Botulinum treatments
Botulinum treatments
What is Botulinum?
This injection is a very dilute form of botulinum toxin, which can be used to temporarily weaken and relax muscles.
Is it safe?
This treatment has been used for decades to treat muscle spasm in babies, children and adults. There have never been any serious adverse effects. Millions of people worldwide have benefited from its medical and cosmetic uses. It would take 50 times amount used in a treatment to produce a toxic reaction.
It should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing
Where can it be used?
It is most commonly used to treat wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes and the frown lines between the eyebrows. It can also relax wrinkles on the nose, chin creases and fine lines around the mouth. The neck is another area which can show stunning results when treated. It has uses to relieve migraines, excessive sweating and in some cases produce a "breast uplift".
Are the results immediate?
The effects normally take about 4 to 7 days to come on. You will notice the lines softening as the muscle weakens. The neck often takes up to 2 weeks to take effect. Even when the first differences are noticed the muscles will continue to weaken for up to 3 weeks.
Will I look natural?
The sign of a skilful treatment is softening the lines but preserving expression. It is not necessary to "freeze" the face to achieve an ideal result.
Dr. Connolly's aim is make you look younger and fresher but leave your friend's none the wiser!
How long will it last?
Most treatments last for 3 to 6 months and sometimes longer. With regular treatments many patients notice that the benefits start to last longer and they need treatments less often. Every one is different and where someone may find their muscles recover slightly faster others can have results that last 9 months or more.
Can it help migraines?
This treatment will alleviate and even abolish migraines for up to 6 months in 80% of sufferers. This is as effective as any conventional drug treatment. If you frequently suffer from the misery of severe migraines regular. These treatments could transform your life. Patients with tension headaches will often see improvements
How does it help excess sweating?
Excessive underarm sweating is a common problem and can be debilitating and embarrassing, not to mention the damage caused to clothing. A single treatment can eliminate underarm sweating for up to 9 months. Even normal sweating can be abolished and this is a popular treatment amongst the stars especially for the Oscars! Sweating in the hands can also be treated but a 50 to 80% improvement should be expected.
What is the treatment like?
The solution is injected through tiny needles into the target muscles or skin in excessive sweating. There is often a slight tingling sensation and only minimal discomfort. The treatment takes only a few minutes and you can safely return to work straight after.
Are there any side effects?
Slight bruising is the commonest but will settle in a few days.
Occasionally some people (3%) complain of a dull headache for a few days.
Everyone has heard of drooping eyelids but this is a rare problem in experienced hands. Excessive eyebrow lift (Mr Spock look) occurs occasionally and is quickly rectified by a small additional treatment . FOC of course!
Any side effects will wear off in a few weeks and rarely put patients off having further treatments.
How often will I need a treatment?
he treatment should be repeated roughly every 4 to 6 months or as recommended by Dr. Connolly or his nurse. Everyone is different and variations of onset and duration are not down to how dilute or which type of toxin is used.