5 Questions to Ask Before Undergoing Botox Injections

The questions to ask before you choose to undergo Botox injections

When it comes to facial anti ageing treatments, Botox injections are the most popular. Having become a mainstream cosmetic solution to lines and wrinkles, both men and women seek Botox treatment.

Mr Gary Ross offers Botox injections as part of wider facial rejuvenation treatment plans for his patients. It is common to combine Botox treatment with more invasive methods of facial anti ageing, as this can reduce and prevent new lines and wrinkles from forming.

For example, muscle relaxing injections may be used after facelift surgery or blepharoplasty surgery in order to address facial ageing signs that surgery alone can’t always fix.

Asking the right questions

With popularity continuing to soar, particularly with younger patients, here are five questions you should ask before undergoing Botox injections. Make sure this anti ageing facial rejuvenation treatment is suitable for you.

– What are Botox injections?

Botox is a product name but it is commonly used to describe muscle relaxing injections. It is a type of toxin and had uses in medicine before being used in aesthetics.

They are designed to freeze the muscle it’s injected into, preventing lines and wrinkles from forming. It can be used as a preventative measure, but it’s often used to reduce the signs of facial ageing.

– What is Botox treatment like?

It is non surgical and non invasive. However, it is still a medical treatment and should be entered into with an understanding about the pros and cons regarding it. Botox treatment takes less than 30 minutes, in most cases.

Before treatment with muscle relaxing injections a numbing cream is applied to the skin to ensure patient comfort. The patient will have had a consultation prior to the treatment, and the medical professional will have a detailed plan of where to administer the toxin.

– Am I suitable for treatment with muscle relaxing injections?

This is determined during a consultation. In most cases patients are 30+ and if you are unsuitable or deemed to not need Botox treatment you will be turned away. You can read more about the anti ageing treatment and who it can be beneficial for here.

– Are muscle relaxing injections safe?

When administered correctly, by a medical professional with advanced injectable training, Botox injections offer high patient satisfaction. There are risks associated with all cosmetic treatments, and it’s advised to read up on these before committing to treatment.

You will be given safety advice during your consultation prior to this (or any other) treatment too. Feel free to ask any safety questions you have during this meeting.

– How long do the results last?

Generally, the results of Botox injections will last around 6-12 months. This depends patient to patient and results cannot be guaranteed.

More information

If you would like more information about Botox treatments or any of the facial rejuvenation procedures offered by Mr Gary Ross please contact us.

You can book a consultation online or find out more information via the non surgical treatment pages.

 

 

Everything you need to know about the botox brow lift

Have you heard about the botox brow lift?

We’ve seen much in the beauty press recently about the rise of the botox brow lift – but what is it?

In today’s post we offer you a quick run down on what the botox eyebrow lift is and how it can benefit you.

What is a botox brow lift?

Unlike facelift surgery or brow lift surgery, this cosmetic treatment is non surgical. Botox is a medical toxin that is strategically placed around the eyes, most commonly above the eyes, in order to lift the brow.

The other benefits of using botox around the eyes can include improving droopy eyelids and lifting the eyes. A wider eyed appearance is just one of the numerous benefits this kind of facial rejuvenation treatment can offer.

Who is suitable for a botox brow lift?

The botox eye lift or brow lift is suitable for men and women who want to improve the appearance of the eyes and upper face. It’s more common for older patients, although some younger patients choose to use this as a preventative measure.

Patients must be in good overall health and have realistic expectations of what this kind of facial rejuvenation treatment can provide.

This is not a substitute for facelift surgery and brow lift surgery. If you have extensive facial ageing signs you may need procedures that have a more prominent and longer term effect.

Are the results long lasting?

Results last 3-6 months but you will need follow up treatments in order to maintain the results.

Is it safe to use botox around eyes?

Yes, although it should be used sparingly and with caution. This is an injectable treatment so there is some risk of bruising and reaction.

The aim of the botox eyebrow lift is to subtly lift and smooth the upper face, in particular the eye area. It’s not a substitute for a facelift or brow lift surgery, but it can provide subtle enhancement.

Can it improve eyelids as well as the brow?

If you’re unhappy with a droopy eyelid botox can provide some relief. Using injectable cosmetic treatments have many uses and rejuvenating the skin around the eyes by lifting it and smoothing it are just two of them.

Is this type of treatment painful?

Undergoing any form of treatment with injectables such as botox under the eyes may come with some mild discomfort. However, this is minimal and is managed with topical anaesthetic creams.

What’s the recovery process like?

It’s entirely non surgical, so you are free to leave post-treatment. Results can be seen quickly, although the full extent of the result may take several weeks to show.

You may have some mild swelling or bruising, but this is minor and will disappear within a few hours in most cases.

Booking a consultation

If you’re interested in learning more about a botox brow lift, or you wish to discuss facial rejuvenation treatments including surgical options, contact us. Our team of experts will help you discover the information you need to make an informed decision.