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Botox® in Portsmouth and Fareham - HampshireWhat is botulinum toxin?Botulinum toxin (Botox) is a chemical produced by the botulinum bacterial. Botox® is a protein derivative of the toxin, which, when injected to the muscle, causes it to become weakened or inactivated. It stops the muscle from functioning by blocking neuromuscular transmission – i.e. it stops the chemical messages from the nerve to the muscle. How does it work?By using facial muscles repeatedly throughout a lifetime, the skin is creased in areas of greatest use. The aging process causes the slow down of collagen end elastin production in the skin so that as we get older, these areas of over-use become damaged and the lines become permanent. By reducing the movement of muscles in these areas, the skin stops being creased and is allowed to recover, causing the lines to soften or even fade away. In the areas treated, the muscles are temporarily inactivated (always reversible), during which time the patient can break the subconscious habit of overusing these muscles. Depending on each individual and the dose used, the response to treatment can vary from a relaxation of the muscles to an inability to move the muscles. For the first couple of years, frequent treatments are required to ‘re-educate’ the facial muscles. Thereafter, treatments would be less frequent until a yearly maintenance treatment is normally all that is required. How long has Botox® been in use?As long ago as 1978, Botox® was used as a treatment for patients with eye squints by weakening the over active eye muscle. Since then, it has been used in a variety of therapeutic areas such as spasmodic neck, writer’s cramp, tics, multiple sclerosis, facial spasm, Parkinson’s Disease and cerebral palsy, to name but a few. In more recent times the use of Botox® for cosmetic therapy has become more widespread. What areas can be treated?
Does the treatment hurt?The needles that are used are tiny so pain is minimal. Some people say that it can be a little uncomfortable, but people are usually pleasantly surprised at how quick and pain free the treatment is. How long does the treatment take?The consultation itself can take up to an hour. Actual treatment only takes about ten minutes. Prices start from £150.00 |
“I would like to let other clients know how lovely Leanne made the whole experience down to every little detail, and how personal she made it to me. Leanne was really interested in my expectations of what I wanted and, I am fussy but she answered all my questions helpfully and patiently, which made me feel very confident. The procedure was made as comfortable as possible too and I am more than pleased with my results. I feel like Leanne knew exactly what I wanted which is the outcome that I got” — March 2011