Services - Botox®

What is BOTOX®?

BOTOX® is purified Botulinum Toxin Type A produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a versatile product which is used to treat various conditions such as blepharospasms, migraine, muscle hyperactivity and stiffness, facial wrinkles and excessive sweatiness.

Its commonest use nowadays is to erase facial wrinkles via a few tiny injections on the face. The results are dramatic and apparent within days. It has been widely used for more than 10 years, and is approved by the US FDA for such cosmetic purposes.

What BOTOX® isn’t?

BOTOX® is not magic. It will not radically change your look. It will not make you look twenty years younger. However it will soften those unwanted wrinkles and give you a more relaxed appearance. It does not travel throughout the body system and does not remain in your body indefinitely.

How long does each treatment take?

A full-face treatment takes less than 10 minutes. Fairly dramatic improvements can now be accomplished with little or no ÒdowntimeÓ and with very minimal discomfort. A total of 3-5 treatments spaced one month apart is recommended for optimal results.

How does BOTOX® work?

BOTOX® works by relaxing the tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines and wrinkles. Once the muscle is relaxed, you cannot contract it excessively or continue to make those undesirable facial expressions like frowning.

BOTOX® when used for treatment of excessive sweating in the underarms or palms, targets sweating at its source. It enters the nerves controlling the sweat glands to block the excessive secretion of sweat.

What to expect from the treatment?

Your doctor will determine exactly where and how much BOTOX® to use to achieve the best results. No anaesthetic is required and the treatment usually takes 5 - 10 minutes only. Discomfort is minimal and brief – akin to an ant-bite sting for a few seconds.

Most people resume normal activities immediately. It takes 2-3 days for BOTOX® to take effect and its full effect is seen in 7 days.

How long does the effect last?

BOTOX® lasts for 4 - 6 months.
Repeat injections may be given as desired. Recent studies have shown that repeat injections can impart a longer lasting effect i.e. you need less frequent treatment in the future.

When used to treat excessive sweating of the palms or underarms, the effect of BOTOX® can last up to a year and 8 months respectively.

Are there any side effects?

Most side effects if any are temporary and localized to the treatment areas. Some soreness and mild bruising may be easily covered up with makeup. Headache, drooping eyelids and drooping eyebrows may last for a few weeks but are temporary too.

How much does each BOTOX® procedure cost?

The cost of each treatment is determined by the number of areas treated and therefore the amount of BOTOX® solution used.

Can BOTOX® be combined with other procedures?

BOTOX® is often combined with skin filler injections, laser treatment and chemical peel without any unwanted side effects.

Is BOTOX® suitable for me?

To find out more, please consult your dermatologist.
Your dermatologist would be able to judge what is best to enhance your appearance.

BOTOX® is a registered trade mark of Allergan Inc.