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.
How many Units of Anti Wrinkle or units of BOTOX® treatment are needed, depends on area to be treated, the individual and the result wanted and lifestyle. There are several trade names used for cosmetic treatments made with botulinum toxin. Three brands are licensed in the UK for cosmetic purposes. They are Azzalure®, Bocouture® and […]
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Here are my TOP 10 TIPS FOR BEST BOTOX RESULTS Over the past decade there has been a huge increase in people seeking non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Injections to reduce fine lines and wrinkles with Botulinum Toxin (commonly known as ‘Botox’, but also Azzalure, Boccoture and others) have been the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment in
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Botox Results Botulinum Toxin is a purified protein that relaxes the muscles. Furthermore, Botox or similar brands can be used on its own or is used with fillers to botulinum toxin results are softer lines, produced by natural movement and facial expression. Injections are done using a tiny needle in facial muscles.. In contrast to other
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Alluzience was launched this year, its the first pre mixed botulinum toxin. Medical Aesthetic Professionals, usually \’mix\’ or reconstitute botulinum toxin which is in a powder form. I\’ve taken my time to introduce it to the clinic. As with all new treatments with my many years experience I am always a little sceptical until I
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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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