Restoring your youthful appearance with botox
As our body ages, the once plump and youthful appearance of the face begins to alter and the elasticity is lost, creating lines and wrinkles within the skin. Whilst, for some this may seem unimportant, for others, the signs of ageing can greatly affect their self-esteem, so they may need to look into revitalising their youthful appearance. This is where botox Kent comes in.
What is it?
Simply put, botox Kent, are injections of a botulinum toxin that are injected into certain areas of the skin. This toxin then relaxes or freezes the many tiny facial muscles which are the defining cause of wrinkles and lines.
Although many people focus on the cosmetic benefits of botox Kent, there are also numerous medical benefits to having the treatments. This includes positive benefits for those who clench their jaw or grind their teeth. The botulinum toxin helps by relaxing the overactive muscles which, not only cause the clenching but, over time, create potentially undesirable facial features.
The process
Whether the botox is being administered for cosmetic or medical reasons, the process is exactly the same. To begin the appointment, after a consultation has taken place, the toxin will be injected into the appropriate places of the face and in standard cases takes around 5 to 10 minutes. The entire process is administered quickly and with minimal discomfort ensuring that a local anaesthetic does not need to be used. Although having injections on the face may seem a rather unsettling idea, by approaching a dentist, you are ensuring that the process is carried out with the correct equipment and safe materials.
The toxins to be injected into your body can be purchased at home over the internet; however, this is not something that we recommend as there can be many safety checks which slip through the gaps. By coming to us at Stangrove Court Dental Practice, you can be sure that you are in safe hands. Not only can you rest assured that any toxins injected into your muscles are of high quality but, with the knowledge of where the injections should be placed, you are guaranteeing that the finished result will be more pleasing than if you were to do it yourself.
Is having botox a one time fix?
Unfortunately, once you begin to have botulinum toxins injected into your face, keeping up the appearance it creates would require that you have regular boosters. Whilst each case is different, how long the effects last generally varies between 3 to 4 months. To keep on top of your new revitalised look, you would need to return to us for regular top ups. If the outcome of the process is not how you imagined or you wish to stop treatments, then you can simply let the toxins run their course and then not repeat the process.
As with all treatments and procedures, both medical and cosmetic, it is important to understand all the positive and negative impacts that may occur and so our team will be there to provide you with all the relevant information and advice.