Botox
Botox®, also known as Botulinum toxin type A is a purified protein that effectively and safely blocks nerve impulses responsible for wrinkles formation. 10 minutes is all it takes to maintain and preserve your youthful complexion – with results that last up to 6 months.
What Can Botox® Do ?
- Wrinkle elimination
Botox is administered to smooth forehead frown lines, crow’s feet and glabellar lines (lines between both eyebrows). The procedure can also help prevent worsening of these wrinkles. - Reduce excessive sweating
Excessive sweating of the armpits, palms or soles is an embarrassing complaint and can interfere with many daily activities. Fortunately, Botox can be injected to temporarily block the activity of sweat glands, and thus decrease sweating. The effects typically last 4 to 6 months after which a repeat procedure will be needed. - Jawline or calve slimming
V-shaped faces have been an envy of many Asian women. As one of the common causes for a square jawline in Asians is due to a bulky masseter muscle (chewing muscle), Botox can be administered to shrink the size of the masseter muscle. Botox can also be used to tone down bulky calve muscles to give the appearance of slimmer legs. - Neck Rejuvenation
Aging causes the neck muscles to weaken and eventually leads to “turkey neck” appearance which is characterised by pronounced vertical neck bands. Botox can be used to relax the platysma muscle and minimise the unsightly neck bands. This treatment is most appropriate for patients not keen on surgery but would like a smoother, more youthful looking neck line. - Lower face improvements
Botox can be injected to temporarily diminish the appearance of “gummy smile”, which refers to a smile where excess upper gum is showing. Besides that, Botox can be used to smooth a dimpled chin and produce a subtle upturn to the corners of the mouth to give a more pleasant appearance.
How soon can I see the results for Botox® and how long does it last ?
For wrinkle elimination, results will be visible after 1 week and thereafter last 4 to 6 months.
Will I Look “Frozen” After Botox® ?
Botox will not radically change your facial appearance. The muscle activity is temporarily reduced by Botox, so you can still frown or smile without the wrinkles. Some patients do report that their facial expressions become less intense after Botox but at the same time, they also looked more pleasant, relaxed and refreshed. For a more conservative approach, there is “Botox Lite” for those who prefer a natural but rejuvenated look.
It is important to communicate your expectations to our doctor before the procedure – whether you prefer to retain some mobility of the treated areas so that the treatment can be tailored to your requirements.
Will I Look Worse Than What I Originally Was After the Botox® Effects Wear Off ?
If you choose not to continue Botox treatment, the wrinkles or muscle bulk will gradually return to the same way they looked before treatment (and not worse than before). Botox does not affect the normal aging process.
What are possible side effects from Botox® ?
Most side effects are short-lived and mostly resolve spontaneously. Common side effects include swelling, pain and mild bruising at the injection site.
What is “Botox® Lite”?
“Botox Lite”, also commonly known as “Baby Botox”, “Mini Botox” or “Micro Botox” is the refined technique for solving the frozen face problem representing the Botox cliche. The idea behind “Botox Lite” is that the doctor administers just enough Botox to relax the facial muscles without paralyzing them. “Botox Lite” employs a very specific technique designed to preserve the patient’s normal facial movements and expressions but at the same time is effective to soften unsightly lines and wrinkles. The key is to take the edge and severity off wrinkles without making the patient look plastic.
The downside of “Botox Lite” is that results of this subtler approach do not last as long as the conventional Botox treatment, and touch-ups must be scheduled more often for maintained results. Generally, “Botox Lite” may last from one to three months, depending on the severity of wrinkles and the condition of the treated areas. As stated before, lines and wrinkles do not typically disappear completely. A patient should still expect to have lines or wrinkles, but the creases are softened and less deep compared to without any Botox at all.