The active ingredient is botulinum toxin type A which has been used successfully in cosmetic treatments and in treating medical conditions. It prevents muscle contractions thus reducing muscle activity during facial expressions that can cause fine lines and wrinkles.
The results can be seen within a week but usually it takes 14 days to achieve the full effect.
This is a very important beginning to your aesthetic journey. You can discuss where you would like to enhance or refresh your face. We can discuss the various options of treatment, discuss preparation for your treatment appointment, how to care for your skin afterwards and the cost.
Treatment for botox is from £165 and treatment it usually takes 20-30 mins and costs.
Whether you have dry skin, oily skin, combination skin or sensitive skin, PCA has a skin peel treatment that will work for you.
Jane O’Dowd is trained to carry out these treatments and can give you advise on other PCA products which may help improve your skincare regime.
Facial peels are safe and effective and help to improve or prevent the following skin conditions:
– Acne
– Discolouration
– Aging
– Sensitive skin / rosacea
Jane will discuss your treatment goals with you and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatments for you. The actual injection process takes about 10 minutes. Does the treatment hurt when having it done?
Some patients report that the treatment feels like a pinch. Jane will apply an anaesthetic numbing cream to the treatment area to ease any discomfort you may experience.
You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours for moderate to severe frown lines, with results lasting up to 4 months – 6 months. After your treatment, you can resume your day as normal. There is minimal downtime when having Botox injections.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a technique-sensitive treatment. You should not lose the ability to show expression when you are treated by someone who is licensed, trained, and a medical expert in facial anatomy. It is important to talk to Jane about the results you want from treatment at your consultation appointment.
Jane O'Dowd can provide a treatment which involves administering Botox to the underarm area which targets Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
All questions are best answered during a consultation.
Grinding, clenching and TMJ discomfort can be eased by injecting botox into the TMJ area. This can temporarily paralyse the muscle which in turn helps to relieve the symptoms.
You will have small bumps underneath the sites immediately after treatment, these will go.
Don’t
Avoid make-up over injected area.
If area is washed, gently pat dry with soft towel.
Reduce bruising by applying ice or cover it up with concealer.
Headaches occasionally occur after treatment, take painkillers as you would normally.
Exercise the treated area hourly by frowning and raising eyebrows.
Don’t massage the area – this may cause the toxin to spread and affect adjacent muscles and cause unwanted effects like eyebrow droop.
Try to sleep on your back for the first week.
Should you require a minor adjustment, you will need to book a review appointment no less than 2 weeks & no longer than 4 weeks after the initial treatment.
If your eyebrows arch more than you like or if your eyebrows or eyelids droop or you experience double vision following treatment, please contact me on 028 9085 4014.
Results of your treatment may take up to 14 days to be fully effective. This depends on the strength of the muscles injected.
Treatment with botox® is temporary. To maintain the desired effects, treatment is recommended every 3 to 6 months.
