Botox & Dermal Fillers
Huntingdon Spa use a variety of products chosen specifically for each individual patient. Products are chosen depending on patients needs and expected outcomes.
Muscle Relaxing, Brow Lift & Lip Enhancement from £180
Botox ® is the brand name of botulinum toxin type A and has been in use since about 1990, around 20 million people have been treated worldwide. It is injected into muscle to reduce unwanted muscular contraction. The medication partially weakens the nerve to the muscle for four to six months. Botox ® has thus proven very useful in people who suffer from abnormal contractions of muscle. The cosmetic use (anti-wrinkle) of the injections came about when it was noted that lines and facial wrinkles were dramatically reduced when used for some facial spasms.
How Is It Given?
Very small amounts of Botox® are injected into the required areas using a tiny micro-needle. This acts by blocking the impulse of the nerves to the muscles which relate to the lines and wrinkles. The muscles are then relaxed preventing contraction. Following treatment with Botox® the skin over the muscles remains smooth and even, while all untreated areas remain unaffected.
Do The Injections Hurt?
Because the needles are so fine and the quantity of Botox® so small, the pain is minimal. No local anaesthesia or sedation is required, although there may be some itchiness over the treated area immediately afterwards.
Is Botox® Dangerous?
No! It has been used safely and effectively for almost 20 years in the treatment of many medical conditions including neurological disorders. It is now used more popularly for cosmetic purposes.
How Long Will It Last?
This varies from person to person, but it can last up to 6 months. You will notice a gradual fading of its effects at which point it is time for a new treatment. Early clinical studies indicate that over time less frequent use of injections are required, but that also the benefits of Botox®may be less effective for those over 65.
Are There Any Side-effects?
Botox® is not harmful. There may be some temporary localised bruising following injections, or slight swelling at the injection site, but this disappears quickly in 1 or 2 days.
How Will I Look Afterwards?
It may take 2 to 3 days to see an improvement and up to a week to see the full results which are amazing. The treated area will appear smooth and unlined and look much younger.
Dermal Fillers - For a fresher, younger looking you!
from £200
BEFORE
AFTER
As we age, collagen production decreases and the signs of aging become more pronounced. The skins structure deteriorates at the level of the dermis: the deeper lying layer of the skin. When vital components of the dermis such as collagen fibres, elastin and hyaluronic acid becomes less abundant, the dermis is weakened thus causing a noticeable impact on the appearance of the skin. Dermal filling is a popular and easy way of achieving a fresh look with little down time and at a reasonable expense when compared with cosmetic surgery.Dermal fillers are products that are used to plump up lines and wrinkles and replace lost volume associated with aging. Treatment with these makes it possible to temporarily suspend or reverse the signs of aging. The most common treatment areas are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows) the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth) and the lips. The leading dermal filler used by most UKpractitioners is a hyaluronic acid based product. This particular brand is manufactured using bacteria. Again, this product comes in different thicknesses.Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in the spaces between the cells of body tissues in all animals.It has already been used widely in general medicine to help eye surgeons perform cataract operations, and for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement. It is estimated that 30 million patients around the world have been treated with some form of hyaluronic acid.Hyaluronic acid has now largely replaced collagen as the favourite filler of UK’s cosmetic experts. This is because it is more likely to be compatible with our bodies than collagen, and so people are less likely to be allergic to it and do not require a test prior to use.
At Huntingdon Spa, we select the best products available from a range of manufacturers, ensuring that each patient receives the most appropriate product for their individual situation.
TEOSYAL® is a complete range of hyaluronic acid based wrinkle-filling products, manufactured by TEOXANE in Switzerland.
TEOSYAL product information
TEOSYAL® consists of a range of seven products which can restore facial volume, redefine and augment lips, repair cutaneous depressions and revitalize the dermis.
These products are highly biocompatible and are slowly absorbed. TEOSYAL® can be injected into the entire face, neckline, neck and hands.
Naturally present in the skin, hyaluronic acid preserves moisturising levels in the skin and boosts tone. It is a powerful moisturising agent, the quality of which in the dermis gradually decreases with age. As a result, the skin dries out and becomes fragile, and the first wrinkle appear. The tissues progressively sag and the face becomes hollow.
Injected into the dermis, TEOSYAL®, effectively alleviates this hyaluronic acid deficiency thanks to its high hyaluronic acid concentration.
With TEOSYAL®, we can:
- Remodel the cheekbones and soften the facial contours
- Fill in wrinkles and fine lines
- Increase and remodel the volume of the lips, moisturising them at the same time
- Revitalise and rehydrate the skin
- Prevent the onset of wrinkles and fine lines, even in the most delicate of areas such as the neck and neckline