Botox

Botox near me

August 5, 2019 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

Botox otherwise known as Botulinum toxin is an FDA approved medicine that achieves great results when it comes to tackling fine lines and wrinkles.

Wrinkles are unfortunately unavoidable and just part of ageing. The repeated contraction of the facial muscles combined with environmental impacts such as sun exposure and pollution causes lines and wrinkles to form in a more permanent way.

Botox injections work to block the nerve impulse that causes the muscles to contract which stops the wrinkles from forming on the face; revealing a much smoother appearance of the skin.

Botox treatment areas

There are several areas that can be treated with Botox each targeting different concerns.

Forehead; Forehead and frown lines can be relaxed with botox creating a smoother and fresh appearance.
Eyebrows; Botox can help create an eyebrow lift effect by relaxing the muscles that pull the brow line down.
Between the Eyebrows; Lines in this area are known as the glabella lines or the 11’s. Botox in this area can help relax these lines giving a smoother appearance.
Corner of the eyes; Fine lines can appear around the corner of the eyes which are also known as crow’s feet, botox injections can help to relax these lines giving a more refreshed appearance.
Nose: Botox can be injected into the upper portion of the nose to smooth horizontal lines also known as ‘bunny lines’
Cheek; When botox is injected into the cheek, it can help to reduce the symptoms of bruxism to prevent teeth grinding as well as making the face more oval in appearance.
Upper Lip; Botox treatment can reduce the lines which appear on the upper lip and can also be injected to relax the top lip reducing the appearance of a gummy smile.
Around the mouth; Injection into the marionette lines can help to turn the corner of the upwards to improve the appearance of prejowl.
Chin; Botox is used on the chin to help remove chin lines and improve the appearance of a dimpled chin.
Neck; To reduce the appearance of neck rings in the neck injecting botox into the ‘Platysmal Bands’ can tighten the neck and decrease banding.
Armpits; Hyperhidrosis treatment uses botox to reduce severe sweating in the armpits which can also be performed on the hands. The treatment works by blocking the transmission of the nerve impulses to the sweat glands which as a result decreases the amount you sweat/perspire.

Botox injections are still unregulated in the UK but they should only be performed by a highly qualified nurse or doctor. When botox injections are wrongly performed it can result in a number of negative side effects such as a frozen forehead and a complete lack of facial expressions which is always something that should be avoided.

At The Private Clinic we only work with registered, experienced doctors and nurses who have undergone extensive additional training to qualify in prescribing and performing wrinkle injections treatment.

Where to get botox?

Botox London Harley Street

Our Harley Street clinic is our flagship located in central London. We offer highly specialized doctors and nurses who perform botox injections to all areas on a regular basis.

Dr Hanson MBBS MSc MBCAM. GMC Number: 6136433
Dr Rosa Santa Cruz MD, PhD. GMC Number: 7441197
Marie Narsoomamode RGN, BSc. NMC Reference No: 92A1045E

The Private Clinic London is in a central location close to Hyde Park, Belgravia, Kensington, South Kensington, Bayswater, Fulham, Holland Park, Green Park, Notting Hill. Chelsea, Soho, Knightsbridge, Battersea, West End, Clapham, Marylebone, Regents Park, St Johns Wood, Victoria, Primrose Hill, Earls Court, Mayfair, and Fitzrovia.

Botox Birmingham

The Private Clinic in Birmingham is located in England’s West Midlands region on the outskirts of Birmingham city centre. We have a team of expert aesthetic doctors and nurses providing a range of aesthetic treatments including botox injections.

Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903
Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)

Our Birmingham Clinic is in close proximity of Shrewsbury, Coldfield, Lichfield, Sutton, Solihull, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Stratford, Hampton in Arden, Edgbaston, and Harborne.

Botox Leeds

The Private Clinic of Leeds is located in the northern English county of Yorkshire. You will find the clinic on Park Square North which is close to central Leeds. We have an experienced aesthetic nurse practitioner and prescriber offering a wide range of treatments including botox injections.

Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)

Our clinic in Leeds is in close proximity to Leeds city centre, Methley, Farsley, Yeadon, Pudsey, Roundhay, Chapel Allerton, Calderdale, Otley Wetherby, Scarcroft, Pudsey, Methley, Oulton, Stanningley, Kirklees and Harrogate.

