Botox
AVERAGE COSTS :
1 Area £160
2 Areas £280
3 areas £345
Allergan UK now operates a validation programme which assesses the clinical procedures and techniques of the injector. Tracey Bell is on of the 15 examiners within the UK for this programme. Susan Shaw, our clinical nurse has also obtained this validation certificate.
DESCRIPTION
Injection of botulinum toxin type A (Botox) into facial muscles inhibits muscle action, thereby decreasing forehead furrowing, frown lines and wrinkles around the eyes; can also treat excessive perspiration in the underarms, palms and soles of the feet
AVERAGE COST
£160 - £600 per treatment region
BEFORE AFTER
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
Minutes
IN/OUTPATIENT
Outpatient
ANAESTHESIA
None required
RECOVERY TIME
Immediate
TREATMENT FREQUENCY
Every three to four months
RISKS
Bruising; numbness and burning during injections. Eyelid droop is possible, but rare and temporary
DURATION OF RESULTS
Temporary
FIVE ESSENTIAL BOTULINUM QUESTIONS
What brand of botulinum do you recommend and why? Is it a botulinum type A? Is it FDA approved or am I part of clinical trial?
How long have you been using this brand? What is your experience with this brand of botulinum?
What results do your patients experience and how long do they last?
Where will you inject me and what do you expect the injections to achieve?
Will you inject me yourself, or will a member of your staff? What are his or her qualifications?
FYI
According to ASAPS, Botox was by far the most popular non-invasive cosmetic enhancement procedure of 2005. More than 3 million injections were given, up 16 per cent from the year before.
Further Reading:
www.botox.com
www.vistabel.co.uk
www.allergan.com
