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Wrinkle Relaxing Injections

Neurotoxin is a muscle relaxant that lasts 6 months. The injection of a purified protein produced by Clostridium botulinum bacterium is a doctor administered treatment that takes 10 minutes and with minimal discomfort so that you can resume normal activity straight away. Results appear after 3 days to 3 weeks.

As the effects are fading they do so gradually.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

What does the treatment contain?

Neurotoxin is a purified protein that contains Botulinum bacterium. It is a non – surgical procedure that involves a series of injections. Very low doses of Botulinum are used to treat lines such as forehead, frown and crows feet.

What way does it work?

Neurotoxin is injected into muscles leading to temporary muscle paralysis

Where can I have the treatment?

Neurotoxin treatment is most popularly used in forehead, frown and crows feet. However other areas where this treatment is beneficial are neck, chin, upper lip and around mouth.

How long does it take to work?

Effects can be seen within 3 days to 3 weeks.

What does the treatment feel like?

Discomfort is minimum and very short lived. After treatment possible to return to work. Skin sensation is normal with treatment. The aim of the treatment is improvement to regain a refreshed well-rested look, which is natural.

How do I gain maximum benefit from my treatment?

Once you have had the treatment over 90% clients tend to continue the treatment as the results speak for themselves. Although a matter of personal choice maximum benefits are achieved when treatments are scheduled approximately every 6 months.

What will happen if I do not keep treatments maintained?

Your lines and wrinkles will return to the way they were before and certainly no worse.

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