Botox Manchester

Our clinic in Manchester is located in the northwest of England near the Spinningfields district close to the city centre of Manchester. Our expert Aesthetic nurse practitioner and independent nurse prescriber is highly experienced in delivering the best results following botox treatment.

Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)

Our Manchester Clinic is close to Prestbury, Hale/Hale Barns, Leigh Nantwich, Bowdon, Tarporley, Alderley Edge, and Macclesfield. Wilmslow, Knutsford, Cheadle, Worsley, Deansgate, and Altrincham.

Botox Northampton

Located in England’s East Midlands region on the grounds of St Andrews Hospital is our Northampton Clinic. We have a team of knowledgeable aesthetic doctors and nurses performing a range of specialised aesthetic treatments including botox injections to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Mel Recchia RGN
Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903

The Private Clinic of Northampton is a short distance away from Yardley Hastings, Great Barrington, Colling tree Park, Boughton, Great Houghton, Grange Park, Little Houghton, East Hunsbury, West Hunsbury, Sandy Lane, Chapel Brampton, Grendon, Abington, Maidwell, Harrington, Wootton, Kelmarsh, Althorpe, Ashton, Quinton, Stanwick, Harlestone, Abington Vale, Weston, Golf Lane, Kislingbury, Upper Harlestone, Guilsborough, Roade, Wellingborough and Raunds.

Botox Injections at The Private Clinic

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive and minimally invasive cosmetic group of clinics. Our doctors and nurses lead the way in perfecting the most natural looking results and we don’t believe anyone need experience the infamous ‘frozen’ face associated with botox injections. We’re proud to share that our referral rate and repeat visits are at an all-time industry high – after all, word of mouth travels a long way.

All of our Clinics are registered with the Care Quality Commission. We work closely with The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services under the responsibility of the Nominated Individual (NI). Find out more about The Private Clinic here.

To arrange a medical consultation to find out more about botox treatment at any of our clinics you can call us on 0333 920 2471 or use our botox treatment online contact form to request a call back.

What are Botox Injections?

January 10, 2019 by Julia Morgan Leave a Comment

Anti-wrinkle injections is a procedure that continues to rise in popularity year after year due to its effectiveness and various uses to treat different concerns.

In this blog post, we will be covering everything about Botox from its different purposes and uses and address the most frequently asked questions about the Botox procedure.

What is Botox?

Botox is the name of a neurotoxin protein derived from the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium. This toxin is FDA approved and regulated for medical use.

Botox is the substance that when injected, enables the relaxation of the muscles responsible for causing the formation of fine lines and wrinkles. There are various brands of Botulinum Toxin but at The Private Clinic, we only use it from renowned manufacturer Allergen.

How do I know if Botox injections are right for me?

Anti-wrinkle injections are suitable for both men and women who are concerned about the appearance of their lines and recommended for patients in their mid-late twenties and upwards, being the most popular ages from 30-35 and up.

Anti-wrinkle injections are not suitable for patients who:

Have had an allergic reaction to type A Botulinum toxin injections.
Has an infection on the area that is intended to be treated.
Are under the age of 18.
Suffer from any diseases affecting the muscles, including the Eaton Lambert syndrome.
Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Taking blood thinning tablets.

What areas can be treated with Botox?

There are several areas that can be treated with Botox and target different concerns.

Where to get Botox injections on the face;

Forehead; This area will target any frown lines.
Between the Eyebrows; This will remove the glabella lines (the 11’s).
Eyebrows; Botox can can help create an eyebrow lift effect by relaxing the muscles that pull the brow line down.
Nose: Botox can be injected into the upper portion of the nose to smooth horizontal lines also known as ‘bunny lines’
Corner of the eyes; To target the fine lines also known as crows feet
Cheek; When injected into the cheek, it can help to reduce the symptoms of bruxism to prevent teeth grinding as well as making the face more oval in appearance.
Upper Lip; Reduce and reduce the lines which appear on the upper lip, botox can also be injected to relax the top lip and reduce a gummy smile.
Around the mouth; Injection into the marionette lines can help to turn the corner of the upwards to improve the appearance of prejowl.
Chin; Can help to remove chin lines and improve the appearance of dimpled chin
Neck; To reduce the appearance of neck rings in the neck and injecting into the ‘Platysmal Bands’ to tighten the neck and decrease banding.
Armpits; Hyperhidrosis treatment uses botox to reduce severe sweating in the armpits which can also be performed on the hands.

