Botox® Cosmetic
More and more people are turning to Botox cosmetic treatment in an effort to reduce
the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin,
is a popular nonsurgical injection that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines,
forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Botox is also widely used in the treatment of migraine headaches, excessive sweating (hyperhydrosis) and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

Facial Analysis
(how to assess your outline needs)
When you look at yourself in a mirror, you have probably studied those lines across
your forehead, in the centre of your eyebrows and around your eyes. These lines are referred to as “frown lines” and are a result of repetitive muscle movements. The more you have frowned or squinted, the more these muscles have contracted and have caused the skin to crease. Over time the creases remain on the face and become more prominent. For women, whose faces tend to be more dynamic and active than men’s and whose skin is typically more delicate, these lines may appear overstated and more permanent.

How Botox® Cosmetic Works.
It is strange to think of a toxin as a cure for wrinkles. But it makes sense once you understand what causes wrinkles and how Botox cosmetic works. There are two types of wrinkles, dynamic wrinkles, or muscle wrinkles from where muscles move the face the most (around and between the eyes and around the mouth) and static wrinkles are lines and crinkles that appear at the corners of the eyes and in other areas of the face. Static wrinkles are more superficial and are most noticeable when the face is moving, such as when you smile or frown. Because it affects the facial muscles, botox cosmetic can help ease or prevent both types.

Consultation
At evospa, you will have a one to one consultation with an experienced and highly skilled practitioner. During this time a personalized skin care regime will be discussed and agreed. This will ensure maximum results and long-term maintenance. We expect our clients to work with us in ensuring a realistic outcome. Clients will be in good physical condition, are motivated to improve their appearance and have realistic expectations.
A medical history will be carried out and reviewed by one of the team of aesthetic practitioners.

Possible Side Effects
There are very few side effects associated with Botox cosmetic injections. Small bruises or red marks at the site of the injection may appear but usually fade within a few days. Mild headaches and nausea have been reported by patients who receive forehead injections. It is also possible for an adjoining muscle to experience weakness, although this is usually temporary (one to three weeks).

Some swelling may occur in the area around the injection site. An ice pack can be placed over the area; however, you must refrain from massaging the area in the hours immediately following your injection, as this could cause the toxin to spread to adjacent muscles.

Following treatment, you should refrain from any form of exercise for 24 hours. This will prevent the toxin from moving to an unwanted area. In some cases, Botox cosmetic injections around the eye area can cause the eyelid to droop; however this is only temporary and will wear off in two to three weeks. Good communication between you and your practitioner will help achieve maximum results.

You can discuss any concerns before the procedure. List all medical conditions,
current medications and any known allergies you have.

Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are used to infill unwanted facial lines and improve volume of
certain facial areas (e.g. lips). We use the current market standard NASHA fillers
(e.g. Restylane, Juvederm, Kiss, Sculptra etc). Your practitioner will draw up a tailored
filler strategy that would best suit the individual.