Dr Bassanini | Restorative dentist and Facial aesthetics.

Antiwrinkle injections

As we age we loose tone and the natural elasticity of the skin. This prevents recoiling of the skin which leads to the formation of wrinkles, fine lines and folds. Antiwrinkle injections commonly known as Botox®, targets muscles and temporarily restricts their movement. This allows the overlying skin to repair resulting in a smooth and youthful wrinkle free appearance.

Botox® provides a safe and effective treatment for men and women that does not require surgery and is used to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Ideal areas for treatment are wrinkles that appear in between the brows, in the forehead and the crows feet.

The best time to consider having Botox® is when you begin to notice that your dynamic lines (these are the wrinkles that only appear through expression) appear regardless of expression and form even when static. This usually happens in your 30’s, however it differs from person to person dependant on genetic and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, stress, smoking and other environmental factors. Botox® works best at this stage, rather than with deeply etched lines, which are more difficult to smooth the appearance of later on. Botox® remains one of the most affordable, fastest working safe and effective non-surgical, anti-aging treatments available.

Botox® injections are quick, safe and simple. Botox® is injected in small amounts under the skin. This causes wrinkles to fade and lines to become smoothed resulting in a younger you with head turning results. Book your consultation!

No. Botox® injections are safe and depending on the amount of areas being treated, a Botox® procedure is completed over a few minutes with patient able to return back to normal life. They are not painful and results can be started to notice 4-5 days after treat. Follow up reviews are done at 2 weeks (were full effect becomes visible) to achieve great results and patient care – something not done at other clinics.

Botox® can last for three to six months depending on the client.

During a Botox® treatment, Doctor Bassanini will use his developed technique to administer a controlled amount of Botox® into the patient using a small needle. An optional numbing cream is available, but the procedure is relatively pain free.

There is no downtime with Botox®, although patients may be advised to stop taking medications such as aspirin prior to the appointment to minimise chances of bruising. The longer you wait, the more invasive the treatments for wrinkles become. Botox® can be used prophylactically to prevent the appearance of wrinkles becoming etched into the skin.

Areas that Botox® can treat include:

Forehead
Frown lines (between the brows)
Crow's feet (around eyes)
Above the lip (gummy smile correction)
Chin
Bunnylines

Botox® can stop migraines before they even start, with treatments recommended every 3 months for maximum effect. This works by blocking the release of the neurotransmitters that are associated with causing pain, meaning that you no longer have to experience the severe pain of a migraine.

Botox® is very safe and the side effects are very rare.

Be certain to adhere to the following post-treatement instructions: CLEAN - Use a gentle cleanse and tepid water to cleanse the face of the following 72 hours and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.

HEAL - Serum antioxidants are recommended post-treatment as the properties are ideal to help heal the skin. These products can help smooth the skin lessen irritation.

HYDRATE - Following your treatment, your skin may feel drier than normal. Hyaluronic Acid is an ideal ingredient to hydrate and restore the skin back to perfect balance.

MAKEUP - It is recommended that makeup should not be applied for 24 hours after the procedure. Do not apply any makeup with a makeup brush, especially if it is not clean.

To ensure the proper healing environment, be certain to observe the following:

For at least three days post treatment, do NOT use any Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C (in low pH formula) or anything perceived as 'active' skincare.
Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 24 hours. No tanning beds.
Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post treatment. Sweating and gym environments are harmful, rife with bacteria and may cause adverse reactions.
No excessive alcohol on the day of the treatment.
Do not lie face down following the treatment
Do not use ibuprofen following the treatment for 2 weeks.

** Treatment available only in the UK - Tratamiento sólo disponible en Reino Unido