Are anti-wrinkle injections (Botox) the same as fillers?

Anti-wrinkle injections and fillers are not the same, however, they can both help minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Anti-wrinkle injections consist of relaxing the muscle to avoid its movement whilst fillers are utilised to add volume to different areas of the skin or fill deep wrinkles, and the substance used is hyaluronic acid as opposed to Botulinum toxin.

How long does Botox last for?

The results of anti-wrinkle injections are not permanent and typically last around 3-6 months. After that time frame you should book in for your next consultation if you wish to maintain the results.

Do the Botox injections hurt?

The pain from the administering of anti-wrinkle injections is minimal. The needle is very fine and small doses of product are used.

Patients might experience some discomfort at first at the point of entry of the needle. However, patients are able to take painkillers before the treatment. We advise against taking anti-inflammatory tablets such as ibuprofen as this type of medication thins the blood and the treatment won’t be able to be performed.

Are there any side effects of Botox injections?

The most frequent side effects are slight bruising, redness and reduced swelling.

The more severe side effects are allergic reactions, infection, drooping of the eyebrow, nausea, numbness, swelling of the eyelids, symptoms similar to the flu, dry skin, dizziness, dry mouth and dry skin.

A full disclosure of side effects will be discussed in consultation to ensure you are making an informed decision before deciding to go ahead with treatment.

At which clinics is Botox available?

Botox is available at several of The Private Clinic locations across the UK including:

Botox Clinic London Harley Street

London Harley Street near to Bayswater, Hyde Park, Green Park, Soho, Notting hill, Kings Road, Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Fulham, Battersea, Regents Park, St Johns Wood, Primrose Hill, Victoria, West End, Marylebone, Knightsbridge, Belgravia, Mayfair, Holland Park, Earls court and Fitzrovia.

Dr Hanson MBBS MSc MBCAM. GMC Number: 6136433
Dr Rosa Santa Cruz MD, PhD. GMC Number: 7441197
Marie Narsoomamode RGN, BSc. NMC Reference No: 92A1045E

Leeds Botox Clinic

Leeds: Calderdale, Leeds city centre, Yeadon, Methley, Harrogate, Stanningley, Roundhay, Chappel Allerton, Scarcroft, Headingly, Doncaster South Yorkshire, Wetherby, Farsley, Pudsey, Kirklees, Oulton, York, Sheffield and Otley.

Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)

Manchester Botox Clinic

Manchester: The areas closest to this clinic include, Alderley Edge, Macclesfield, Leigh, Prestbury, Nantwich, Wilmslow, Tarporley, Knutsford, Worsley, Altrincham, Cheadle, Hale/Hale Barns and Deansgate.

Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)

Birmingham Botox Clinic

Birmingham: The nearby areas are Solihull, Edgbaston, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Kidderminster, and Hampton in Arden, Leamington Spa, Stratford, Shrewsbury, and Harborne.

Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)
Fiona Hamilton RGN

Northampton Botox Clinic

Northampton: The nearest location to this clinic are Great Houghton, Yardley Hastings, Collingtree Park, Great Brington, West Hunsbury, Grange Park, Boughton, Little Houghton, Abington, Golf Lane, Harrington, East Hunsbury, Sandy Lane, Chapel Brampton, Kelmarsh, Abington Vale, Wootton, Grendon , Weston, Roade, Maidwell, Kislingbury, Quinton, Ashton, Harlestone, Althorpe, Upper Harlestone, Stanwick, Wellingborough, Guilsborough, Raunds and areas from, Leicester, the East Midlands, Peterborough, Cambridge, Northants, Norfolk and Norwich.

Mel Recchia RGN
Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903

To find out more information or to book an appointment at any of our clinics please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form.

Our Botox Advice

September 26, 2018 by Steffanie Griffiths Leave a Comment

Botox can do incredible things. The wondrous anti-ageing treatment both tackles unwanted wrinkles and lines, and prevents new ones from forming, by relaxing our facial muscles. Its rejuvenation powers have led the treatment to become the most popular aesthetic treatment worldwide. But while the treatment can go very right, it can also go wrong. To ensure you have great results and optimum safety for your botox treatment, we have some advice on the best places to get botox & best botox brand(s). We also touch on some more important frequently asked botox information.

