Botox Wirral

What is Botox?

More and more women are seeking new ways to maintain their youthful good looks, or try to appear younger. Botox is now used regularly by women of all ages and is now more affordable and accepted as a great method for removing the signs of ageing.

Botox is a derivative of the botulism disease and was found to be the leading cause of bacterial food poisoning from spoiled food items. Botox in a derivative of botulism associated protein, which when used in small quantities can freeze small muscles around the face.

As we age muscle movements we make when speaking, or when making facial expressions make collagen disintegrate, which is the substance that provides elasticity and flexibility of a persons skin layers. The lack of collagen can cause the skin to wrinkle or sag  if Botox is injected to fill the area and to freeze the affected muscles by blocking nerve signals between the brain and muscles.

Benefits of Botox

Botox is a less severe solution of ridding yourself of fine lines, rather than a facelift. It is not permanent, so if the results are not satisfactory you can search for other methods, but is effective immediately.
Botox is administered very fast, and a patient can resume normal activities immediately, there is no need to be absent from work, no bandages are necessary and there should be no bad effects afterwards.

How is it given?

Botox is administered through a very thin needle that can be injected into the exact place where the treatment is required, for example the appearance of wrinkles or a crow’s feet. Botox can be a little uncomfortable, but because the needles are so thin it should not be too much of a problem, and is usually bearable.

The person administering the injection must be trained in the procedure, namely the correct dosage and how to make it clean and safe and dispose of equipment properly. Always ask to see a certificate of qualification and make sure they have insurance to cover their practice.

It is advisable to find someone who has a wealth of experience and a good reputation. The Botox injections will take around 15 minutes from start to finish, although this varies depending on the number of injections you receive and the areas injected.

What are the risks of Botox?

Although Botox has been certified as safe by drug authorities, it can still be dangerous if misused or administered wrongly. Botox must not be used on any infected skin or broken skin or if you suufer from any skin disorders. It is often the case that some bruising or pain may be felt shortly after receiving treatment, but this should be very minimal, if any ta all.

It is suggested that continued use can lead to muscle fibers thinning permenantly and side effects can be muscle weakness that can lead to a lowering of certain functions, such as the eyelid or eyebrow.

Although Botox comes from a potentially toxic substance, it is given in such small doses that it poses no health risk. It is gradually degraded by the body, and the procedure must be repeated every few months to preserve the visual benefits.

Botox has become very popular in recent years as a safer alternative to a facelift. It is not a permanent solution to wrinkles and sagging skin, but it seems to work well, if you have the procedure every 3-4 months.