Advanced Botox

Botulinum toxin (Botox®) is a powerful neurotoxin, which when injected into specific muscles, it temporarily blocks the nerve signals to that muscle & reduces movement. When the muscle movement is interrupted, any lines or unwanted features which were present before the treatment will begin to soften.

Anti-wrinkle injections are a popular and pain-free procedure, used to address a plethora of concerns, both cosmetic and medical. At Mediface Aesthetics we only use licensed FDA approved botulinum toxin type A products. Our preferred brand is BOTOX®, with AZZALURE® available on request.

Advanced anti-wrinkle treatment is a revolutionary procedure, treating a number of concerns, such as:

Gummy Smile – A gummy smile is caused when you smile and your upper lip becomes thin and lifted displaying your teeth and gums. This is due to an overactive muscle in the top lip causing it to pull back. Botox® injections are administrated in the nose to mouth lines, causing the muscle to relax resulting in less of your gum on show when you smile and your natural fuller lip appears back in place.

Nasal Tip – Advanced Botox® injections into the tip of the nose help to prevent it from dipping, this is something that can often be noticed when you smile. The injections will lift the tip of the nose up by relaxing the muscles that are pulling it down, giving more definition to the nose.

Downturned Mouth – As we age the skin can fall downwards on the corners of our mouth causing a “downturned mouth” which can often resemble a sad expression when relaxed. This is because the Depressor Anguli Oris muscle has been over worked, resulting in the corners of the mouth to drop down. By relaxing this muscle with Botox® it will lift back up to its natural position. Some like to do this treatment with a combination of dermal fillers to increase volume in this area for an overall rejuvenated appearance.

Puckered Chin – Naturally as we age we start to lose collagen and elasticity around the face, causing certain features to drop. As the mouth is a point of the face that is continuously working, a lot of the ageing can begin here. A puckered chin is when the chin easily forms large indents and lines when the mouth holds expression. This can be common in all ages but may progress as we age. Botox® injections relax the muscles causing this effect on the face and can help to make the profile more defined.

Masseter Muscle – Some people feel their jawline is too defined and may perceive this as masculine. Overactive use of the teeth clenching together, i.e. someone who grinds their teeth a lot tenses the muscles around the mouth and  jaw adding definition in this area. Another of our advanced Botox® treatments is injecting in this area to relax the jaw muscles giving the face a softer and slimmer appearance.

Platysmal Bands (Nefertiti Neck Lift) – Named after the Egyptian queen Nefertiti who was thought to have the perfect mandibular contour.  This treatment uses Botox® to lift the skin around the jaw giving it more definition. There are many factors that contribute to the ageing of the neck and can result in a more aged appearance. By simply lifting up certain areas of the face we can restore youth and add more definition. The platysmal muscle is a depressor which is constantly pulling downwards leading to the development of jowls or horizontal “necklace lines”. By using a combination of Botox® injections into the platysmal bands along with injections along and under the mandible, horizontal rhytides will be reduced and the definition of the mandibular border will improve.

Smokers Lines – Smokers lines are a gathering of thin vertical lines stemming from the lips, an affect of ageing that can occur in anyone but more commonly in those with a history of smoking. Lips tend to lose volume as we age and cause the mouth to be surrounded with fine lines by a repetitive bunching of the muscles around the mouth. This is one of our advanced Botox® treatments due to the precision needed in injecting around the lip to cause the muscle tension to relax, resulting in a softer appearance.

Brow Lift – Tension in the brow bone and above may cause it to furrow and drop, resulting in an obstructed view of the eyelid. Botox® injections will relax the muscles causing the brows to fall. In addition to this the injections also smooth out the area around the brow causing an all round refreshed and youthful glow.

Bunny Lines – When you scrunch your nose up lines may appear around the bridge. Bunny lines can also be prominent on some people when they smile, with lines forming in the same direction as laughter lines. Botox® injections relax the muscles causing this reaction to prevent the “scrunching” appearance on the nose.

Hyperhydrosis (Excessive Sweating) – The toxin works by blocking the chemical at the end of the nerves so that it cannot work on the glands or muscles. In the case of the sweat glands it turns then off to reduce sweating.

Prior to the procedure, patients must have an in-depth medical consultation with our Independent Nurse Prescriber. At Mediface Aesthetics on consultation, all patients receive a full facial assessment, guided by your desired look. This enables our nurses to create a bespoke treatment plan to target your areas of concern.

When considering advanced anti-wrinkle injections, it is important to note that BOTOX® is a prescription only medicine. Therefore, we advise that it must only be administered by a medically trained physician.