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Description: Botulinum toxin (popularly known by its trade name, Botox) is a protein that helps stop muscle spams. When it is given as small painless injections into the facial muscles it blocks the signal from the nerve to the muscles causing them to relax. This relaxation results in a softening of facial lines.
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Duration: Botox takes 2-3 days before you notice the effects. The full effect of the treatment is achieved by 2 weeks. The beneficial results typically last for 3-4 months or longer (up to about a year after several repeated treatments of Botox).

Procedure: Botox is most effective in three main areas of the upper face; wrinkles around the eyes (crow’s feet); horizontal forehead lines; and the vertical frown lines above the bridge of the nose. Treatment takes 15 to 30mins.

Fees: Price is fixed at £100 per area.
This price includes an initial consultation to discuss the treatment and answer any questions.
Prices also include a 2 week review appointment following your first treatment, and if clinically indicated, we offer a top up at no extra cost.

Areas	Fees
1 area	£100
2 areas	£200
3 areas	£300
Neck (Platysmal) Bands	£350
Excessive Underarm Sweating	£400

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Home Visits: Some people prefer the relaxed atmosphere of being treated in their own home. This is why we have introduced our "Botox at Home" service.
There is a £60 call out charge (Glasgow area) for this service.

You can be assured that your treatment is administered by a qualified doctor - all procedures are carried out by Dr Carole McAlister.

87 Barrington Drive, Glasgow, G4 9ES

tel: 0141 339 0894

info@gpmatters.com

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BOTOX® Injections (Botulinum Toxin A)

What is Botox?

BOTOX® is the commercial tradename for Botulinum Toxin Type A.

Botulinum Toxin is derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum.

When injected into muscles, Botulinum Toxin has a local effect. It blocks transmission between the nerve endings and muscle fibres around the injection site to cause weakness of the nearby muscle.

What is Botox used for?

Botox is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment for moderate to severe frown lines. It is typically used in people aged 18 to 65.

Botox works by blocking nerve transmission to temporarily reduce the contractions of the facial muscles that cause frown lines.

It has been proven to be a safe and effective treatment for wrinkles, and botox injections are becoming increasingly popular.

Who can have Botox treatment?

Your doctor will decide if you can have cosmetic treatment with botox.

Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you have any disorders that affect your nerves and muscles, if you are breastfeeding, or if you are planning to become pregnant soon.

The Botox injection procedure

Your doctor will administer several tiny injections of botox directly into the muscles of your face. Prior to injection, your doctor will determine where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area.

The entire botox injection procedure takes approximately 10 minutes and does not require anaesthesia. Discomfort is usually minimal and brief.

After the injection

You should notice an improvement in your frown lines within 3 to 7 days, the effects of which can last up to 4 months. However, results may vary.

After a period of time, your frown lines will begin to reappear as the effects of botox wear off.

How often can Botox injections be given?

You can receive botox injections every 4 months.

With repeated treatments, thinning of the muscles occurs, which produces longer lasting results.

How much does Botox treatment cost?

Each treatment costs £100 per area.

Possible side-effects of Botox

- headache
- flu-like symptoms
- temporary eyelid droop
- nausea
- squint/double vision
- twitching of the eye
- facial pain
- redness at the injection site
- muscle weakness

Cautions/contra-indications

Do not have botox treatment if you:

- have an infection where botox will be injected
- are allergic to any of the ingredients
- are pregnant or think you might be pregnant
- have a neurological disorder (eg. Myasthenia Gravis)

There are also a number of medicines that may interact with botox (eg. quinidine, some antibiotics). It is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication.