Botox
In small doses, Botox can assist in reducing skin wrinkles resulting in a smoother more youthful appearance.
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Procedure takes 10-30 mins
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Results are seen around 10-14 days
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Treatment lasts 2-4 months
What is Botox®?
Botox® (botulinum toxin a) is a refined neurotoxic protein produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum. It prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, that stimulates muscle contraction, and causes a temporary paralysis. It has been used medically for almost 40 years, treating a range of neurological and urological diseases. Botox® has been used in cosmetic medicine over the last 20 years and is one of the most studied medicines in the world.
How long does Botox last?
Botox injections last on average 2-4 months, depending on the dose injected. Patients with a faster metabolism may find they metabolise the product quicker than others. I use the brand Xeomin® as I feel this product provides the best results.
Are there any contraindications?
Yes, the following patients cannot have Botox®:
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Pregnant and breastfeeding women
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Patients with a known allergy to Botulinum Toxin A
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Patients with Myasthenia Gravis or other defective neuromuscular transmission disorders.
I don’t want to look frozen, how can I achieve a natural result?
Everyone’s face is unique and requires different doses. I tailor the dose according to your goals and my professional judgement. The goal is to achieve a natural result and I’d rather under treat you and top up at your follow up appointment, than over treat you. Rest assured, you will not leave my clinic looking like the patients that appear on Botched - I promise.
Botox Before & After
FAQs
Xeomin is a purified botulinum toxin type A free from complexing proteins. It is used to improve the look of upper facial lines including frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar lines), wrinkles at the side of eyes (crows feet) and horizontal forehead lines. Xeomin ® (Incobotulinumtoxin A) 50, 100 Units is a Prescription Medicine. Indications: In adults, for the treatment of cervical dystonia; blepharospasm; spasticity of the upper limb; upper facial lines: glabellar frown lines, lateral periorbital lines (crow’s feet), horizontal forehead lines. Xeomin has both risks and benefits, consult your doctor if Xeomin is right for you. Further information on the risks and benefits of Xeomin can be found in the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) available from www.medsafe.govt.nz or by calling 0800 822 310. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional. Common side effects include: Headaches; nausea; tenderness, swelling, redness, numbness or bruising of the skin; dry eye; heavy feeling of eyelid/eyebrow/forehead; face/brow not symmetrical, dropping eyelids/eyebrows. Serious Side effects are rare and include allergic reactions. Xeomin is an unfunded medicine, prescription charge will apply. Normal doctor charges will still apply. Copyright © 2020. Pharmacy Retailing NZ Limited t/a Health Care Logistics (HCL). 58 Richard Pearse Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022 All rights reserved. Xeomin ® and Merz Aesthetics are registered trademarks of Merz Pharma GMbH & Co. KGaA