum toxin cannot cause any damage to the body,
because it attaches itself to the muscle and cannot pass in
to the blood stream. The action on the muscle is never permanent.
Do the injections hurt?
Botox is injected using a tiny needle. Most patients find the
injection causes mild temporary discomfort but is easily
tolerated. A local anaesthetic cream is used to numb the
area.
How will I look after the treatment?
Immediately
after the injections there may be tiny red marks and mild swelling
which can be concealed with make up, and
will subside within 1-2 days.
Are there any side effects?
Botox is safe in expert hands and side effects of this treatment
are rare. Occasionally a transient numbness may develop in
the treated area.
Temporary headache can occasionally occur. Mild temporary bruising
may occur. Rarely a temporary heaviness of the eyebrow or eyelid
may occur, which may only last a few weeks.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding the treatment is not
recommended.
How many treatments will I need?
Repeat treatments are usually needed every 4-5 months over
a 12 month period to maintain a younger refreshed appearance.
Some patients who have had treatments over 12 months may
only require further treatment twice a year.
What are Restylane and Perlane?
Restylane and Perlane are stabilized hyaluronic acid products,
which come in the form of a crystal clear gel. Hylarounic
acid is a natural ingredient in the skin and works by binding
water. Restylane and perlane are non-animal products, which
lift and smooth wrinkles and folds.
Do the injections hurt?
Only a mild temporary
discomfort can be felt which is easily tolerated, as a tiny
needle is used for the injections. A local
anaesthetic cream is applied prior to treatment to keep discomfort
to the minimum. For lip enhancement, a local anaesthetic injection
is often used.
Do I need a skin test?
No you do not need a skin test and there have been no reported
patients who have experienced an allergic reaction.
Can I have Restylane and Perlane after a facial peel?
Yes but it is recommended that you wait until 4 weeks after
having a facial peel.
How will I look after treatment?
After treatment you may have mild bruising and slight temporary
swelling at the injection sites, which can be concealed with
make up. This should settle down in a couple of days.
How long will the treatment last?
The treatment can last up to 9 months.
Are there any side effects?
Side effects are rare. 1 in every 2000 patients have reported
localized reactions thought to be of a hypersensitivity nature
such as swelling, redness, tenderness and rarely acne type
formations. These reactions have all been reported as mild
to moderate and have disappeared within two weeks.
Any other questions?
To book a consultation or for any information regarding
our services please contact us here:
The Island Cosmetic Clinic
49 Station Road
Wootton Bridge
Isle of Wight
Tel: 01983 880180
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