Initial consultation

 

During your free consultation with Dr Helen you can discuss what treatments may be best suited to you. You will then be given plenty of time to think about whether you would like to proceed and what treatments you would like. You will never be pressured into anything, and if it's a consultation for a new treatment we will give you time to go away and think about it before booking in your first treatment. Dr Helen prides herself on ensuring her clients know what is involved in every treatment and ensuring they feel completely happy and at ease. Her expertise as a doctor will give you the confidence you need.

 

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Anti-wrinkle injections

 

Botulinum toxin injections (e.g. Botox®, Bocouture®, Azzalure®) are the most popular form of non-surgical treatments for treating lines and wrinkles. 

 

A very small amount of botulinum toxin is injected into the muscle causing the wrinkle. The treatment is given using the smallest needle available to give the most comfortable experience. The toxin stops the muscle receiving the impulse from the nerve and hence, the muscle relaxes. The overlying skin also relaxes and appears smoother as a result, whilst the untreated muscles move as usual. This allows for a natural appearance and you will still retain facial expression. 

 

Botulinum toxin will start to work immediately but the results will take around 5-14 days to take effect. The effect will last for approximately 3-4 months, although this varies between individuals and a time period is not guaranteed. Gradually, normal muscle use resolves, and the wrinkles or lines will start to return after this time. It is recommended that you return when you start to see this happening again if you wish for the result to be maintained.  

 

The treatment takes around 20-30 minutes. You will be able to return to work immediately if you wish, but may have mild redness at the injection sites for up to an hour after the treatment. 

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