Botulinum toxin is a purified protein that temporarily blocks nerve signals to targeted muscles, relaxing them and smoothing the wrinkles they produce. Cosmetically it is used for dynamic forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet, bunny lines, chin dimpling and neck bands. It also has many medical indications including chronic migraine, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), bruxism (teeth grinding) and masseter slimming, with effects lasting 3–4 months.
Duration
15 – 30 min
Recovery
No downtime
Anaesthesia
None (topical numbing cream optional)
Setting
Outpatient
Avoid lying down for 4 hours; avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours; mild redness or pinpoint swelling at injection sites resolves within hours.
Softened frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet; results visible within 3–14 days and last 3–4 months.
Common Questions
Book a consultation with Dr Ravin Patel to discuss your goals and find out if this procedure is right for you.