About

What is
Botox?

Botulinum Toxin (often referred to as
Botox®), is a neurotoxin which has been used in the UK for
various medical purposes since 1989. Today, it is commonly used to treat
lines and wrinkles on the face.

How does Botox
work?

As we talk, smile and frown, our facial muscles are constantly working,
and over time, wrinkles develop in the skin around these muscles. A
small quantity of Botulinum Toxin is injected into the muscles that
cause lines. This temporarily prevents nerve signals from reaching the
muscle and, as a result, the muscle relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the
skin smoothes out. This reduces the appearance of existing wrinkles, as
well as preventing further wrinkles from developing.