Botox London

Botox, also known as botulinum toxin type A, is a popular cosmetic treatment used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. It works by temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause these lines, resulting in smoother, more youthful-looking skin. Botox injections are a safe and effective way to achieve a more youthful appearance without the need for surgery.

Botox is a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It has been used for medical and cosmetic purposes for over 50 years, and is one of the most widely researched and tested cosmetic treatments on the market.

If you're considering Botox injections in London, it's important to schedule a consultation with a qualified medical professional to discuss your options and ensure that the treatment is right for you. At The British Aesthetic Bar's Muswell Hill clinic in London, we take pride in providing our patients with safe, effective Botox consultations, and our team of experts is always available to answer any questions you may have.

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Treatment Areas Include: 

Frown Lines

For Frown lines (also known as glabellar lines) are the vertical lines that appear between the eyebrows, often referred to as "11" lines. These are caused by repeated muscle movements, like frowning. The treatment with Botox typically targets three main areas within this region:

• Procerus muscle (central area just above the nose)
• Corrugator muscles (on either side of the forehead, near the inner eyebrows)

Botox injections in these areas help relax the muscles responsible for the lines, resulting in a smoother appearance.

Down-turned Mouth

For Downturned mouth (also known as marionette lines or the appearance of a sad mouth), Botox can be injected to relax specific muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward. The treatment typically targets these key areas:

• Depressor Anguli Oris (DAO) – This is the primary muscle responsible for pulling the corners of the mouth down. Botox is injected here to reduce the downward tension, creating a more neutral or uplifted expression.
• Mentalis Muscle (optional) – Sometimes, a small amount of Botox is also used in the chin area to balance the effect and smooth out the chin's appearance.

This treatment can help achieve a more relaxed, pleasant, or youthful look.

Wrinkles on the Chin

For Chin wrinkles (often referred to as chin dimpling or an "orange peel" appearance), Botox is typically used to relax the mentalis muscle. This muscle is located in the central part of the chin and is responsible for the dimpling or wrinkling that can occur when it contracts.

Key areas for Botox treatment in chin wrinkles:

• Mentalis Muscle – The primary target for Botox injections in this region. Botox relaxes the muscle, smoothing out the chin's surface and reducing the appearance of fine lines or dimpling.

This treatment results in a smoother, more even appearance of the chin.

Nose

For Nose wrinkles (often called bunny lines), Botox is used to target the fine lines that form on the sides of the nose when you scrunch it, often during facial expressions like smiling or laughing. These lines are caused by the overactivity of the nasalis muscle.

Key areas for Botox treatment on the nose:

• Nasalis Muscle – This is the primary muscle responsible for the "bunny lines." Botox is injected into this muscle on each side of the nose to smooth the lines and reduce their appearance.

This treatment helps create a more relaxed, smoother look around the nose without affecting your overall facial expressions.

Forehead

For Forehead wrinkles (also known as horizontal forehead lines), Botox is typically injected into the frontalis muscle, which is responsible for raising the eyebrows. Over time, repeated elevation of the eyebrows leads to horizontal lines across the forehead.

Key areas for Botox treatment on the forehead:

• Frontalis Muscle – This is the only muscle that controls forehead movement, and Botox injections here help relax it to smooth out the horizontal lines while preventing the formation of deeper wrinkles.

Crow's Feet

For Crow’s feet (the fine lines and wrinkles that appear at the outer corners of the eyes), Botox is injected into the orbicularis oculi muscle. This muscle encircles the eye and contracts during smiling or squinting, causing the lines to form.

Key areas for Botox treatment on crow's feet:

• Orbicularis Oculi Muscle – Botox is strategically injected around the outer corners of the eyes to relax this muscle and smooth out the wrinkles while still allowing for natural facial expressions.

This treatment softens the appearance of wrinkles without affecting your ability to smile or express emotions naturally.

Brow Lift

For a Botox brow lift, the goal is to subtly lift the eyebrows to create a more open, youthful appearance by relaxing specific muscles that pull the brows downward. The treatment primarily focuses on two muscle groups:

• Depressor Muscles – These muscles pull the brows down, and relaxing them with Botox allows the natural lifting muscles to raise the brows. The key muscles targeted here are:
  
  • Orbicularis oculi (outer parts around the eyes)
  • Procerus muscle (between the eyebrows)
  • Corrugator muscles (above the inner brows)

• Frontalis Muscle – This is the muscle that lifts the eyebrows. Small amounts of Botox are placed strategically to avoid over-relaxation, allowing for a natural lift while smoothing forehead lines.

The result is a subtle elevation of the brows, opening up the eye area for a more refreshed and alert appearance.

Lip Flip

For a Botox lip flip, Botox is injected into the orbicularis oris muscle above the upper lip, causing the lip to relax and flip outward slightly. This creates the appearance of a fuller lip without adding volume. 

Smokers Lines

For smoker's lines (vertical lines around the mouth), Botox is injected into the orbicularis oris muscle to relax it, reducing the appearance of these lines.

This treatment helps diminish the lines caused by repetitive movements like smoking or pursing the lips.

Botox can also be used for: 

• Masseter
• Jawline Slimming
• Excessive Sweating or Hyperhidrosis.

Note: The British Aesthetic Bar is a medical professionals-only clinic, meaning all treatments and consultations are performed by medical professionals. Ensuring the safety of our clients without any compromise is an integral part of our services at our London clinic, located in Muswell Hill.