Frown lines, worry lines and crow’s feet are caused by smiling, laughing or frowning – and the more expressive you are the deeper the lines will become! As we get older our skin’s repair mechanism slows and so the problem accelerates. Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX®) is a very effective non-surgical way to treat the condition.

Botulinum Toxin has been used extensively for certain medical conditions. It has now been approved, under the name of Vistabel®, for cosmetic use. We can also use Botulinum Toxin for the treatment of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

How Does It Work?

The Botulinum toxin attaches itself to the nerves that control muscles and prevents the nerve from sending its chemical signal to the muscle, so in turn preventing the muscle from contracting5. The result of this temporary paralysis of the dynamic facial muscles that are responsible for wrinkles is a reducing or eliminating of the lines when we frown or smile. Because the movement of the muscle has been reduced and the creases are not being continually formed, the skin can gradually recover causing the lines to soften over time.

What is the Treatment Like?

Using a very fine needle tiny amounts of Botulinum Toxin are injected into specific areas according the placement of your lines and the severity of the condition. You may experience a very brief stinging sensation, but as the injections are so tiny discomfort is generally minimal.