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What is Botox?

Chances are you’ve heard of Botox treatment. After all, it is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world.

But in order to truly understand Botox, we have to briefly get a bit scientific. Botox is the brand name of botulinum toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium is found in plants, soil, water and even animal intestines. It works by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which effectively causes localised muscle relaxing that lasts for several months.

Although you might feel a little trepidation about a procedure that involves a muscle-relaxing chemical, in the hands of fully qualified and experienced medical professionals, Botox can safely and effectively be used to minimise wrinkles when administered in small doses. It is also worth noting that Botox was first used in healthcare as a treatment for muscle disorders, long before it was embraced as a cosmetic treatment.

This low-level muscle relaxing is how Botox reduces the wrinkling of skin that naturally occurs as we age and move our faces. Botox can even help to reduce further creasing.

Despite being technically poisonous, researchers consider Botox to be one of the safest skincare options for people looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles cosmetically, especially when compared to many more intrusive cosmetic procedures. In fact, a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology found that, when performed by a board-certified dermatologist, less than 1 percent of Botox patients experience an issue.

It is worth noting that Botox is actually the name of the first brand leader for this treatment and not the name of the treatment itself. Today, there are a number of different brands able to offer products based on Clostridium Botulinum. At Ewan Bramley Skin Clinic we typically use Azzalure – one of the leading brands in the market today.

What is Botox made of?

Botox is a chemical that requires careful application by highly qualified professionals. When injected, Botox blocks signals from your nerves to your muscles, and this prevents the muscles from contracting. This can ease certain muscular conditions and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

More specifically, cosmetic Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) for injection contains sterile, vacuum-dried purified botulinum toxin type A. In injections, the toxin is present in tiny doses in order to relax facial muscles and make wrinkles and fine lines less visible.

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What does Botox do?

More than anything else, Botox is used in order to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. However, Botox can also be used in the treatment of conditions such as excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), neck spasms (cervical dystonia), an overactive bladder and blepharospasm. Botox has also been known to treat chronic migraines.

Botox injections are designed to temporarily prevent a muscle from moving. In doing so, they reduce the appearance of existing wrinkles by smoothing out the skin and make more wrinkles less likely to occur as the face is moved less.

Botox was the first drug to use botulinum toxin, but it is now used in other products such as Dysport, Myobloc and Xeomin. Each of these is different in terms of dosage units, so they can’t be used interchangeably.

Botox injections block the chemicals signals from nerves that cause the muscles to contract. People who are concerned about wrinkles and signs of ageing can use these injections to relax the facial muscles, particularly in the forehead and around the eyes.

Health experts generally recommend that you should not use Botox if you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Botox should also not be used by people who suffer from an allergy to cow’s milk protein.

But don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at what some of our customers have to say about the Ewan Bramley experience.

Dermal fillers or Botox?

Alongside Botox, dermal fillers are among the most popular cosmetic anti-ageing procedures. They involve face and lip fillers that are injected into the face in order to fill in both fine lines and deeper lines, and add volume to areas such as lips and cheeks.

Like Botox, fillers are not permanent. The amount of time they last will depend both on the type of filler and where it is injected. On average, they last between six and 18 months.

The main difference between dermal fillers and Botox is that Botox reduces the activity of muscles in the face that cause wrinkles, while dermal fillers increase volume beneath the surface of the skin.

At Ewan Bramley we are often asked which treatment is better. While there may be certain facial features that make one person more suited to a certain treatment over another, the truth is that there is no “better” treatment in general. The right choice will depend on your specific requirements and what you want to get from your treatment. If you are unsure about the best option for you, you can always speak to our expert clinician, Harriet Rusby, who can go through your choices and help you assess the pros and cons of each.

Botox treatment before and after

Botox offers extremely quick results, which is part of what makes it so popular. The swift smoothing of the skin is considered to give an overall more youthful appearance. This makes it even easier to experience the immediate differences of Botox before and after treatment. Botox injections usually begin to truly show their effects between one and three days after the treatment.

Many people who undergo Botox do so because they are sick of feeling like they constantly look tired, are concerned that a few stray wrinkles are ageing them a little too much, or they may even be suffering from low self-esteem. Their skin may be a constant source of upset and anxiety for them, leading to a low mood that’s extremely difficult to shift.

With just a short treatment, patients can enjoy greater confidence in their appearance. Not only does Botox provide clear aesthetic changes, but it can also lead to a more positive mood and mindset.

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