Botox Leeds – Medifine Aesthetics
What is Botox?
Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the Bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is a prescription only medicine and has been approved by the US FDA (food & drug administration) in 2002 to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows
How does Botox work?
Botox works by temporarily blocking the release of a chemical substance called acetylcholine, which transmits information to the muscle causing it to contract and tighten. The role of Botox is to keep the muscle in a relaxed state by inactivating it so that the skin will not be tightened and pulled which causes the wrinkling. This will keep the skin looking smoother giving you the appearance of looking more refreshed and youthful.
What results can be expected?
The effects of Botox will last approximately over three months and after this the treatment will need to be repeated, However over time and by having repeated treatments the muscle activity is weakened and the results can last a lot longer.
Treatment downtime?
Treatment requires minimal downtime or recovery; it’s often called a lunchtime procedure. Aftercare is advised and will be explained prior to treatment.
How much does the treatment cost?
Is a consultation required?
Can everyone have Botox?
There are some instances where Botox can not be carried out and these are as follows
- If you are allergic (hypersensitive to botulinum toxin type A or any other ingredients in the drug)
- If you are diagnosed with myasthenia gravis or Eaton Lambet Syndrome (chronic diseases affecting the muscles)
- If you have infection at the proposed injection sites
- If you have history of dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) or impaired swallowing
- If you are taking certain medications; such as aminoglycoside antibiotics, spectinomycin or other medicines that interfere with neuromuscular transmission.
- If you are pregnant or breast feeding