Best Places to Get Botox on Face

Ultimately the best place for your anti-wrinkle injections is a clinic offering only registered and experienced practitioners, who have undergone training to qualify in both prescribing and carrying out wrinkle injections, to ensure upper most safety standards and best results, and avoid medical complications. At The Private Clinic, for example, we provide only highly trained and experienced nurse prescribers or cosmetic doctors. Also ensure to choose a clinic registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission): a public organisation which regulates and inspects England’s health and social care services.

The best clinics can also be assessed by checking patient satisfaction ratings. Check ratings and reviews from consumers, on sources such as Trustpilot and Google Reviews. Additionally, assess the clinic yourself and ask to see any of their botox before and after photos.

Last but not least, we will also always recommend you choose a clinic focused on natural-looking results, to avoid at all costs the infamous ‘frozen’ look. With The Private Clinic, we ensure an entirely natural-looking result. Other than smoothed-out lines and wrinkles, it won’t look like you have had treatment at all… But how can you ensure this? Patient photos, reviews and the clinics website will all provide a good indication of the clinics approach. Also remember that a good clinic will also always provide honest recommendations in your consultation. It may be that you are not yet suitable for botox, or you do not require as many areas for treatment as you thought.

Best Botox Brand

Although we may call the procedure Botox, Botox® is actually the name of a brand offering the treatment, rather than the name of the treatment itself, which is Botulimum Toxin. Botox® was the first brand of Botulimum Toxin, to be licensed for cosmetic use, in order to treat lines and wrinkles. And there are now several brands of anti-wrinkle injections available.

At The Private Clinic, we recommend only tried and tested, fully approved medical brands for the anti-wrinkle injections, developed by renowned manufacturers worldwide. And in our clinics we choose to offer the original and most widely-known and tested brand, Botox®, by international manufacturer, Allergan.

Botox Prices

Prices for wrinkle relaxing injections are highly competitive and we believe you should prioritise quality when making your final choice of clinic – looking at the factors we have suggested above. At The Private Clinic, our pricing is highly competitive, while we use practitioners with years of experience, and products of the highest quality. Our wrinkle injections start at £195 for 1 area, and you can find out more about our prices on our website.

Baby Botox London

Baby Botox represents a popular new Botox trend, involving tiny doses of the treatment, applied to the typical areas. The treatment offers subtler results and allows greater movement and facial expression, whilst still smoothing and softening lines and preventing further lines and wrinkles forming. Also, with the treatment, results will wear off more quickly than with standard Botox, lasting for approximately two months.

Why choose The Private Clinic for your botox treatment?

Renowned skin experts highly qualified to prescribe and undertake botox injections, with extensive experience
Free consultations before treatment with our skin specialists, who will provide only honest and clear advice and information, and develop a customised treatment plan for you
Natural-looking results tailored to your profile
Highest standard of care, service and aftercare
5 Start Trustpilot Rating and 93% of patients would recommend us to friends and family
We are registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission)

“I recently attended clinic for some facial Botox. I have some fine lines around my eye area and much deeper frown lines between my eyebrows. The initial consultation with Lesley was very thorough, the procedure was explained clearly to me and I had opportunity to ask any questions I had. The actual treatment was painless and the nurse made me feel completely at ease with her friendly and reassuring manner. After care was also explained thoroughly to me. The whole experience from start to finish was professional yet welcoming. I would have no reservations about recommending the clinic and I am absolutely delighted with the results achieved!’ Karen, Client with The Private Clinic

“A nervous new client I was immediately put at ease by the friendly reception staff. I have been a client of Marie at the Harley Street Clinic for almost two years. They listen, they care & they give you great advice. Absolutely delighted with my skin treatments! IPL & Botox. Brighter more even tone skin, and no wrinkles!” Mrs S Gardner, Client with The Private Clinic

If you would like to book a botox consultation with one of The Private Clinic’s highly trained skin experts, please call us on 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form

Aesthetic Doctors

Dr Hanson MBBS MSc MBCAM. GMC Number: 6136433
Dr Richard Brighton-Knight MBChB. GMC Number: 4196903
Dr Rosa Santa Cruz MD, PhD. GMC Number: 7441197

