Anti-wrinkle treatments (commonly known as Botox) have been around for over twenty years and have proven to be both popular and highly effective. Botox is a purified form of the botulinum toxin. Botox works by blocking nerve signals in the muscles where it is injected. When those nerve signals are interrupted, the affected muscle is temporarily paralyzed or frozen, as the message does not reach your muscle it does not contract. Without the movement of these selected muscles in the face, certain wrinkles may be softened, reduced, or even removed. The treatments are minimally invasive and virtually pain-free as the injections use an exceptionally fine needle, and the therapy is completed in just a few minutes, letting you continue with your day.
In clinic I talk a lot about the facial triangle or facial ageing triangle. The ageing triangle causes Facial folds Facial folds such as nose to mouth lines (naso labial), mouth corners (oral commisures), eye bags and jowls are caused by pockets of fat shrinking and sliding downward due to decreasing collagen and elastin holding […]
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Botox was the original brand that everyone has heard of! However, 2022 seems to be the year of new botulinum toxin innovations! With 3 new botulinum boxins on the block! 1 Alluzience What is Alluzience? Alluzience is a new
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If there were such as thing as a favourite wrinkle treatment, botulinum toxin, BOTOX would probably be it. Sometimes it can wear off quicker than 12 weeks, this is called toxin resistance. When administered by a qualified provider, it’s rare that BOTOX doesn’t achieve the desired result. Occasionally, however, BOTOX will seem to have little
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Here are 10 Things you should know about tear trough filler 1. What are the benefits of tear trough treatment? Under eye filler is a highly effective way to reduce the appearance of bags and sunkeness in the under eye area. It can also help to brighten, freshen, and give your face a less tired
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WHAT IS SCULPTRA? Sculptra is made up of a substance called polylactic acid (poly-L-lactic acid) or PLLA, which when injected into the skin stimulates your own collagen production resulting in a gradual, natural looking build-up of tissue. This thickens the skin, smoothing out lines, softening your features and improving the skin\’s overall appearance. Sculptra has
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When I first trained in Dermal Filler and anti wrinkle toxin there was very little choice in products to use. Training 2007 I went on a 2 day advanced nurse course to learn all about Botox and dermal filler, Botox is a registered trade mark and at the time there was really only that that
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How to treat jowls and lax skin in the lower face area a common area for patients to come to the clinic.
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You might think that Botox® is a modern treatment, but it is actually over a hundred years since the bacterium was discovered. Before finding use as an anti-ageing treatment, botox injections were used for a variety of medical uses and still is today. Botox is the trade name for botulinum toxin, which is a purified protein derived from
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PDO Thread lifts are most commonly used for non surgical facelifts. They can also be used on the body for a pdo breast lift and areas such as the knees, elbows and breasts. If you are looking for a way to enhance the appearance of your breasts without undergoing expensive and irreversible surgeries, non-surgical options
The details you can expect to encounter during a botox consultation at a reputable Botox clinic will help you prepare for your session or offer alternative treatments. The consultation process During an in-depth consultation at a Botox clinic, the practitioner will discuss the following: What has brought you to an Aesthetic Clinic eg what is
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