Wrinkle Treatments

FAQs

• What exactly is Botox/Vistabel?

  Botox/Vistabel contains a natural purified protein produced by Clostridium Botulinum bacteria, which induces long-term relaxation of contracted muscles.

• How long does the treatment take?

  The treatment takes about 10-15 minutes depending on how many areas are being treated.

• Is it painful?

  Most people experience only a mild temporary discomfort.

• Is Botox/Vistabel safe?

  Yes, it has been approved by the FDA for cosmetic use to temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines and has been used without any known long-term problems for over 30 years.

• What is the recovery period?

  After Botox/Vistabel wrinkle treatments you will be able to carry on your normal day post-treatment without anyone noticing, but you should avoid vigorous exercise, drinking excessive alcohol or lying down flat for the first four hours.

• How soon will I see a difference?

  You can expect to see results within a few days although the greatest effect is visible about one to two weeks after your treatment. Lines and wrinkles in the treated areas will look more relaxed and softened, giving a more youthful appearance to your skin.

• Will Botox/Vistabel wrinkle treatments 'freeze my face'?

  No. By only injecting specific muscles responsible for wrinkles, our trained practitioner is able to minimise any possible loss of facial expression.

• How long will the results last?

  Visible results can last from three to six months, depending on your individual response and your facial expressions. You may then wish to return for a follow-up maintenance treatment. Most people find that repeated Botox/Vistabel wrinkle treatments, ideally performed before the full effect has worn off, mean that results last longer over time.

• What if I decide not to continue with Botox/Vistabel wrinkle treatments?

  If you discontinue treatment, your frown lines will gradually return to their pre-treatment appearance.

• Is there anything I should do at home to improve the results?

  After a Botox/Vistabel injection you should avoid massaging the treated area for two days. You should also do some facial exercises for the first three hours to help work the anti-ageing injections into the muscles.

• Can I fly after Botox/Vistabel injections?

  Some practitioners advise their patients not to fly for 24 hours afterwards as a simple precautionary measure, but there is no medical evidence to support this.

• Can Botox/Vistabel injections be used in other areas of the body?

  Botox is also approved in the UK for the treatment of several medical conditions; in particular it has a nearly 100% success rate in stopping hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) for up to 7-12 months.

• Can they be combined with other treatments?

  Botox/Vistabel wrinkle treatments work especially well when combined with other non-surgical treatments, such as dermal fillers, to lift the lines around the mouth and cheeks.