Botulinium Toxin Injections (Botox)

The common botulinium toxin injections available in Australia include Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport. Botulinium toxin injections are commonly called Botox. These injections can be used for a variety of conditions such as:

 

 

Injections to Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles

This is a non-surgical procedure whereby a small amount of botox is administered into selected facial muscles using a very fine needle. 


When we laugh, frown or make facial expressions, our facial muscles contract and cause wrinkles. When we are young, these wrinkles resolve when we relax the muscle, however as we age these wrinkles become increasingly pronounced and prominent, giving an older, more tired, stressed, anxious or angry look. Botox injections are used to relax specific facial muscles that cause these dynamic wrinkles!

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When will I see results?

On average you will start to see results after 3-5 days, however the full effect is usually reached at 2-3 weeks. Anti-wrinkle injections are intended to enhance and refresh your looks. Treatment will only relax muscles beneath the facial lines at the point of injection so that other elements of facial expression remain active.


How long will the results last?

This differs between individuals but typically the effects will initially last 3-4 months. If you choose not to have further treatments, your muscles will eventually return to normal activity and your wrinkles will revert to their pre-treatment levels, i.e the effect of your treatment will gradually wear off.

How do I maintain my results?


Regular anti-wrinkle treatments will improve the longevity of the treatment’s effects i.e the results of each treatment will last for longer and therefore the time between each treatment can be extended. In addition, regular treatment may help reduce static wrinkles (these are wrinkles that are present even when your face is at rest).



What are the side effects?


While you may experience no side effects at all, as with all medications, side effects can occur. The dose of botox medication used for facial lines is small and any side effects are usually temporary and localised to the area of injection. Possible side effects include: Headache, pain, bruising, swelling or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids/eyebrows, swollen eyelids, skin tightness, itching.

Teeth Grinding / Clenching

Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth. Teeth grinding usually happens during sleep, but some people do it when they are awake. Symptoms may include headache, jaw joint or ear pain, aching teeth, and cracked or chipped tooth surfaces.

Symptoms:
  • grinding sounds while the person is asleep
  • headache, jaw joint and/or ear pain
  • aching teeth, particularly just after waking up
  • aching and/or stiffness of the face and temples just after waking up
  • aching or stiffness in the jaws while chewing, particularly during breakfast
  • clenching the jaw when angry, anxious or concentrating
  • temperature-sensitive teeth
  • cracked or chipped tooth enamel
  • tooth indentations on the tongue
  • raised tissue on the inside of the cheek caused by biting loose teeth

Treatment can include:
  • Botulinium Toxin injections
  • Mouthguard
  • Stress management
  • Medications that relax the muscles

Migraine

Migraines are headaches that typically last from 4-72 hours and you may experience nausea and vomiting as well as sensitivity to light or sound. Migraine sufferers frequently report throbbing pain that worsens with normal activity.

Migraines are associated with auras in some people. Auras are warning symptoms that may occur before you experience a migraine. These warning symptoms usually consist of visual disturbances such as flashing lights, or changes in smell or perception.

Treatments:
  • Botulinium Toxin Injection to relax the muscles
  • Stress management
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Oral medications

Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder with three types:

  • Axillary hyperhidrosis is excess sweating of the underarms.
  • Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is excess sweating of the palms and soles.
  • Hyperhidrosis usually occurs in people who are otherwise healthy.

Treatments
The approach to treating hyperhidrosis generally proceeds from OTC antiperspirants to prescription antiperspirants, iontophoresis, microwave destruction of sweat glands, oral anticholinergic medications, Botulinium Toxin Injections, and surgery.