Botulinum toxin or Botox as it is referred to is used to treat facial wrinkles and creases, as well as frown lines, crows’ feet and increased sweating of the armpit. Once injected, Botox blocks the signals from the facial nerves to the muscles, whereby it can no longer contract, enabling the wrinkles to relax and soften.

Botulinum toxin or Botox as it is referred to is used to treat facial wrinkles and creases, as well as frown lines, crows’ feet and increased sweating of the armpit. Once injected, Botox blocks the signals from the facial nerves to the muscles, whereby it can no longer contract, enabling the wrinkles to relax and soften.

What is Botox and how does it Work?

Botox is commonly used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment is used to reduce the appearance of ageing and giving you an overall rejuvenated look and feel.

Botox blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscle, whereby the injected muscle can no longer contract (tighten) as forcefully, which causes the wrinkles to relax and soften.

The areas of the face treated is frown lines, forehead lines, bunny lines (lines in the nose) crow’s feet, chin dimples) smokers line around the mouth, especially where the edges are downturned.

What Causes Wrinkles?

Many factors contribute to wrinkles; the ageing process is the most obvious one, as well as sun damage, which most people aren’t aware of.
We have to remind a lot of our clients not to confuse Botox as a filler, which it isn’t. Botox doesn’t fill in existing wrinkles, what it does is relax the muscles that are creating those wrinkles.