Around the Mouth
As people get older, their skin becomes inelastic and their face muscles become more prominent - this causes wrinkles and lines to appear and deepen. This causes the person’s face to look older, and can cause self-image and anxiety issues.
What is a Botox Injection Around the Mouth?
Botox is a highly complex protein that when injected into a muscle, eliminates the contraction in said muscle and makes it more relaxed. This eliminates wrinkles It is a very easy and safe procedure with a high satisfaction rate.
The effect will last for 4- 6 months
Who Should Undergo this Procedure?
- Marionette lines are the small lines that appear just beneath the corners of the mouth - while they are normally unnoticeable, over time, they can become quite prominent with age
- Vertical lines on your lips can deepen with age. Smoking can exacerbate these lines and they are frequently known as 'smokers lines'.
Am I a Suitable Candidate?
Botox injection is a simple procedure that doesn’t require stringent requirements for someone to qualify. Most people are candidates, provided they have not had an allergic reaction in the past
How to Prepare for the Procedure?
- Try to avoid drinking alcohol prior to the procedure
- The procedure is painless and typically does not require any numbing medication.
- However, on rare occasions, an ice pack can be applied to help reduce the pain and bruising
- Very occasionally would numbing medication be applied
What Happens After the Procedure
- There will be a few puncture marks immediately after the procedure that will resolve after 10- 15 minutes
- Avoid massage, exercise, and sauna for 3-4 hours after the procedure
- The effects will start to show after 3 days
- The best effect will be in 2 weeks
- A follow appointment will be scheduled for 2 weeks to assess the effect and free top up with additional botox if necessary
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