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Botox (which is short for ‘botulinum toxin’) has truly revolutionized the treatment of ageing skin, and it has become so popular that is now officially the most performed non-surgical cosmetic procedure. Lots of people are still unsure about certain aspects of it though, with common questions being…

1. What is botox? It is a purified protein which, when injected into a muscle, leads to a temporary muscular relaxation. Frown lines, worry lines and laughter lines are all caused by the repeated contractions of facial muscles, and relaxing these muscles with botox injections is a quick, safe and effective way to smooth and soften wrinkles.

2. What will happen during the treatment? The actual procedure takes just 5-10mins and involves a small number of injections of botox solution directly into the muscle groups causing wrinkling.

3. Do I need to do anything particular after having a treatment of botox? You do not need to take any medications after receiving botox injections. All you need to do is perform facial exercises at regular intervals throughout the rest of the day once you have undergone the treatment.

4. How quickly are the effects noticeable? Results are not instantaneous, and typically take a couple of days to initially become noticeable. The full effects tend to take around 7-14 days.

5. How many visits to a cosmetic surgeon are required? Most people have 3-4 botox treatments per year at first, in order to achieve and retain more youthful and fresher skin. This frequency can be reduced after the first year though, as the skin becomes more susceptible to botox with use.

6. If I do not have repeat treatments, will my face ‘droop’?? No, you will suffer no adverse effects at all if you decide to stop having botox treatments.

7. Is there a chance that botox will make my face expressionless? Unless you have far too many botox injections, which only unscrupulous, and most probably unlicensed, cosmetic surgeons would administer, the there is no chance of your face losing its ability to express whatever emotions that it normally can.

8. Are there any side effects? There may be slight discomfort as the needle enters the skin, and there is the possibility of a small bruise at the site of the injection. Other side effects are rare but include slight drooping of the eyelid, which usually resolves itself in a week or so, and headaches. No long term side-effects have been reported.

9. Is it safe to use botox? Botox is considered a very safe medication. It is now approved by medical authorities in over 70 countries worldwide. It has been used widely in the cosmetic industry for the last 15 years.

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