Botox Central London

What is Botulinum Toxin?

Botox - Botulinum Toxin (BT) - is a biological product that relaxes the muscle and stops its contraction on a temporal basis. As a result, the relaxed muscle does not form wrinkles (as shown in the picture below: before the injection and two weeks after.

Botox is a prescription medication and can be performed by a registered doctor or a registered nurse.

At Body Silk Clinic, Botox Central London is administered by qualified doctors who specialise in facial aesthetics.

When is Botulinum Toxin used in aesthetic medicine?

Botox is most frequently used in the treatment of lines and wrinkles of the upper part of the face such as frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, brow lift. It is also effective for the treatment of the lines around the mouth, lift of the nose tip, the neck area and to decrease the appearance of the lines on the décolleté. Some patients may consider botox for treatment migranes and even teeth grinding. Botox also is effective for the treatment of hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating. This treatment has a commercial name and is called sweatox.

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How is botox administered at our London Surgery?

Botox is injected here in our central london surgery with a very fine needle in very small doses into the areas to be treated. The treatment sessions last 15-30 minutes.

Botox treatment of the face, neck and décolleté as well as armpits is practically painless, while the treatment of palms and soles requires local anesthetic.

Patients should be aware of the possibility of injection-related immediate effects such as bruising.

How long does the effect of botox last?

The muscle activity is blocked for 3-6 months and muscle mobility will recuperate gradually. The doctor will have to see the patient for a follow-up appointment in two weeks to see if a further top-up is needed.

How often do treatments need to be repeated?

The Botox central london treatments are advised to be repeated every 4-6 months, however, the effects of the treatment build up. Two weeks after your first treatment you will get a free follow-up with your doctor and a free top-up.

Botox Central London patients are not advised to rub the treated area or go to a steam room for 48 hours after the treatment.