Wrinkle relaxing injections

Ideal candidates for Botox are typically patients who have dynamic wrinkles, which are formed by repetitive muscle movements, for example, frown lines and crow’s feet. We normally recommend you start having Botox just around the time that the lines remain present at rest, even when your face isn’t moving. For most people, this will be in their 30s, but it really depends on how well you’ve looked after your skin. Some people will be younger, and some will be older when they start. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, or preexisting neuromuscular conditions like myasthenia gravis that could affect the treatment’s efficacy. Additionally, if you have a history of allergic reactions to Botox or its ingredients, it may not be the right option for you. At your initial consultation, we will review your medical history and aesthetic goals to determine whether Botox is a safe and appropriate treatment for your specific needs.

Botox typically lasts between three to four months, although the exact duration can vary depending on individual factors such as muscle activity and metabolism. Some patients get up to six months from their results, while others don’t even reach the three months. Typically, the longer you have treatment, the longer the results begin to last. Additionally, maintaining a healthy skincare routine and lifestyle may contribute to longer-lasting results. During your consultation, we will discuss a personalised treatment plan and schedule that aligns with your aesthetic goals, ensuring you continue to enjoy the benefits of Botox as effectively as possible.

We typically recommend patients start to consider Botox treatment when the lines start to appear at rest, not just when your face is moving. For most people, this will mean some point in your 30s, although it can vary depending on how well you’ve looked after your skin. Some patients may need to start sooner, and some may be later. A lot of it also comes down to how you feel personally about your appearance. Ultimately, the decision should be based on your individual aesthetic goals, skin condition, and overall health, topics we can thoroughly discuss during your initial consultation to ensure the best approach for your long-term facial age management.

Results from Botox treatments begin to emerge within four or five days, but full effects are usually seen within one to two weeks. This gradual improvement occurs as the product fully takes effect, reducing muscle activity and softening wrinkles over time. While some patients may notice early changes, the best, most natural-looking results are typically visible after two weeks. Individual responses can vary based on factors such as metabolism and the treatment area. By two weeks, you should be very happy with the results. If there is anything you are not 100% happy with, please make sure you come back for a touch-up procedure after two weeks, where we can make any necessary adjustments to ensure you to feel completely happy with your treatment.

While Botox is generally well-tolerated, some patients may experience mild side effects. Common issues include temporary bruising, slight swelling, or localised discomfort at the injection site. It is quite common for patients to experience a headache following treatment. This is usually very mild and short-lived, and doesn’t normally stop patients coming back for more. Much less commonly, it is possible to develop a droopy eyelid or droopy eyebrow as a side effect of treatment in the upper face, or difficulty with speech and swallowing with treatment in the lower face. Whilst these complications are frustrating, they are thankfully rare and wear off with time. Our goal is to ensure that any side effects are short-lived and minimal, allowing you to achieve a natural, refreshed appearance with confidence.

After Botox treatment, you should avoid rubbing the area or wearing a hat that compresses the area immediately after treatment until the drug has been absorbed. You can tell when the drug has been absorbed by watching the little bumps on the skin when it’s first injected disappear. After the first few hours, however, you can resume normal activities. When Botox was first launched, we used to have much more cautious aftercare instructions, like no exercise and no flying for a while, but experience has taught us that this is not necessary. You can get back to most normal activities almost immediately following your treatment.

If you decide to stop Botox treatments, the effects of the injections will gradually wear off over time. Typically, you can expect the results to diminish within three to four months as the muscles resume their natural function. As a result, dynamic wrinkles, such as frown lines or crow’s feet, will gradually reappear, reflecting your underlying facial expressions without the temporary smoothing effect of Botox. It’s important to understand that Botox does not permanently alter muscle function; instead, it provides temporary relaxation. If you wish to maintain a consistently smooth appearance, regular maintenance sessions are recommended. Discontinuing treatment simply means your face will gradually return to its pre-Botox state.

