It's a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It was developed during the 1970s – 1980s to treat blepharospasm (spasm of the eyelids) and strabismus (squint). In 1997 it achieved FDA approval for cosmetic use in the USA and by 2006 . Worldwide, now more than 3 million Botox® treatments take place per year.
- Frown lines (between eyebrows): Glabella lines (frown lines) are the vertical creases that appear between the eyebrows, generating a tired or angry look. This is a very effective area on which to use BOTOX®. An experienced practitioner can subtly smooth these frown lines, resulting in a rejuvenated and more relaxed appearance. If the glabella lines are deep set, the practitioner is likely to recommend treatment with dermal filler in combination with BOTOX®, which is a highly effective way to fill and smooth the area simultaneously.
- Forehead lines, Sometimes referred to as ‘surprise lines’, these appear on the forehead when your eyebrows are raised. As you age, they become more apparent. Excessive lines in this area can give the face and skin an aged appearance. Horizontal forehead lines are mostly due to genetic ageing. Sun damage or smoking can also result in the formation of creases that are deeper and more difficult to treat. BOTOX® can lessen the effect but may not remove the lines completely. During your consultation, the practitioner might recommend a combination of BOTOX® and another treatment, such as dermal fillers.
Bunny lines’ are the creases that appear when the nose wrinkles up; for example, when we sniff or smell something.
The careful placement of BOTOX® injections at either side of the nose can reduce the appearance of these lines. However, it is crucial that an experienced practitioner administers the injections, since your smile can be affected if they are not carried out properly.
There is an advanced technique that can be used to sculpt and lift the eyebrows to form the shape you desire. Sometimes called a ‘chemical brow lift’ or ‘BOTOX® facelift’, this procedure involves an experienced practitioner placing injections in a careful combination of areas on the upper face to open up the eye area and lift droopy lids.
BOTOX® can be used very effectively to counteract this effect, raising and defining the eyebrows. However, it’s important to use the treatment sparingly in this area to avoid the recognisable overarched, ‘surprised’ look.
But since every person’s face is unique, the precise placement of the injections and intended overall result will be determined with your practitioner during your consultation.
The appearance of fine lines, or ‘crow’s feet’ at the outer corners of the eyes, and their presence even when you’re not smiling, is often associated with ageing. However, BOTOX® is very effective in reducing their appearance. It’s therefore one of the most popular areas for the treatment.
With careful assessment, BOTOX® in this area can also help alleviate drooping eyelids – an effect that can make the eyes appear smaller.
Although it is possible to smooth fine creases underneath the eyes using BOTOX®, the area must be approached with caution. The muscle that is injected is the same muscle that partially controls the lower eyelid; therefore if too much is used, or the injection is placed incorrectly, it may lead to a drop of the lower eyelid.If it is under-eye ‘bags’ that you wish to address – that is, the area between the lower eyelid and the upper cheek, or ‘tear trough – then it might be that a different treatment would be more effective than BOTOX®, or could be used in combination with BOTOX.
The fine lines around the mouth that become more apparent with age are another concern that most cosmetic practitioners would recommend treating with dermal fillers rather than BOTOX®.
Many muscles in this area are used when we smile and for other facial expressions. Although some practitioners might use BOTOX® to help turn the corners of the mouth up and improve a person’s smile, this is usually carried out in conjunction with dermal fillers.
For other lines around the mouth, most practitioners would recommend the use of dermal fillers to smooth the wrinkles, creating a refined surface to the skin with minimal, if any, risk.
As we get older, the muscles in the chin, known as the mentalis muscles, become overactive – meaning they flex more often than they should, creating a dimpled, puckered appearance.
This effect is exacerbated by:
BOTOX® can be used to relax these muscles, thereby smoothing and reducing the overall dimpled effect.
Lines and wrinkles can develop on the neck as we age due to a number of factors, including:
BOTOX® can be used to smooth the neck in a procedure known as the ‘Nefertiti lift’. It is effective at relaxing two types of lines around the neck:
Horizontal – As we get older, horizontal creases or bands naturally form on the neck. These lines can be reduced by injecting small amounts of BOTOX® above and below the wrinkles wherever they appear – this could be all the way around the neck. Some practitioners refer to this as a BOTOX® ‘necklace’. These types of lines can be treated with a combination of BOTOX® and a dermal filler.
Vertical – Some people, especially those who exercise a lot, develop rope-like vertical protrusions on their neck that are particularly apparent when they speak. These bands, which are caused by the platysma muscles, strengthen and grow through years of eating, straining and general tension in the jaw. The muscles extend from the top of the chest to the lower jawline and can be more apparent when a person smiles. Sagging platysma muscles are sometimes referred to as ‘turkey neck’.
However, these bands can be very effectively smoothed and relaxed with BOTOX® treatment.
A non-surgical treatment known as the Mona Lisa Smile procedure can help turn your frown into a smile.
Botox effectively treat gummy smiles by reducing excessive lip elevation. During the botox procedure the toxin is injected directly into the “elevator muscle “ of the upper lip which weakness the muscle’s ability to contract or raise up too high when smiling . Using botox to reduce the gummy smile lasts about 4 to 6 months.
Excessive sweating, also know as hyperhidrosis, is a condition that affects many people around the world . The majority of which experience excessive sweating in the arm pit .Other common areas affective by hyperhidrosis include the hands, feet and face .
Botox is FDA approve to treat excessive sweating. Injected into affective areas botox temporary blocking the sweat glands responsible for perspiration.
