Age Less Clinic Based Aesthetic Service Plymouth Devon

Wrinkle Smoothing with Botox®

Botulinum toxin A has been used to smooth out wrinkles for many years.

It is a safe treatment that lasts for 3-4 months.

It has also been used to treat other conditions such as migraine headaches, bladder problems and also excessive sweating under the arms (hyperhydrosis).

The Botulinum Toxin A that we prefer to use is Azzalure which is one of the leading brands in the UK.

We also are able to use an new drug by the same company as Azzalure called Alluzience. This drug is great if you need a quick acting treatment as it starts to take effect within 24 hours and lasts one month longer than Azzalure. This is great for people who need a quick result for a special event. Please ask for details.

How does Botox® work?

At Age Less we treat lines on the face that are known as 'mobile lines', which are created when you use your face muscles. Treating these lines with botox® temporarily relaxes the muscles to soften facial expressions.

The treatment consists of injections with a fine needle. The speed of action depends on the strength of facial muscles and individual responses to the treatment. Botox® treatment can also prevent permanent, 'static lines' from developing but is less effective in treating existing static lines.

Static lines are treated with dermal fillers. Please click here to read more about dermal fillers.

Areas that can be treated using Botox® are:

• The frown area between the eyebrows
• Areas around the eyes known as crow's feet
• The forehead
• Mid to lower face including Bunny Lines
• Top Lip (Lip Flip)
• Neck (Platisma bands) and Jawline
• Teeth grinding
• Hyperhydrosis (excessive underarm sweating)

Please be aware that the forehead can only be treated when combined with the frown lines; ie. two areas of treatment.

Hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating under arm)

This treatment is used to treat excessive underarm sweating by injecting very small amounts of botox under the arm. This botox treatment will last up to 6 months resulting in a significant reduction in sweating. Prior to this botox treatment, clients are asked to shave the area. A numbing cream is used prior to injections. No top up treatment is required with this treatment.

Please take a look at a few before and after photos:

What to expect during a treatment

We understand that taking that step to your first Botox treatment may be daunting and wish to minimise this as much as possible. We know that some people need time to make this decision. As your medical practitioner, we need to gather a full medical and cosmetic history prior to your treatment. This can be done on the same day. Please allow 45 minutes for your first Botox treatment in order to do this.

On the day of treatment we will take photographs to place in your personal file. The area is then cleansed thoroughly prior to treatment. We use fine disposable needles to inject Botox into the muscles being treated. Our aim is to make the procedure as comfortable as possible for you.

Aftercare instructions will be given at this time. A free follow up meeting is advised 2-3 weeks later to take further photos and provide a free Botox® top up if necessary.