My name’s Marie, I’m 46, and I work in HR. What I’d like to change is my lower face area. I often find that even when I’m smiling, my face isn’t smiling with me. So I want my face to match the way that I’m feeling. I find that I’ve kind of sagged a wee bit on the sides of the face around the mouth, and I’d really like that to be lift and plumped in a natural way. That’s kind of the area that I’m wishing to get the results from today. What I want to get out of this treatment is I want my lower face to be lifted. I want to be able to smile, and my face smile with me. I want it to be sort of a plumper, more natural-looking. And I want to be able to smile and match the way that I feel inside, happy. I chose this clinic. I’ve known of Darren McKeown for quite some time. I’ve followed him on TV, and I’ve followed him on social media. I’ve researched into him. I like the fact that he has a medical background. He’s written numerous papers. I feel safe. I know I can trust the clinic. Whenever I’ve phoned up to inquire about anything, they’ve always been friendly, accommodating. And I feel that if I put my face in his hands, I know that I’ll get a good natural result. I’ve been able to get a good natural result. I’ve been able to get a good natural result. I’ve been able to get a good natural result. I’ve been able to get a good natural result. The experience having the treatment. Initially, I was a bit apprehensive with needles, as I am in life. Darren applied numbing cream to my face prior to the treatment. And it put me at ease. I felt comfortable. And other than a wee scratch like you’d get when you have a blood test, I didn’t feel anything. I was totally amazed at how quickly Darren worked. How much I didn’t feel anything. To the point when, actually, when it was over, I didn’t feel like anything had been done. So, totally happy, totally comfortable. Darren makes you feel at ease. And there was no pain whatsoever. I’m feeling really pleased with the results. I’m really happy. I’m amazed at what a few wee tweaks can do to your face. And how knowledgeable Darren was. Highlighting areas for me that I didn’t realise were going to make the difference. For example, my chin. He’s slightly widened the chin. The angle of the chin. Which has in effect done the lifting. So, whereas I thought maybe I had to pull from the top. He explained, he’s very knowledgeable about the structure of your face, etc. Obviously. And he was able to get exactly the look that I wanted and the results that I wanted. So, I’m very pleased. I have had a few comments, to be fair. I work from home. So, I don’t interact with a whole lot of people. So, it’s mainly really family and friends. And I haven’t told, or I didn’t tell people ahead. So, I was pleased for people to say to me, “Oh, you look well.” Or, “There’s something about you today.” Or, “Have you done your hair?” or something. So, I’ve had plenty of compliments. Maybe not pinpointed what’s been done. But I think that in itself is good. Nobody’s really realised what I’ve had done. They just realised that I’m looking for it. I’ve had a compliment that I look fresh. That I look happier. That I look relaxed. So, I’m really pleased with the results. I would recommend this clinic to my friends and family. And I have recommended the clinic to friends and family. I’m really pleased. You couldn’t ask for somebody to make you feel more calm. Darren’s just got a natural aura about him. Very calming. Very matter-of-fact. Makes you feel comfortable. And will answer any questions. Goes through the procedure with you. Makes sure you’re fully comfortable with what’s going to happen. And totally felt at ease. So, yes, I have and will recommend the clinic.

Hi, my name is Grant Carr, I’m 32, and I’m a hairdresser. I’m wanting to change the frown lines on my forehead because in the last couple of years, I’ve had a couple of kids, and I’ve opened a salon at the same time, so I’m looking to freshen my face up a wee bit. I’m hoping this treatment is going to achieve pretty much to make me look fresh and to wake up in the morning and not to look as tired as I do. And just in general, to make me feel a bit more confident. Yeah, make me feel a bit better about myself. I chose Dr Darren’s clinic because of the reputation he has in Glasgow. The professionalism and the friendliness he has. When I was talking about it prior to coming in here, I felt quite secure and confident. Plus, a lot of my clients and friends are patients of Dan, and their results are fantastic, so I’m really confident. I had a brilliant experience. It was very professional and friendly. And it was fairly quick as well. And yeah, I had a great experience here. I’m really happy with the results, to be fair. I just think I didn’t really know what to expect initially. But yeah, I feel a lot fresher, to be honest. So I’m really happy. I’m really happy with the results, start to finish. Results were brilliant. Procedure was brilliant. Can’t fault it. Absolutely. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else, to be honest.