Aesthetic Nurses

Mel Recchia RGN
Dawn Lisa, RGN, RN(Child), SCPHN, PG Dip, BSc (Hons)
Marie Narsoomamode RGN, BSc. NMC Reference No: 92A1045E

Botox Clinics Near Me: We offer several nationwide locations for your botox consultation and treatment, so you can choose a clinic convenient to you. Our nationwide locations include The Private Clinic in: Harley Street London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, and Northampton

5 Things To Consider Before Having Wrinkle Treatments

October 29, 2013 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

Wrinkle injectables are the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment year after year. Thousands of women and men of different ages come to clinics and practitioners across the UK for this injection treatment every year.

Dr Dennis Wolf recently spoke to Female First about things people should think about before having a Botox treatment so we decided to follow up with further details and some more tips. Patient safety is our top priority at The Private Clinic and we would like to see standards raised across the industry.

1. Learn about Botox

Please do familiarise yourself with the ins and outs of any cosmetic treatment you are having. We believe the best patient is an informed patient so we try on our website, blog and social media channels to share information that can help anyone considering treatments. Botox is no different.

Botox is a brand/trade name for the Botulinum toxin which is a protein and neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is an effective muscle relaxer and has been approved for well over 10 years for cosmetic use, with its medical use extending back to the 1950s.

Botulinum toxin is used to treat a huge range of medical problems, including excessive sweating, migraines, eye twitching, muscle spasms and bladder problems. It is the most popular cosmetic procedure year after year in the UK and US as many people find it a great way to maintain and revitalise their skin. The best cosmetic results aren’t noticeable so always choose a good clinic to avoid a frozen look.

2. Make sure you choose a qualified and experienced practitioner

Botox should only ever be administered by an experienced and qualified medical professional or you risk completely unnecessary additional complications that could affect your health indefinitely. Don’t be afraid to ask for their qualifications as well as proof of them. Just 5 minutes of research at home about those qualifications could potentially save you a lot of trouble. It’s a great treatment that really does work so choose carefully.

3. Less is more

Here at The Private Clinic we specialise in natural-looking results. You can easily avoid the “frozen look” with us as our practitioners have many years of experience delivering on our promises. A good clinic will let you know what will work best for you. As a result it may be that you’re not suitable just yet (a compliment for sure) or we may recommend you don’t need as many areas treated as you thought.

4. Know the risks

Every cosmetic treatment has a degree of risk, Botox is no different. If you choose a good doctor or nurse, medical complications are very minimal. No one has died from the cosmetic injection of Botox and complications are rare. It’s the most popular cosmetic procedure every year for very good reason and more people than you expect get it done without anyone knowing. However, for example, a few people may not respond well to the treatment and see the results they would like. It is important to discuss possible risks with your clinic prior to treatment and keep in contact if something goes wrong. Please see point number 2 for more details about how to protect yourself against a bad practitioner.

5. It’s very important to be realistic

Celebrities can spend huge amounts of money on their beauty treatments, something very few can emulate. It’s important not to look at celebrities or other people as ultimate goals, for instance, and look at Botox treatments as ways to enhance you. We can help you manage your expectations by explaining the treatment to you in its entirety. Botox can be used to prevent and treat wrinkles so it attracts people of most ages but a good skincare routine and protecting yourself against the sun can work wonders too. Remind yourself that cosmetic Botox is primarily an effective way to rejuvenate and manage the visible ageing process.

The Private Clinic

The Private Clinic of Harley Street offers anti-wrinkle injections in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow: https://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/anti-ageing/wrinkle-relaxing-injections

Botox Deals: How Far Would You Go for A Discount?

September 26, 2013 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

Seen a cheap Botox deal pressuring you into taking it up with limited time offers? You can report it to the Advertising Standards Agency. Not only is it unethical but it is against the rules. It makes you wonder about clinics who either aren’t aware of these industry rules or choose to ignore them!

You only have one body. Please look after it by choosing an experienced and professional clinic.

Why Can’t You Advertise Botox?

You may have recently seen discounts on popular voucher or deal sites that offer and promote discounted Botox, a prescription only medication (also referred to as POM), in the UK. For those of you who aren’t aware, Botox is not allowed to be advertised, especially using limited time offers or money off discounts because it’s a trademarked prescription medication. This isn’t something taken lightly in the industry by any means, and when a clinic advertises discounted Botox, it makes you think about their ethical stance in general.

