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INVISALIGN
Anti-Wrinkle
Anti-wrinkle treatments can subtly enhance your appearance to give a more youthful look. They cause the facial muscles to relax, smoothening the appearance of wrinkles that occur naturally with age and help prevent further ageing of the skin.
How does it work?
Normal facial expressions cause the facial muscles to contract. Over time, this can create lines and wrinkles in the face. This process can be further accelerated by other factors such as stress, sun exposure, smoking, alcohol and hormonal influences.
Anti-wrinkle treatments contain Botulinum Toxin (Type A) which is a purified protein produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum. This toxin works by temporarily disrupting nerve activity to muscles, causing them to relax. This results in less lines and wrinkles and a dramatically smoother and younger looking appearance.
How long does it last?
The treatment itself takes a matter of minutes to carry out and optimum results will be achieved between 7-14 days. The results typically last between 3-6 months and vary between individuals. As the effects wear off, the action of the muscle will gradually return, causing lines and wrinkles to reappear. Re-treatment is often then desired however with time, the lines and wrinkles will be less severe.
Where can you treat?
The glabella (frown lines), forehead, crow's feet, undereye (jelly roll), nose/bunny lines, upper lip lines, dimpled chin, neck/jowls and downturned mouth.
What are the risks?
As long as this treatment is carried out by a fully qualified medical professional, it is completely safe! There is always a risk of bruising with any injection, and some people get a headache right after treatment. However, the majority of people experience little to no down time and return to work straight after the procedure. A full consultation will always be carried out prior to treatment and aftercare will be provided with instructions on how to minimise the risk of any side effects. I will also provide you with emergency contact details in the unlikely event of any serious post-treatment problems.
Advanced Toxin
Botulinum Toxin can also be used in advanced techniques to improve a gummy smile, stop teeth clenching and headaches, lift the neck area and prevent excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
Gummy Smile
A 'gummy smile' is described as an excessive amount of gum on show when smiling, which to some clients is cosmetically undesirable.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) can be injected into the muscles that elevate the upper lip, causing them to relax and reducing the amount of gum on show.
Masseter
Masseters are the big chewing muscles on the side of the jaw and when they are overused they can become very bulky, causing a wide lower face. People who suffer from bruxism (teeth grinding) commonly have overactive masseters which can not only cause a wider face but also headaches, jaw pain and worn teeth.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) can be injected into the masseter to relax it which in turn helps with clenching/grinding, migraine relief and can lead to slimming of the jaw.
Nefertiti Neck Lift
The ‘turkey neck’ appearance occurs as we age due to loss of muscle tone, skin elasticity and subcutaneous fat, as well as the gravitational descent of the soft tissues of the face. The neck becomes saggy and wrinkly with a prominence of the muscular bands that extend from the jaws to the collar bones and exaggeration of the jowling effect in the lower face.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) can be injected into the neck muscle (platysma), allowing the opposing muscles to elevate the lower face. This enhances the jawline, improves the appearance of jowls and softens lines on the neck.
Hyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is a common problem that can cause great inconvenience and social embarrassment. This can have detrimental effects on self-confidence and deprive people of the freedom to enjoy social activities.
Botulinum toxin (Botox) can be used to treat excessive sweating of the armpits by blocking the stimulation of sweat glands, reducing the amount of sweat produced.
This treatment has been shown to reduce the amount of sweat produced by up to 90%. Clients regain the ability to live happy and active lifestyles without the stress and anxiety that excessive sweating can cause.
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