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Wrinkles Reduction With Botox
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Reduce Facial Wrinkles
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Smooth Overlying Skin
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Preventative Anti-aging Treatment
How Does Botox Benefit You?
Forehead Lines
Frown Lines
Crow's Feet
Jaw & Neck Lift
Perioral Lift
What is Botox?
Botox, also known as botulinum toxin, works by intercepting nerve signals directed to muscles, halting their contraction. This action effectively halts the onset of wrinkles and fine lines, allowing existing wrinkles to ease and soften, while preventing further deepening.
Primarily applied to dynamic expression lines such as forehead creases, crow's feet encircling the eyes, and frown lines, Botox differs in its impact on static wrinkles, those caused by sun damage or gravity, where its efficacy is limited.
Among the commonly available Botulinum toxin types—Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Daxxify—variations in formulation significantly influence dosages, product spread, and the duration of results. The selection among these relies on the specific treatment areas, desired outcomes, and the advice of a professional.
Suitable For
Botox can reduce wrinkles caused by facial expressions or posture:
Like to frown
Like to squint
Like to laugh
Like to look down at phone
Other Usages of Botox
Gummy Smile
To diminish the overly active muscles lifting the upper lip during a smile, Botox can help lessening the lift of the lip and consequently mitigating the exposure of gums while smiling.
Hyperhidrosis
Through administration of Botox into specific sweat glands, it effectively interrupts the release of the chemical trigger responsible for activating sweat glands.
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Bruxism
Botox in the jaw muscles interrupts nerve signals, bringing temporary relaxation. This relieves TMJ pain, discomfort, and muscle spasms.
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TMJ Disorders
Botox in the jaw muscles interrupts nerve signals, bringing temporary relaxation. This relieves TMJ pain, discomfort, and muscle spasms.
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Treatment Overview
Treatment Duration
10 – 30 mins
Recommended Session
1 session
Recommended Interval
Once every 3 - 4 months
Recovery Time
Minimal
Neurotoxins
Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Daxxify
What Happens During Your Treatment?
Before the procedure, we will cleanse your skin and map out the treatment areas before procedure to ensure best results.
Botox is injected using a fine needle into specific muscles, with the number of injections based on the treated area and desired outcome.
Comparisons
Aspect | Botox | Dysport | Xeomin |
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Active Ingredient
| OnabotulinumtoxinA
| AbobotulinumtoxinA
| IncobotulinumtoxinA
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Spread
| Spreads less from injection
| Spreads more from injection
| Similar spread to Botox
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Protein Content
| Contains accessory proteins
| Contains accessory proteins
| "Naked" molecule, no proteins
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Onset of Action
| 3-7 days
| 2-5 days
| 3-7 days
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Duration
| 3-4 months
| 3-4 months
| 3-4 months
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Storage
| Requires refrigeration
| Requires refrigeration
| Doesn’t require refrigeration
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Potential Resistance
| Possible due to proteins
| Possible due to proteins
| Reduced likelihood due to lack of proteins
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Combination Treatments
Dermal Fillers: Botox and dermal fillers complement each other in combating aging. Botox relaxes muscles to reduce wrinkle formation from movement, while dermal fillers restore volume in areas like cheeks and lips.
Chemical Peels: Pairing Botox with chemical peels enhances skin rejuvenation. Chemical peels exfoliate and refine skin texture, while Botox targets dynamic wrinkles.
Laser Therapy: Laser therapy addresses skin texture and tone, while Botox focuses on dynamic wrinkles.​
Botox FAQs
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Myth: Complete elimination of dark circles is always achievable.Truth: The effectiveness of treatments varies depending on the root cause. While certain remedies can notably diminish dark circles, total eradication may not be universally attainable.
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Myth: Permanently reducing dark circles is feasible by applying cold tea bags or cucumbers.Truth: While these solutions may offer temporary relief by lessening puffiness or calming the skin, they do not tackle the underlying causes or provide a lasting remedy.
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Myth: Dark circles always signify poor health.Truth: Although dark circles might indicate health issues like allergies or deficiencies at times, they can also result from genetics or facial structure, occurring naturally.
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