What Can I Do About It?

As a potential client, you have the right to complain about such adverts and have it removed if you contact the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) – the regulating body for all the adverts we see around us – as it has broken CAP (Committee of Advertising Practice) regulations.

Rules about promoting prescription medications are in place to protect consumers and helps ethical clinics continue to administer Botox in a careful and controlled environment. Prescription medications differ greatly from over-the-counter medications. They are extensively regulated and so should how we advertise them. In the US, they do not have the same regulations for advertising prescription medications and it can be quite shocking for Britons to see powerful drugs being advertised so openly and aggressively.

Discount Botox Adverts

Advertising discount Botox publicly is a big no-no for any reputable clinic. First and foremost it’s unethical to promote a prescription only medication (POM) in such a way and secondly it is against the UK CAP code regulations, which state you cannot promote the sale of a POM to the public – especially with time offers and discount offers.

The CAP (Committee of Advertising Practice) exists to protect the public from dodgy dealers and unsavoury deals. The ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) monitors and carries out rulings. Ever been annoyed by an advert and thought it was too inappropriate? Chances are the ASA made a ruling about it using CAP regulations and the offending advert has to be removed permanently.

If you allow businesses to aggressively promote Botox with hard sales tactics and steep discounts, you open the floodgates. Medicine use should be based on merit and appropriateness, not how much it is advertised. Botox is injected into you – you don’t want that performed by just anyone out to make a quick buck.

Please note clinics and medical professionals are still allowed to offer discounts. Naturally clinics do offer special prices and offers throughout the year but they just have to follow some sensible rules.

The Private Clinic

The Private Clinic has over 35 years of experience in the industry, setting the standards and maintaining them. We take patient safety very seriously and have high standards in place to protect and care for patients. Our wrinkle-relaxing treatments are administered by a medical professional, either a very experienced and qualified doctor or nurse. You can always come in for a no obligation chat if you have more questions. We think the best patient is an informed patient so we’re more than happy to answer your queries before you decide anything.

We have clinics across the UK in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

To find out more please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form.

5 Things You Should Know about Botox

August 1, 2013 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

Botox has been around since the 1960s and has been used for many cosmetic and medical reasons. Wrinkle-relaxing injections are the most popular non-surgical treatment year after year. It’s important to choose a skilled, experienced and trained medical professional for your treatment as they will be able to deliver the right kind of results for you.

Botox is not a treatment that is suitable for everyone. You may benefit more from laser skin resurfacing or a chemical peel. Before committing to a treatment make sure you know about the treatment and the alternatives. Ask us at a consultation and we can find the right treatment for your body and your needs.

1. Are natural-looking results possible?

A qualified, experienced medical practitioner will be trained to treat a wide range of patients of varying ages and with varying concerns and issues. The practitioner will be able to correctly determine the amount of Botox required without overdoing it and correctly administer it. You tend to only hear about Botox when people overdo it and when people have it done by unqualified practitioners. It is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure in the world for many reasons; including how natural and revitalising the results can look so don’t be put off completely if the treatment could help you.

2. Are there any comparable skincare products?

Botox is a highly specialised and effective treatment. There just isn’t a skincare product that can have a very similar effect on the skin. You should be wary of skincare products that make grand claims about lines and wrinkles. However taking care of your skin is often about a good skincare routine, so please do moisturise regularly for example in order to help you keep those lines and wrinkles in check.

3. Does Botox hurt?

It is not a pain-free treatment but the pain is minimal for lots of patients and does not last very long at all. In rare cases, patients may experience additional discomfort. In such cases, we are available for our patients as part of our patient aftercare. There is a set of instructions which must be followed to ensure you get the best results.

4. What about ageing gracefully?

It’s a very easy thing to say but a much harder thing to live by. Lot so people change and enhance the way they look – wrinkle-relaxing injections are just part of this and really can help people feel more confident and comfortable about their faces.

5. What does a good practitioner look like?

A good practitioner will be qualified and will have extensive experience and training. Ask for details about their qualifications, how many people they’ve treated and how regularly, for example. A good practitioner will listen to you and help manage your expectations so that you proceed with the treatment fully aware of the potential risks and intended outcome.