Botox�� is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle- causing muscles creating a smoothed and rejuvenated and more youthful appearance. It is a simple non-surgical procedure that smooths the deep, persistent facial lines that develop over time. Botox�� is also used medically for treating muscle spasm and some headaches; it is also very effective for treating excessive sweating (hyperhydrosis). Many facial wrinkles occur when we make repeated facial expressions. Botox�� relaxes the tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines, leaving the overlying skin smooth and unwrinkled. Once the muscle is relaxed, you cannot contract it and continue to make the undesirable facial expression. Then the lines gradually smooth out from disuse, and new creases are prevented from forming. This is excellent for frown lines and squint lines, also known as crows feet. At KM Surgical we treat the following:
-Crows feet -Frown lines -Reduce neck bands and jowls (sculpts skin around jawline & chin for a more defined jawline)
-Reduce bunny scrunch lines
-Smooth a popply chin
-Slim down a wide jawline
-Excessive sweating (underarms and hands)
 
Botox�� is the only botulinum toxin in the world registered for the treatment of frown lines and approved by the US FDA. It has been widely tested with 12 years of safe and effective use in hundreds of thousands of patients worldwide for various medical use. Side effects are usually minimal. The tiny injections are quick and relatively painless. A small bruise can sometimes develop and occasionally muscles beside the targeted muscle can be temporarily affected. It can take several days for Botox�� to have its full relaxing effect on the muscle but then this lasts for up to four months before further treatment is required. Studies show that severe under arm sweating can often be improved for up to a year with repeat Botox�� treatment this effect can last longer. | | BOTOX® is a Prescription Medicine containing 100 units of botulinum toxin type A for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals.
Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: People with defective neuro-muscular transmission disorders, infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, injection site pain/burning/stinging/bruising/swelling/redness, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, eyelid swelling, skin tightness, tingling sensations, aching/itching forehead, nausea and flu-like symptoms. If you have any side effects or concerns speak to your doctor.
You will need to pay for this medicine. Normal Doctors visit fees apply. Note: BOTOX® treatment lasts about four months and after this time further courses of treatment may be necessary. Speak to your specialist about your own situation. BOTOX® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
Allergan New Zealand Ltd, PO Box 1873 Auckland 1000, New Zealand.
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