Botulinum toxin, or more commonly known as Botox by patients,  has been used widely for cosmetic purposes globally in temporarily reducing facial wrinkles . The established brands for Botulinum Toxin Type A include: Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®. We use Botox® for our treatment. 

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The Candidates:

✓ Dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles that form with muscle movements) 

• Crow's feet 

• Forehead wrinkles

• Frown lines

• Bunny lines

✓ Soften square jawline 

✓ Lift corners of mouth 

✓ Dimpled chin

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Contraindications :

• History of allergy with Botox 

• History of keloid scarring

• Neuromuscular disorders

• Unrealistic expectation

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The Benefits: 

✓ Improvement in dynamic wrinkles 

✓ Static wrinkles may appear to be lighter at rest after treatment 

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The Procedure:

Botulinum toxin treatment is tolerable and no numb cream is needed prior to treatment. 

• Treatment area cleansed with antiseptic solution

• Injection will take less than 5 minutes 

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The After Procedure Care:

You can immediately return to your normal daily activities after treatment with a few things to take note of:

- Avoid touching the treated area for 1-3 days. 

- Avoid intense heat exposure (ie sauna, face steaming) and excessive sweating (ie strenuous exercise).

- Avoid sleeping on the treated area for 1 day.

- Make up free for 1 day.

- Do not consume alcohol for 1 day.

- Avoid other skin treatments (ie: facials, facial massage, exfoliating scrubs) for 1 day. 

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The Side Effects: 

These may happen (depending on the area treated) but rare and will resolve as the effect of botulinum toxin fades. 

- Droopy eyelid

- Facial asymmetry 

- Asymmetry eyebrow shape / eyebrow ptosis

- Allergic reaction 

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The Interval and Frequency:

Botulinum toxin effect lasts for about 4-6 months. A repeat treatment of every 6 months will be needed.