Botox treatments for excessive sweating become more effective with each treatment and results can typically last for nine months
Dermal fillers are one of the most popular aesthetic treatments available today. They can be used to enhance the lips, augment the cheeks, diminish fine lines and wrinkles such as smoker’s lines and nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines), re-shape the nose (non-surgical nose-job), correct hollow tear troughs (the area under the eye) and rejuvenate the backs of the hands, neck or décolletage.
- Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller and plumper lips.
Cheek filler is a cosmetic procedure that aims to enhance the appearance of the cheeks by making them look fuller and ample. Cheek filler definitely add to the beauty and appeal of a woman making her look youthful and attractive whereas thin lips make a person look aged.
Or lines around the mouth, we most often use dermal fillers. Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that restore lost volume in the face, stimulate collagen production, and attract moisture to the treatment area. This fills in the wrinkles and folds while improving skin texture and flexibility.
Many dermal fillers are used to fill nasolabial folds and marionette lines. We will choose the right filler or combination of fillers based on your needs. We determine the right products based on how deep your wrinkles are, your expected results, medical history, and other factors. Here are just a few of the dermal fillers we use in this area of the face.
Non-surgical nose jobs are a new and exciting alternative available to clients interested in improving the shape of their nose without undergoing invasive surgery. The recent improvements in safe and effective injectable dermal fillers and research into advanced techniques means they can now be used on the nose to:
The beauty of choosing to reshape your nose without surgery is that the process is extremely quick and almost painless. You can get a new nose in a matter of minutes, without the risk of general aesthetic, long term swelling, and nose bleeds which are typically associated with surgical rhinoplasties.
The effects of the procedure will last 1-2 years depending on the dermal fillers used and repeat treatments will be required to maintain the results.
Unfortunately, those with major nasal deformities and those who are looking to significantly reduce the size of their nose are not candidates for the non-invasive nose job. For these clients, surgical intervention is necessary.
Are injectable treatments of hyaluronic acid, stimulating the appearance of thicker fat pads under the skin.
This treatment is done to define and enhance the angle of mandible. The jawline sculpting technique describes a treatment progression from the angle of the mandible to chin contouring and to the peri-jowl region. With a focus on anatomical dangers, this technique can provide a safe treatment guide to achieving a good aesthetic outcome for patients.
Rejuvenating hands using dermal filler treatment is increasing in popularity as more people realise that hand cream alone will not combat the ageing process. Ideal candidates for this type of non-surgical cosmetic treatment include people who are concerned about
• Fine lines, wrinkles and age spots on their hands
• A loss of volume and plumpness, resulting in a bony, aged look.
This ‘walk-in, walk-out’ non-invasive treatment has no downtime and in many patients lasts for up to 18 months.
Known as facial mesotherapy, the process consists of shooting a cocktail of vitamins and other anti-aging super ingredients (like amino acids and hyaluronic acid) anywhere from one to six millimeters below the skin's epidermis.Improves the skin quality filling fine lines,attenuating marked wrinkles,restoration of hydration and radiance, maintaining densitifation of advanced and severe skin type.
This skin therapy will help to build more collagen and elastin, which in turn will plump, brighten and lift skin while helping smooth texture.
Treatment by filling of superficial cutaneous depressions such as fine lines for additional improvement of skin quality attributes such as hydration and elasticity by intra-dermal injection.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy involves injection of the patient's own platelets and fibrin for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles or scars in the face, hands, and neck. Known to some as the "vampire facelift" , it is less invasive than plastic surgery, takes about 20 minutes for each treatment, and offers improvements for up to 18 months.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person’s blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.
Some in the medical community think that PRP injections trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. Sometimes this approach is combined with other hair loss procedures or medications.
The Thread treatments are a less invasive alternative for rejuvenating the face, neck, and body. Results are achieved with considerably less downtime as well as decreased risks for complications and adverse reactions. Patients are able to return to work and their daily activities quicker and without the scarring and trauma associated with previous “lifting” treatments .
For the face : cosmetic thread procedure offers mirror-like effects of the more invasive, surgical face-lift procedure without the added pain and hassle.
For the body: Reduce the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs, give a slight lift to breasts and knees while minimizing sagging skin all over.
HIFU is a non-surgical face and neck treatment that uses ultrasound to lift and tone loose skin. The ultrasound energy targets collagen located in the deep layers of the skin, strengthening existing collagen and promoting your body to produce new collagen. This results in tighter, firmer skin and softened fine lines over the treated areas. HIFU is a popular treatment because it can penetrate deep layers of the skin without causing any harm to the epidermis.
HIFU works on the face as well as the neck. It can tighten and lift areas around and above the eyebrows, cheeks, lower jaw/jowls, chin, neck and décolletage.
-MEDICAL BLEFAROPLASTY USING JET PLASMA :
Innovative medical devices using plasma technology have been offered as an alternative to surgery. Plasma is a gas that has been ionized by electric discharges. This energy is dissipated as heat in the targeted cells in order to tighten the eyelid skin while respecting the surrounding tissue.
It is an outpatient intervention, with no skin contact, no incision, usually associated with topical anaesthesia and with a short recovery time (5 days on average). Moreover, it does not bear any risk of scaring.
-OTHER COSMETIC USES FOR JET PLASMA
- Skin body tightening
- Arms sagginess
- Needle-free lip augmentation
- Cellulite treatment
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