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Botox® in South Africa
BOTOX Non Surgical Cosmetic Surgery
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Botox is the brand name of a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botox® is a popular non-surgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crow’s feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck.
Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. The injected muscles can no longer contract, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.
The procedure takes only a few minutes and no anaesthetic is required. It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect and it is best to avoid alcohol at least one week prior to treatment. Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications should be stopped two weeks before treatment in order to reduce bruising.
The effects from Botox will last four to six months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear and wrinkles need to be re-treated. The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with time because the muscles are being trained to relax.
BodyContours Healthcare South Africa, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Durban
What to expect at your visit:
You will be asked to contract the facial muscles (frowning, squinting) that affect the area to be treated. This will help your surgeon determine the best location for the injection. The Botox is normally injected directly into the muscle with a tiny needle.
There is generally no recovery period. You can go directly back to your normal activities. Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. Headaches, which disappear within 24-48 hours, can occur, but this is rare. A small percentage of patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually resolves within three weeks. This development is usually caused by migration of the Botox and for this reason you shouldn't rub the treated area for 12 hours after injection, or lay down for three to four hours. There have been no allergies associated with Botox to date.
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a neurological disease should not use Botox.
Since Botox doesn't work for all wrinkles, a consultation with a doctor is recommended.
BodyContours Healthcare South Africa, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg and Durban