The most common use of Botox injections is to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles, thus preventing wrinkles from developing or worsening. The results are gradual and it usually takes up to 2 weeks for the Botox to take full effect. Depending on a variety of factors – such as age, lifestyle and genetics – the positive effects of a Botox treatment will on average be sustained for approximately three to four months.

Maintaining regular appointments means Botox can have an even longer-lasting effect due to the muscle relaxing sufficiently to break the habit of consistent hyper-contraction.

Botulinum toxin (Botox®) is a purified protein and is a safe and effective wrinkle relaxation treatment. One very tiny needle is all that is needed for the procedure with little to no discomfort. A numbing cream can be applied to the area if desired. Areas that can be treated include: Forehead lines, Frown lines, Crows feet, Chin, Gummy Smile correction, Bunny lines (wrinkles on top of your nose), Underarm sweating.

Usually, you can return to your normal activities immediately, although we recommend that you stay away from any strenuous activity until the next day. There may be some initial swelling or redness where the injection points were made but this usually settles after 20–30 minutes. As with any injections, there is always a risk of bruising and if that happens, it can take between 5–7 days to clear. It is best to avoid exercise, alcohol and blood thinning supplements, like Vitamin K and Omega 3 at least 24 hours before and after your treatment to minimise the risk of bruising.