Botox®

Botox® For Facial Lines

Facial lines can be separated into two categories, dynamic and static. Due to years of researching and careful administering, Botox® for facial lines can drastically improve the appearance of both dynamic and static facial lines.

botoxBotox® is injected locally into one muscle in an amount proportional to the size of the muscle. Because the muscles of the face are so much smaller and more delicate than other areas of the body, Botox® for facial lines is injected in even smaller doses.

Although the results are clearly visible, treatment will not radically change your facial appearance. By injecting Botox® for facial lines, the muscle activity that causes the signs of ageing is simply reduced. Read more on Botulinum toxin

An Introduction To Botox Injections

In today’s day and age, where youth and beauty is valued above all else, it’s no surprise to see the exploding popularity of Botox treatments. Botox injections is an extremely popular cosmetic procedure because it is a non-surgical way to reduce or eliminate frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet, neck bands and other wrinkles.

Botox is a relatively simple procedure which leads to an effective wrinkles clearing. Botox injections work by tightening the skin and muscle so the skin will stay in its contracted position. Botox injections can also cure or reduce excessive sweating and migraines, even if it is only temporary.

If you are thinking about taking Botox injections, it is wise to first learn about the procedure and the possible side effects. That is why it is important to consult a qualified doctor.

The Benefits Of Botox Treatment

Botox is a protein complex derived from a bacterium called clostridium botulinum. In usual cases, Botox treatment lasts for 10 minutes and no recovery time is needed. However, results are known to vary from person to person, depending on their medical history and lifestyle.

The most common use is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles that appear on the lips, neck, eyes and forehead area. While Botox treatment is seen as a cosmetic procedure, it can also be used as part of a treatment for excessive sweating, migraines and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter.

Overall, a Botox treatment is safe and effective, but it should always be performed by an experienced and qualified doctor.

How Does Botox Work?

Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscles can no longer contract, which causes wrinkles to relax and soften. The Botox procedure takes only a few minutes and no anaesthesia is required.

While it is famous for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows, Botox can also stop ailments like uncontrolled blinking and lazy eye. The effects of Botox will last four to six months.

As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and wrinkles need to be injected with Botox again. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax.

Botox®, Gauteng

Botox®, Gauteng Based Treatments For Wrinkle Removal

The Melrose Aesthetic Centre offers Botox® treatments in Gauteng for the removal of forehead lines and the deep frown line between the eyes. We are a leading cosmetic centre and also known for our effective Botox® treatments in Gauteng. Botox® has become rather popular as a non-permanent treatment of forehead lines. It is a safe treatment option that takes less than 15 minutes to complete. Three to four treatments a year are necessary to ensure a wrinkle free skin area. Should you stop with treatments, the skin will simply return to its former state. By removing the deep frown lines one can almost instantly look younger. As such many celebrities opt for the treatment especially because no downtime is required.

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