Botox® wrinkle reducing injections work by weakening or inactivating the muscles in affected areas, causing the lines to soften or even fade away.
Botox Treatment Programme
Botox® normally takes 4-10 days to take effect. Results are not permanent, and last around 3 months. However, with frequent Botox® injections the facial muscles are re-educated and the effects will start to last longer.
Facial lines and wrinkles are caused by repeatedly using the same facial muscles throughout a lifetime to create expressions. As time progresses the areas of over-use become damaged and the lines become permanent creases. The good news? AnnaLouise at Nurse Cosmetics can help by establishing a tailored skin aesthetics treatment plan for you to help reduce these signs of ageing.
Common Areas
Areas most commonly treated with Botox anti-wrinkle injections are crow's feet (around the eyes), frown lines (between the eyebrows) and horizontal lines across the forehead.
Advanced Areas
Botox anti-wrinkle injections can also be used in additional advanced areas which include bunny lines (at the sides of the nose), vertical lines above the mouth, chin dimpling, droopy mouth corners and chemical brow lift. It can also be used to treat a gummy smile.
AnnaLouise has received advanced Botox administration training and has over 11 years aesthetic experience so you can rest assured you are in safe hands!
Natural Looking Results
Botox unfortunately has a stigma attached to it, and people commonly believe it leads to a frozen face. AnnaLouise always aims for beautiful, natural looking results. During initial consultation your face will be assessed in detail, and if it is your first time doses will be administered cautiously. Muscle groups will be treated selectively in order to soften lines, only restricting movement when entirely necessary. A follow up appointment is arranged two weeks post treatment to assess results using before and after photography. Top up injections are administered if required at this point at no extra charge - this ensures that results look beautifully natural, and the stereotypical 'frozen' look is avoided.
Botox Injection Before and After Photography
All photographs below are of clients treated by AnnaLouise. They have given full consent for their before and after photography to be shared as they were delighted with the results.
Crow's Feet
Treatment of crows feet using toxin. (Both photographs are taken at full smile)
Frown Lines
Treatment of frown lines using toxin. (Both photographs are taken at full frown)
Forehead Lines
Treatment of forehead lines using toxin. (Both photographs are taken with eyebrows raised)
Brow Lift
Treatment of frown lines and crows feet using toxin to achieve a brow lift. (Both photographs are taken at rest)
Crow's Feet
Treatment of crows feet using toxin. (Both photographs are taken at full smile)
Chin Dimpling
Treatment of dimpled chin or 'orange peel texture' using toxin.
Forehead Lines
Treatment of forehead lines using toxin. (Both photographs are taken with eyebrows at rest)
Frown Lines
Treatment of frown lines using toxin. (Both photographs are taken at full frown)
Patient Testimonials
I'm really pleased I made the decision to have Botox. I've been thinking about it for years, and that frown line bothered me daily. I feel so much happier looking in the mirror and it's really changed the way I feel. AnnaLouise is so lovely, patient and professional and the salon is stunning and welcoming. An all round fantastic experience.
I was very nervous the first time I had Botox but AnnaLouise put me at ease straight away. She explained procedures thoroughly and had time for my questions. I'm so happy with results. My family and friends keep complimenting me on how well I look, yet they still have no idea that I've had anything done!
What's Involved?
AnnaLouise offers a free initial consultation to discuss Botox treatment options.
Initial Consultation
During this appointment your medical history will be discussed to ensure any prescription medications or health issues will not be affected by treatment. Your areas of concern will be assessed and a bespoke treatment plan will be drawn up to help you achieve your desired results. There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss treatment options, and for you to ask questions. AnnaLouise is a Nurse Prescriber, so she is able to write your prescription for Botox if you would like to proceed.
Treatment
Prior to commencing any treatment you will need to sign a consent form. AnnaLouise will give detailed information on the benefits and risks of Botox to equip you with the knowledge needed to confirm you are happy to proceed. Photos will be taken, these are used to assess treatment results during your review appointment. The procedure itself is only about 10 minutes, but the appointment time is 30 minutes to allow enough time for relevant paperwork to be completed.
Follow Up Appointment
This is scheduled for two weeks post treatment to assess results using before and after photography. Top up injections are administered if required at this point at no extra charge. AnnaLouise goes by the motto "I can always add more but I can't take it out". This ensures beautiful, natural results.
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A short drive from Castlepoint and the A338
AnnaLouise is only 3 miles from Bournemouth Town Centre, 4 miles from Southbourne, 5 miles from Christchurch and 8 miles from Ringwood and Verwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions by our clients.
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Yes, AnnaLouise uses Azzalure®, which is Botulinum Toxin Type A. This drug is commonly known as Botox®.
Botox® works by blocking the transmission of impulses from the nerve to the muscle, causing the muscle to temporarily weaken. This means it can no longer contract, therefore the lines and wrinkles soften and smooth out.
Areas which are treated effectively with Botox® are frown lines; bunny lines, forehead lines and crows feet at the outside of the eyes. Advanced areas include bunny lines at the sides of the nose, chin dimpling, drooping mouth corners, gummy smile and vertical lines above the upper lip.
Botox® takes 4-10 days to take effect, and results last approximately 3 months. However with repeated Botox® treatments the facial muscles re-educate, therefore the results will start to last longer.
Botox® injections are likely to cause some discomfort, however this should be minimal as the needles used are tiny and the procedure relatively quick.
All possible side effects of Botox® are fully discussed during the initial consultation. The most common side effects of Botox® are local reactions at the injection site, and include redness, swelling, irritation, pain and bruising. Headaches are another possible short term side effect. More serious side effects include muscle weakness away from the site of injection, allergic reaction and eyelid drooping.
Botox® is not to be used during pregnancy, or while breast feeding. Other contraindications include neuromuscular disorders (eg. myasthenia gravis) or known allergy to Botulinum Toxin Type A.
The forehead muscle is responsible for elevating your eyebrows, so if this is treated in isolation it is likely to cause heavy brows and a tired appearance. To avoid this problem it is recommended to treat in conjunction with the frown area, as Botox in this muscle group will lift the brows to prevent any heaviness. A forehead treatment is therefore classed as two areas.
Yes, this area can very effectively be treated in isolation.
Most people start treatment when they are aged 30 and over, treatments below this age are assessed on a case by case basis. AnnaLouise does not treat under 18s.
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