Wrinkles are caused by everyday factors like sun damage, smoking and facial expressions including laughing or frowning. As you get older the elasticity of your skin reduces too, and wrinkles naturally form - injectable procedures can help to reduce wrinkles for younger looking skin. These injectable procedures help to smooth out facial wrinkles especially frown lines on the forehead, wrinkles around the eyes and laughter lines, without the need for surgery. Injectable treatments are often used to slow down the effects of ageing and as a non-surgical alternative to facelifts or brow lifts.
There are a number of botox type products on the market, including Dysport, Azzalure, Xeomin, Vistabel,as well as the original Botox, but are all commonly referred to as 'botox' because they all contain the same toxin A that stops muscles from moving and smoothes wrinkles on the face.
Botox is particularly good for the upper face, eg frown lines, crows feet, smile lines and brow furrows, Botox smoothes, lifts and can even be used to correct asymmetry and shape the eyebrows into a nice arch. It can also be used to treat lip lines and neck wrinkles, when administered by an experienced practitioner. It can also prevent new lines forming.
Botox-type treatments can least anywhere from 3-6 months and start from £180 for the first area and £75 per area thereafter.