BOTOX® has been used safely and effectively for over ten years to treat many ophthalmological and neurological disorders. Each year, thousands of patients receive BOTOX® treatments for a variety of conditions and is quickly becoming a popular treatment for reversing the visible signs of ageing.

For us, BOTOX® is much more than just rejuvenating your skin. We aim to equip you with the knowledge and products necessary to protect and maintain your renewed skin for the long term.

BOTOX® is a simple and safe procedure. Utilising a tiny micro needle, a very small amount of is BOTOX®, is injected very precisely, into several locations on the face. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of liquid is utilised, the pain associated with the injections is minimal. Most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. No addition of anaesthetic is required and you can resume normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or back to the office. Some patients experience a slight, temporary bruising at the injection site. This can be covered with makeup.

Temporary bruising is the most common side effect. In some cases, the toxin can migrate and cause the temporary weakness of nearby muscles. In rare cases, there can be drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of facial expression. The risk of any side effect depends on the muscles injected.

Dr Rippon will discuss this with you in length before your treatment.

Because the effects of BOTOX® are completely reversible, any side effects are temporary, lasting only a few weeks.

If dynamic wrinkles make you look older than you are, cosmetic denervation can smooth these out and give you a more youthful and pleasant appearance, However, this procedure cannot improve wrinkles due to ageing and sun-damaged skin alone they are unrelated to facial muscle contractions. BOTOX® injections will not improve sagging skin or replace the need for a facelift or brow lift.

Unfortunately, BOTOX® injections are a temporary solution for the treatment of wrinkles. The effects of the injections last for up to 4 months. You will need to have injections about two to three times per year should you wish to reduce the wrinkles over the year. Clinical studies indicate the duration of treatment benefits is increased over time, such that you should require fewer injections as time goes by. Also, the duration of effect varies from patient to patient and may be less effective for those patients greater than 65 years of age. After that, the muscle action returns. When frown lines reappear, a repeat treatment is necessary to regain the results.

* Results vary from patient to patient.