Dermatologists use botulinum toxin therapy to diminish signs of aging and to treat a medical condition called hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
Botulinum therapy, often known as anti-wrinkle injections, is a prescription-only treatment used to soften dynamic lines – the lines that form through repeated facial expressions, such as frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet around the eyes.
Very small, precise amounts of a purified protein are injected into specific facial muscles. This temporarily relaxes those muscles so the skin above them looks smoother and more rested, while still allowing natural movement and expression.
At Smart Aesthetic, every treatment starts with a face-to-face consultation with a qualified prescriber. We review your medical history, talk through your goals and explain the benefits, risks and alternatives, and treatment only goes ahead if it is safe and suitable for you.
Your appointment begins with a face-to-face consultation. Your prescriber will go through your medical history, current medicines, allergies and any previous aesthetic treatments, assess how your facial muscles move, and agree a personalised plan with you before you give written consent.
The skin is cleansed and a small number of injections are placed into the targeted muscles using a very fine needle. The procedure usually takes 10–20 minutes, most people describe it as a mild pinch, and you can return to most everyday activities straight away.
Results develop gradually. You will usually notice a difference within 3–5 days, with the full effect at around two weeks. Results typically last 3–4 months, although this varies from person to person depending on factors such as muscle strength, metabolism and lifestyle.
For the rest of the day, avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area, lying flat for four hours, strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas and steam rooms. We invite you back for a review at around two weeks to check your results and answer any questions.
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Every treatment begins with a face-to-face consultation with a qualified prescriber, so your plan is based on your medical history, your goals and what is safe for you.
We take a conservative, tailored approach designed to soften lines while keeping your natural expressions – you should still look like you, just refreshed.
You’ll receive clear aftercare advice and a follow-up review at around two weeks, and our team is on hand if you have any questions after your treatment.
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After your consultation and consent, the skin is cleansed and a few small injections are made into the chosen muscles with a very fine needle. It usually takes 10–20 minutes and you can get back to most normal activities straight away.
No – when treatment is planned carefully, the aim is to soften lines rather than “freeze” the face. Your dose is tailored to your muscles and goals so you can still smile, frown and express yourself naturally. We take a conservative approach and review you at two weeks.
No. The treatment works on the nerves that control muscle movement, not the nerves responsible for sensation, so your sense of touch is unaffected. You may notice mild tenderness, redness or small bumps at the injection sites, which usually settle within a few hours; occasional bruising can occur.
Treatments are generally spaced at least three months apart, as more frequent treatment can increase the risk of your body becoming less responsive over time. Any small adjustment is only considered at your two-week review if your prescriber feels it is appropriate.