Botulinum toxin reduces the muscle contractions that cause wrinkles or deep expression wrinkles. As the muscles relax, contractions become less intense and wrinkles are smoothed out and eliminated. Two types of face wrinkles exist: those which are static or motionless and can be distinguished when the person is at rest, and those which are dynamic, generated by expressions but which over time become static too.

Although there is no ideal age to start Botox treatment, it is recommended that one begins when the first wrinkles appear, which depends on many factors such as age, skin quality, exposure to sunlight and the nature of one’s work.

Treatment is complete 2 weeks after the Botox application, which (much to our relief) does not distort the facial features. After several months, the skin is refreshed and much clearer/renewed than before treatment with the final result being that of a fresher younger-looking you.