
Line Relaxing Treatments
Botulinum Toxin
Line relaxing treatments involve injections of the face, its main aim is to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines by temporarily relaxing the underlying muscles.
- How it works: These treatments work by injecting a small amount of a substance, such as botulinum toxin (botox), into the muscles that cause lines and wrinkles.
- Mechanism of action: The injected substance temporarily blocks nerve signals to the muscles, preventing them from contracting and causing lines and wrinkles.
- Common areas treated: Common areas include forehead lines, crows feet around the eyes, lip flips, gummy smile, marionette jowls, under arms (hyperhidrosis) and chin.
How Long does it take for Botox to work: The effects of Botox injections typically start to become noticeable within a few days to a week after the procedure. However, the full results take up to two weeks for full effect which will last between 14 days to three months.
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