What is Botox?
Botulinum toxin (trade name Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture) is a powerful neurotoxin, which when injected into specific muscles, it temporarily blocks the nerve signals to that muscle & reduces movement. Today botulinum toxin has many uses within medicine & anti-aging including the treatment of muscle spasms, excessive sweating & in facial muscles to reduce the appearance & onset of lines and wrinkles. Botulinum toxin is a Prescription Only Medication (POM) & for your own safety, should only be administered by a suitable qualified medical professional.

Where can Botox be used?
Botox treatments are often used for the following areas: the forehead, in between the brows, crows feet, bunny lines, smoker’s lines, chin, brow lifting, underarms, jawline, gummy smile

How long does Botox take to work?
The effects of Botox can start to appear from the third day following injection into the specific muscles. It can take 7-14 days for the full reduction in muscle movement to occur, any reviews or additional treatment should not be carried out by your qualified medical practitioner before this in order to reduce the risk of over-treatment & complications. Botulinum toxin results will vary between individuals, it may take more than one treatment to gain the desired results in cases of severe movement, lines or wrinkles.

How long will Botox injections last?
The results from Botox treatments vary between individuals. On a cellular level, the toxin has completely disappeared from the muscles after 12 weeks. Movement in the muscles will slowly begin to return before this 12 week mark, once completely worn off you can expect all previous movement, lines and wrinkles to return. Repeat treatments are required to maintain reduced movement & over time any lines & wrinkles will become less severe due to the muscle shrinking. Environmental factors such as exercise & sun exposure may adversely affect the longevity of Botox treatments.

Do Botox Injections hurt?
Any injections can hurt, however this procedure involves small needles and is relatively painless. It is possible to apply local anaesthetic cream or a cold pack to slightly numb the area. There may be some discomfort once the anaesthetic cream wears off but this will soon pass.

What are the side-effects of Botox injections?
Potential Botox side effects include pain where the injection was made, infection, inflammation, swelling, redness, bleeding and bruising. It should be noted that some of these symptoms may indicate an allergic reaction; other allergy symptoms are itching, wheezing, asthma, a rash, dizziness and faintness. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any breathing issues or a faint or dizzy feeling. It is possible for the Botox to spread a little beyond the intended area and affect other tissues close by. For example, if you receive Botox treatments into the forehead close to your eyebrows or your upper eyelids, they could be affected and may droop temporarily. Our trained practitioners know the best areas to inject to avoid side-effects such as droopy eyelids.

Will I have a follow up appointment, after a Botox injection?
You will be invited back for a follow up appointment two weeks after your procedure, free of charge at our Leeds City Centre clinic.

How much is Botox?
These are typical prices: one area of Botox treatment will cost £169, two areas costs £200 & 3 areas £260. Other advanced treatments can be carried out, the price of this will be discussed during your consultation. Botox treatments are sometimes spread over two visits to the clinic to ensure your safety and the best possible results. Review appointments if required should be included in the original price paid for treatment – this is the case here at Serenity Aesthetics in Leeds.

Is Botox safe?
Botox and other Botulinum toxin treatments are Prescription Only Medications (POM) & for your own safety, should only be administered by a suitable qualified medical professional. As with any aesthetics treatments, there are potential risks associated with the use of botulinum toxins, these should be discussed with you at length in order to ensure that you are able to give informed consent to proceed.

How does Botox work?
When botulinum toxin (Botox) is injected, it works by blocking the signal which is sent from the brain down the nerves to the muscle. Once the botulinum toxin has taken effect over several days to two weeks, a reduction in muscle movement causes wrinkles & lines to soften, giving a more youthful appearance to the skin.

How long for Botox to work?
Following injection into specific muscles it can take botulinum toxin 7-14 days to work fully. Slow reduction of movement in the muscles can be seen in some people from 3-4 days onwards.

What does Botox do?
Botulinum toxin (trade name Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture) is a powerful neurotoxin, which when injected into specific muscles, it temporarily blocks the nerve signals to that muscle & reduces movement. When the muscle movement is interrupted, any lines which were present before the treatment will begin to soften. Having periodic treatments with botulinum toxin will work in a preventative way to stop/slow down new How much is Botox for the forehead? lines & wrinkles appearing over time.

