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Injections for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Facial lines are caused by the repeated use of facial muscles in a certain way. People who are very expressive with their faces or have a distinctive facial habit such as raising the eyebrows, frowning or smiling a lot develop facial wrinkles called facial lines/wrinkles of expression. These lines reflect the individuals habit. The common areas of the upper face affected are the frown lines, forehead lines, or around the outer eyes, called ‘crows feet’.
These lines can be softened or eradicated by Botox® - a toxin that in low doses can paralyse the muscles of facial expression. The aim is to break the habit of frowning or being over expressive so that eventually the person is not over expressive any more. Usually, patients have these Botox® injections in the frown line, forehead and crows feet area over a year. Botox® effects can last between six and twelve months. Botox® is injected in the above areas.
It has been used for many years to treat medical conditions causing paralysis such as squints and nervous ticks. The botox attaches itself to the muscle and cannot therefore travel within the body. The effect is that the muscle is ‘frozen’ and if the person tries to frown they cannot. After injection the patient is reviewed after two weeks. Botox® is an unlicensed drug and can cause eyebrow droop if administered incorrectly.
It is therefore advisable for botox® to be initially administered by a trained doctor, not a nurse. Dr. Sagoo has been fully trained by Botox® manufacturers, and also in Harley Street by an eminent plastic surgeon.
Forehead Lines
Crows Feet
Frown Lines
