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Fine lines begin to form on the surface of your skin in your 30s and 40s as a result of repetitive movement, for example around your mouth when you smile, your eyes when you squint and your forehead when you frown. Over time your skin loses its hydration and flexibility and is unable to bounce back, so these fine lines turn into wrinkles. Some wrinkles can become deep crevices or furrows and affect your appearance, making you look older than you actually are.
If you are unhappy with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face then you need to speak to us at Woodbury Park and find out about Botox in Tunbridge Wells. Botox is a highly popular cosmetic treatment. It has been used across the world over the last 20 years to reduce the signs of fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, around the eyes, between the eyebrows and across the forehead. It is a simple procedure with minimal discomfort as long as you are not afraid of needles! Even if you do have a phobia of needles, when you realise how quick and simple the procedure really is, Botox can help you overcome this.
What is Botox and how does it work?
Botox is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium clostridium botulinum, which prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, this blocks certain chemical signals preventing the muscles from contracting. When used in the right amount it can cause temporary paralysis of the muscles around your mouth, or around your eyes or on the forehead to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. If the muscles cannot move then the skin above it does not move either, therefore it remains smooth. Botox is used in the form of an injection which is administered directly into the target location. You may only wish to have Botox in one specific area for example on your forehead or you may use it around your face depending on your individual needs. The pain can be described as similar to a mosquito bite, but some patients do not feel any pain at all. A small bump will appear at the side of the injection but this will subside very quickly. The entire process should take no longer than 10 to 20 minutes depending on your target areas and your individual treatment plan. Within a few days your skin should appear smoother and wrinkle free.
Effects of Botox usually last around three months after which you can visit us for another treatment. If you continue to undergo Botox on a regular basis, over time, you should require less frequent appointments. Speak to us at Woodbury Park Dental today to find out more. Botox can be used in patients in their early 30s as a preventive treatment and later on in life to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox brings enhancing results and it can help bring positivity into your life, restoring your confidence and self-esteem and making you feel happy every time you look in the mirror.