Frown Lines
Frown wrinkles (Glabella wrinkles) are most commonly seen in patients with excessive sun exposure and those who have overactivity of these muscles often associated with frowning. These are the vertical lines that typically appear when you frown, above the nose and in between the eyebrows.
Forehead Wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles appear in horizontal lines in the area between the eyebrows and the hairline. These wrinkles are formed when eyebrows are raised. If someone has a particularly expressive face when talking, they may have quite a few of these lines. They run horizontally across the length of the forehead.
Around the Eye Wrinkles (Crow’s Feet)
Crow’s feet wrinkles (Periorbital wrinkles) are in the outer corner of the eyes and appear more prominent when laughing or smiling. These can result from excessive sun exposure combined with the skin becoming less elastic with age. The skin near the eyes is particularly more fragile and delicate and can be prone to showing signs of ageing.
After a clients first treatment, a follow-up appointment is booked for 2 weeks post-treatment. This allows the doctor to assess how the toxin has taken and if more product needs to be administered. If so, this is free of charge. Botox can take between 3-10 days to take entirely and that’s why follow up appointments are advised to be booked 2 weeks post-treatment.
The Nefertiti Lift (For neck and under the chin bands)
This is a new procedure that redefines the elegant lines of the jaw and neck for a youthful, tighter, more contoured appearance without surgery. The loss of jawline definition and hanging neck muscles are 2 major ageing features on the face.
The technique involves placing multiple injections of Botox along the lower jawline as well as down the side of the neck, it is possible to improve the definition of the jawline and provide a ‘lifting’ action to the neck and jaw area. It relaxes the muscles beneath the jaw which contribute to a downward pull along the jaw. Once these muscles are relaxed the net effect is an upward pull from facial muscles, creating a more defined looking jawline neck and face.
Facial Sculpting /Jawline Reduction
Injecting the wrinkle Botox into particular muscles of the face or neck can help improve the structural contours and appearance of the face.
For example, injecting very small amounts into the lower outer corners of the mouth can help create a less saddened or aged look. Chunky outer cheeks, common in square and Asian faces, in particular, can be slimmed by de-toning these often overly strong and powerful cheek muscles. Another option for reducing heaviness in the cheeks is HIFU treatment.
Botox for Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Bruxism is the unconscious grinding and clenching of the teeth that mostly takes place while we are asleep.
It is a surprisingly common issue, estimated to affect up to 30% of the population. When the symptoms are mild, people may not even be aware of the condition.
However, in more severe cases, it can result in a series of unpleasant consequences, which could include:
- Headaches
- Aching/Tired Jaw
- Hypersensitive Teeth
- Unnatural tooth wear, which could lead to dental work such as crowns, fillings or even tooth replacement
Wrinkle reduction injections can be used to treat this condition. Injections are used to weaken the masticatory muscles just enough to reduce bruxism; by lessening the muscles’ ability to clench and grind the jaw. This involves 5-6 injections which are carefully administered in order to retain all the normal functions of chewing, talking and smiling.
Botox for a Gummy Smile?
Some people naturally have a high lip line when they smile. If this is combined with a deeper maxilla (upper jaw bone) the result can be the appearance of a gummy smile.
A gummy Smile occurs when the upper lip elevates too far above their upper teeth, exposing gums and producing an unattractive smile.
One of the causes is a hyperactive muscle that elevates the upper lip. Occasionally, the gummy smile is also aggravated by a thin upper lip that further contributes to the problem by exposing the upper gum even more.
Fortunately, a gummy smile can be simply and effectively corrected by Botulinum Toxin/Botox injection to reduce the activity of the muscle elevating the upper lip.
Treatment: A small amount of Botulinum Toxin will be injected at both sides of the junction of nostril and nose to mouth fold to weaken the muscles. Within the next 3-4 days elevation of the upper lip will gradually less and your smile is transformed, showing less gum and giving you the confidence to smile without inhibition. The full result will be achieved 2 weeks after the treatment and if needed a free top-up can be administered if needed.
