Anti Wrinkle injections
Anti Wrinkle injections, also known as Botox work by temporarily blocking the nerve impulses to the muscles, preventing them from moving.
Anti wrinkle injections have many uses, such as, smoothing out lines, preventing wrinkles, reducing pebble chin, reduce/prevent excess sweating and slimming down the face.
The effect of Anti Wrinkle injections take place slowly over a period of 14 days and then at around 3 months your body will have naturally cleared the anti wrinkle injection and muscle retractions return to normal. You can then receive another course of injections.
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Pre Treatment Care
You can take anti histamine and arnica tablets (both available in Boots) 1 week before your appointment to help reduce bruising and swelling post treatment. Do not drink alcohol 48 hours before your treatment and drink lots of water, it is best if you are well hydrated. If possible ensure you have eaten//had a snack as some people can feel faint from the use of injections.
Post Treatment Care
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Drink 2-3 litres of water per day.
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Avoid laying flat for 4-6 hours.
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No alcohol for 48 hours.
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avoid blood thinning and anti inflamatory medication for the next 7 days. Seek medical advise if these are prescribed medications, please don't just stop taking them.
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Avoid direct sunlight and heat for 48 hours.
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Don't have any facial procedures for 2 weeks.
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No strenuous exercise for 48 hours.
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Avoid make up, touching the area and other products in the injection sites for 6 hours post treatment.
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You will receive a complimentary top up 2 weeks after your initial appointment if there is still some undesired movement.