What is Botulinum Toxin/Neurotoxin injections?
As a cosmetic treatment, neurotoxin injections help to block chemical signals from nerves, mainly those that cause the muscles to contract. This helps to relax facial muscles, and reduce the prominence of facial wrinkles temporarily.
What can Botulinum Toxin treat?
- Forehead wrinkles
- Crow’s feet
- Marionette lines (droopy)
- Neck lines
- Sagging browns
Apart from aesthetic concerns, Botulinum Toxin can also be used to treat sweaty armpits, bruxism and chronic migraines.
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What are the benefits of Botulinum Toxin?
Enhances natural beauty
When done in appropriate amounts by a skilled doctor, neurotoxins can give you a boost in your overall looks and confidence.
Improves health conditions
Besides wrinkles, neurotoxins can help with other medical conditions as stated above, such as hyperhidrosis and chronic migraines.
Non-invasive and quick
As Botulinum Toxin is a non-surgical procedure, it can be done in a few minutes. There is also little downtime.
Almost immediate results
The effects of Botulinum Toxin can be seen as immediate as up to 3 to 4 days after the injection.
Long lasting results
The effects of Botulinum Toxin can last up to 3 months.
How is Botulinum Toxin treatment done in Singapore?
At Harmony Aesthetics, a Botulinum Toxin treatment starts off with a doctor consultation, where you can bring up the areas that are of concern to you. This is also when you should inform your doctor of any past Botulinum Toxin procedures you’ve done recently, as well as your medical history. Your doctor will then go through the steps, downtime and expected results.
If necessary, your doctor might numb the targeted area with anaesthetic. After which, a thin needle will be used to inject tiny amounts of botulinum toxin into your skin or muscles. This procedure only takes a few minutes, and you can carry out your normal daily activities right after.
Who is suitable for Botulinum Toxin?
You are a good candidate for neurotoxins if:
- You are experiencing signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles on your face, especially around your eyes and jawline
- You wish to start anti ageing treatments early
- You find that your makeup collects between your facial lines and creases
Please take note that to undergo Botulinum Toxin you must be:
- Physically healthy
- No history of neuromuscular diseases
The best candidates for Botulinum Toxin are those physically healthy, are not pregnant or nursing, and are above 18. You should consult your doctor who will assess if you are suitable for Botulinum Toxin.
Prior to the Botulinum Toxin treatment, you should also inform your doctor of your medical history and all medications or supplements you are taking.
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Are Botulinum Toxin or fillers better?
Botulinum Toxin and dermal fillers are both cosmetic procedures that are used to counter signs of aging. They are minimally invasive procedures and can provide long-lasting results, however they differ in terms of uses, efficacy, side effects, and cost – and these are the factors that you should consider when determining which is best for you. Here are the main differences:
Botulinum Toxin FAQ
In the hands of a skilled doctor, neurotoxin treatment should only cause minimal discomfort and is a very tolerable procedure.
You can observe results within 3 to 4 days, but it can take 7 to 14 days to take full effect. Treatment sessions are recommended every 3-4 months.
While you might experience some redness at the injection area, this generally subsides within minutes. You can carry on with your usual daily activities right after.
In rare cases, Botulinum Toxin can cause:
- Bruising
- Headaches
- Eyelid drooping
- Crooked smile or drooling
- Eye dryness or severe tearing
- Mild pain or swelling around the injection site
- Flu-like symptoms or a general unwell feeling
Please make sure you get treated by a reputable and skilled doctor in Singapore to avoid complications.
The effects of Botulinum Toxin can last from 3-6 months. As muscle action slowly returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again.