Botox Treatment

Botulinum Toxin is the first choice for treatment of the lines and wrinkles on the face that occur when the muscles move from concentrating, frowning and laughing. When we are younger these movements smooth away as the muscle relaxes but as we get older the skin loses its elasticity and gradually lines form permanently. At Springwell Clinic we aim for you to look naturally refreshed and relaxed following your treatment. You will have a one-to-one consultation with your nurse prior to any treatment where you can discuss Botox™ fully, to see if it is the right treatment for you. Our Botox treatment clinic is in Marlow, a stone’s throw from Maidenhead, Cookham, Amersham, Beaconsfield and Henley-on-Thames, simply give us a call to book your consultation today.

What are the Benefits of Botox?

• Reduces appearance of lines and wrinkles.
• Treats ‘gummy smiles’
• Reduces teeth grinding & jaw clenching,
• Reduces tension and migraine headaches.
• Excess sweating to underarms 
• Can reduce eyelid spasms.
• Reduces the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). By relaxing
• muscles which cause frowning, it allows the brain to secrete more
• endorphins.
• Has a long safety profile
• is used for other medical conditions
• Looks very natural if injected by an expert injector

What is Botox?

Botulinum Toxin-A started to be used cosmetically 26 years ago when it was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It was discovered in the 1820s and has been used for medical treatments since 1950. 

It is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments with over 6 million treatments administered world wide every year. It continues to gain in popularity and is now almost considered the ‘norm’ in treating lines and wrinkles. We are aware of celebrities having treatments and often very poor or overdone treatments hit the front pages but the majority of people who have Botulinum Toxin-A treatments have natural results making them look refreshed and more youthful. There are 3 different types of Botulinum Toxin-A on the market and although they all act in slightly different ways, give the same results.

As well as treatment for lines and wrinkles other conditions that can be treated with Botulinum Toxin-A are Bruxism – this is where we over clench or grind our teeth in our sleep resulting in a build up of muscle and a wearing down of teeth, as well as being very annoying for the other person who shares your bed! It can be treated simply and the results are fantastic. Gummy smiles are where full teeth and gums show when smiling. A few units put in the right place can relax the muscle resulting in a more natural smile. Headaches caused by over frowning or concentrating at computers, can be improved by relaxing the muscles in the forehead. Hyperhidrosis or excessive underarm sweating treated with Botulinum Toxin-A can simply improve this condition by 70-80% giving the person who suffers with it almost immediate relief.

Other medical conditions treated with Botulinum Toxin A are Chronic Migraine, overactive bladders, muscle twitching and spasms.

How to find qualified Botox practitioners

Botulinum Toxin-A should only be injected by an expert medical injector, who has a lot of experience. This way you will ensure you have a natural looking result. When first looking into having treatment for any of the cosmetic treatments, do some back ground checks on the injector, typically you should look for the follow: 

• They should be a nurse, dentist or doctor who has trained in giving these treatments and preferably have been doing them for a while. 
• You should have a consultation and all your questions answered. 
• You should have a face to face consultation with the prescriber if its not the person doing the treatment. 
• You should be asked about any medical conditions and take any prescribed medication with you. 
• You can’t be treated if you are pregnant or breast feeding, have certain neurological conditions or have been prescribed certain antibiotics. 
• You should sign a consent form. 
• You should have before and after photographs taken. 
• You should be advised and given written information for post treatment care. 
• You should be asked to return for a 2 week followup after your first treatment. 
• Treatments are spaced 3-4 months to start with and get longer in between as your muscle activity calms down. 
• You may have some bruising or a headache following your treatments. Ensure you have the phone number of your practitioner so you can contact them if you have any concerns

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