How much is Botox for the forehead?
When people have botulinum toxin injected to treat the forehead, this is often combined with treatment between the eyebrows & so it is classed at two areas costing £190. Here at Serenity Aesthetics Leeds, any additional treatment required to enhance the results at the review appointment is included in the original price paid.

Is Botox dangerous?
There are always risks to our health through anything we put into & onto our bodies be this the food we eat, dying hair & having botulinum toxin / dermal filler treatments. Botulinum toxin injections to treat lines & wrinkles on the face use very small doses & are considered safe, provided that they are carried out by a suitably trained & experienced medical practitioner. Side effects from having botulinum toxin treatments can include bruising, headaches & rarely droopy eyelids. Here at Serenity Aesthetics Leeds, our qualified advanced nurse practitioners have been administering our wrinkle-relaxing injections for over 8 years so you know you are in safe hands.

What does Botox feel like when it starts to work?
Some people do not feel anything as botulinum toxin starts to work, usually from 3-5 days after treatment. Other people report that they became aware that they were trying to frown but could feel that they were no longer able to do this. Occasionally people can experience a dull headache between the eyebrows for up to 24 hours after treatment.

What is Botox made from?
Botulinum toxin (trade name’s Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture) is produced by a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Normal saline is used when reconstituting the powdered botulinum toxin into an inject-able solution used in treatments.

Can you have Botox when pregnant?
You are not permitted to have botulinum toxin treatments whilst pregnant or breastfeeding. You may only restart/have botulinum toxin treatments six weeks after giving birth as long as you are not breastfeeding. You should always inform your qualified medical practitioner if you think you may be pregnant or are still breastfeeding.

How long does Botox take to work on Crow’s Feet?
Botulinum toxin (trade name’s Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture) usually starts to take effect 3-5 days after injection. It can, however, take up to two weeks for some people to obtain the maximum benefit from the treatment.

How to make Botox last longer?
On a cellular level, the toxin has completely disappeared from the muscles after 12 weeks. Movement in the muscles will slowly begin to return before this 12 week mark, once completely worn off you can expect all previous movement, lines and wrinkles to return. Having regular treatments as advised by your qualified medical practitioner will keep you free of lines and wrinkles for longer. Wearing sunglasses & SPF during sunny periods/holidays will also help to keep muscle movement at bay for longer.

Is Botox vegan?
Because botulinum toxin is obtained in a laboratory from bacteria & does not contain animal products, it could be considered as being vegan. However, because botulinum toxin (trade name’s Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture) is a prescription medication it must be tested on animals to be sold legally. Some manufacturers are pushing for a change in this legislation and have dramatically reduced their animal testing as a result.

Can you train after Botox?
Yes, within five minutes of having a botulinum toxin treatment the toxin has already been absorbed into the specific muscles. After this time there is no risk of the toxin migrating & so going for a workout at the gym on the same day of your treatment is acceptable.

How long does Botox last in forehead?
The results from botulinum toxin treatments vary between individuals. On a cellular level, the toxin has completely disappeared from the muscles after 12 weeks. Movement in the muscles will slowly begin to return before this 12 week mark, once completely worn off you can expect all previous movement, lines and wrinkles to return. Repeat treatments are required to maintain reduced movement & over time any lines & wrinkles will become less severe due to the muscle shrinking. Environmental factors such as exercise & sun exposure may adversely affect the longevity of botulinum toxin treatments.

Is Botox bad for you?
There are always risks to our health through anything we put into & onto our bodies be this the food we eat, dying hair & having botulinum toxin / dermal filler treatments. Botulinum toxin injections to treat lines & wrinkles on the face use very small doses & are considered safe, provided that they are carried out by a suitably trained & experienced medical practitioner. Side effects from having botulinum toxin treatments can include bruising, headaches & rarely droopy eyelids. Here at Serenity Aesthetics Leeds, our qualified advanced nurse practitioners have been advising and administering wrinkle-relaxing injections for over 8 years so you know you are in safe hands.