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About Botox
Botox is the common term for the product used, and the treatment using Botulinum toxin. Botox helps to temporarily relax the muscles and excessive movements to smooth out the skin. At Radiance we prefer not to give a ‘frozen look’, just a natural relaxed appearance.
The Problem
Your skin is like a piece of paper, the more you crease it, the more permanent the creases become. Strong frown muscles cause the typical number 11’s between the brows, strong squint muscles cause crow’s feet and strong forehead muscles cause the horizontal wrinkles on the forehead.
When you are young the skin just springs back and there are no visible wrinkles, but as you age and the skin loses elasticity the wrinkles are present even at rest. These wrinkles contribute to making your face look older than it is and can be a cause of loss of confidence and have an affect on mental health.
How It Works
Botox was first introduced by ophthalmic surgeons who injected it near the eye to stop facial tics and they noticed that it reduced the wrinkles in the skin, giving a more youthful appearance. It is now used in many areas of the face and also for many medical conditions such as migraines. The Botox attaches to the nerve endings thus stopping the message to ‘contract’ to the muscles. It is injected into the required area using tiny needles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Am I suitable for Botox?
Downtime for Botox Treatment
Botulinum toxin aftercare tips
Where can Botox be used?
Dr Ros carries out a full facial or body assessment for anyone considering Botox or other treatments. You will be required to fill out a medical form to rule out any conditions that might contraindicate a treatment. The vast majority of healthy people, who are not pregnant or breastfeeding are suitable.
There is no downtime. You can even come for a treatment in your lunch hour.
For at least 4 hours after treatment
- Keep in an upright position
- Do not bend excessively
For at least 12 hours after treatment
- Avoid wearing make-up unless it is mineral make-up
For at least 2 days after treatment
- Do not massage the treated area.
- After washing, pat skin dry very gently with a soft towel
- Avoid vigorous exercise
For at least 2 weeks after treatment
- Avoid exposure to strong sunlight, very cold temperatures and saunas
- Do not have any beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials, facial massage
Please inform Dr Ros if you have changed your medication, have seen your doctor for anything other than a minor illness or are pregnant or trying to conceive when you return for subsequent treatments.
Botox can be injected in areas on the face and body.
- Botox for the face: Forehead / Eye area / Mouth / Lips / Nasal Area / Neck
- Botox for the body: Hands / Feet / Armpit
Dr Ros carries out a full facial or body assessment for anyone considering Botox or other treatments. You will be required to fill out a medical form to rule out any conditions that might contraindicate a treatment. The vast majority of healthy people, who are not pregnant or breastfeeding are suitable.
There is no downtime. You can even come for a treatment in your lunch hour.
For at least 4 hours after treatment
- Keep in an upright position
- Do not bend excessively
For at least 12 hours after treatment
- Avoid wearing make-up unless it is mineral make-up
For at least 2 days after treatment
- Do not massage the treated area.
- After washing, pat skin dry very gently with a soft towel
- Avoid vigorous exercise
For at least 2 weeks after treatment
- Avoid exposure to strong sunlight, very cold temperatures and saunas
- Do not have any beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials, facial massage
Please inform Dr Ros if you have changed your medication, have seen your doctor for anything other than a minor illness or are pregnant or trying to conceive when you return for subsequent treatments.
Botox can be injected in areas on the face and body.
- Botox for the face: Forehead / Eye area / Mouth / Lips / Nasal Area / Neck
- Botox for the body: Hands / Feet / Armpit
Our Expert
Dr Ros Debenham MBChB MRCGP
Qualified Aesthetic Practitioner
Dr Ros Debenham is one of Exeter’s leading aesthetic practitioners. After working in general practice for over 22 years Ros moved over to the aesthetics industry in 2008.