by Dr Mahmood on July 19, 2010
In the last fifteen years the use of Botox for wrinkle treatment has grown rapidly to become one of the most popular and frequently used non surgical cosmetic treatments. Choosing a Botox clinic and practitioner for the first time can be difficult; however, there are a few simple things that you can look out for to make the process easier and to ensure you not only look great but also have a good experience.
Botox injections work by relaxing the muscles on the face so that the skin appears wrinkle free and smoother, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The effects last on average three months after which time the Botox wears off and the facial muscles become active again.
Botox works well for wrinkles that are caused by facial movement, such as crow’s feet, frown lines and forehead wrinkles. The injections themselves only cause very slight pain and take about fifteen minutes. Botox treatments are generally safe and their effects reversible. However there are recent media reports of people having bad experiences from cosmetic treatments. Here are ten tips which you should consider before choosing a Botox clinic:
1. Injecting Botox is a skilled procedure and should be administered by a qualified and trained practitioner, preferably a doctor. There are experienced nurses who also administer Botox and dermal fillers in the UK.
2. Check that the practitioner has registration with their relevant regulatory authority. For UK doctors this is the General Medical Council (GMC). The GMC have an online registration checking service which allows you to check a doctors GMC status online. In the U.S each state have their own regulatory board.
3. Before undergoing any cosmetic procedure it is important to check that the practitioner has appropriate insurance cover, also known as medical indemnity, this is to protect you if something goes wrong.
4. There are many established medical, dental and cosmetic clinics providing Botox and other aesthetic procedures. More recently other premises such as salons, hairdressers, and department stores have started offering Botox wrinkle treatments. Most of these premises are well equipped with suitable standards. Unfortunately a small number are not ideal environments best suited to perform injectable treatments. We would advise you to be more cautious of non mainstream premises. Botox at home and Botox parties are not suitable places to have treatment.
5. Look for signs of service regularity such as clinics that provide Botox treatment clinics at least once weekly in the same location.
6. Look for clinics and practitioners whose main focus is Botox and other aesthetic procedures; a good rule is if they provide other related cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers.
7. Look for signs of success such as if clinic has different locations within the same city or nationally.
8. Most reputable clinics now offer free consultations to clients who are curious about the procedure and want to find out more. This is good practice and allows you to check the premises and staff to make sure you feel comfortable. This is also a great opportunity to ask the doctor any questions or raise any concerns you may have. There should be no pressure to have the treatment at the end of the free consultation.
9. Make sure that the clinic offers a follow up service. Botox takes up to two weeks to work. If you are having Botox for the first time you want to make sure you are getting the right result. Sometimes small areas can be missed at the first treatment. If you are new to Botox treatments, it is good practice for the doctor to follow you up at two weeks to make sure that the result is the one you were looking for and to give you a top up if any areas are missed.
10. In the US, Botox treatments are charged per unit of Botox. Most clinics in the UK charge by area, the frown lines are considered one area, the forehead a second area and crow’s feet a third area. Each successive area is usually given at a reduced rate compared to the previous area. Many clinics in the UK also charge a supplement for men having Botox (ranging from £25 – £50), as they have stronger facial muscles and therefore need higher doses.
There are some clinics that are offering Botox at ridiculously cheap prices, but cheapest is not always best, don’t make your decision on price alone. There are reports in the US of unscrupulous practitioners injecting “fake Botox”, or giving very diluted doses or sometimes unregulated versions of the medicine. Check that what you are being charged is around the industry average price. In the UK the average price for three areas ranges from £250- £400, depending on the clinic and the location. In the US the average cost of a vial of Botox is around $400.
Article by Dr. Nazim Mahmood, Face Clinic London Botox Clinic.
by Dr Mahmood on June 21, 2010
Excessive sweating or hyperhidrosis can affect up to three per cent of the population. There is now a quick and effective treatment which can eliminate this problem for summer.
Sweating is a normal bodily function which helps to keep us cool in hot weather. For hyperhidrosis sufferers, this body temperature regulation mechanism is exaggerated leading to them sweating markedly more than others.
This can be for some a nuisance forcing them to change their clothes frequently throughout the day and applying copious amounts of anti-perspirants, which often do not work well. There can also be a significant psychological impact with people feeling embarrassed about their sweating causing them to even avoid social situations for fear of embarrassment.
Not many people are aware that Botox (Botulinum Toxin) is a very effective, approved treatment for hyperhidrosis. This is the same Botox that is used for wrinkle treatments – it is safe and very effective. A small amount of Botox is injected into the sweat glands which can stop sweating, greatly improving the quality of life with people with hyperhidrosis. The treatment takes about 20 minutes and is relatively painless. After the treatment sweating will almost completely eradicated in the injected areas for six months.
To find out more about hyperhidrosis treatment at Face Clinic London please visit thier website.
by Dr Mahmood on June 14, 2010
Face Clinic London was founded in 2009 by two London based doctors with a special interest in aesthetic medicine. The clinic aims to provide high quality Botox and dermal filler services at affordable prices. Face Clinic London opened their first clinic in Wembley and from then on they have grown in strength, opening a second clinic in Soho earlier this year and now a third clinic at a prestigious Harley Street site.
Co-Founder Dr Anita Kapoor believes the success of Face Clinic London has a lot to do with the fact that they have stuck to their founding aims, “to provide a friendly yet professional service to all clients”. She explains “we are really happy with the success of Face Clinic London so far and are grateful for all the positive feedback that we have received from our clients. We are pleased that we can now provide them with more choice by offering appointments at our Harley Street Clinic”.
Harley Street has a world renowned reputation for private medical excellence with strong competition in aesthetic services. They hope to stand out from the crowd by maintaining their core strengths, a formula that has worked remarkably well for their Soho and Wembley clinics. Dr Kapoor explains, “all our treatments will still be given by fully qualified doctors, we will still be offering free consultations and free Botox top up treatments and importantly our prices will remain the same”. Free Botox and dermal filler consultations are now available to book via the Face Clinic London website.
by Dr Mahmood on April 5, 2010
Dermal fillers can be used to enhance the lips giving fuller, more shapely and defined lips. The lips can be enhanced by creating more lip volume to thinner lips to give them a fuller appearance. Dermal fillers can be injected along borders of the lips and into the cupids bow to accentuate the lip line giving a more shapely and youthful appearance.
Marionette lines are lines that are present just below the corners of the mouth and occur with loss of volume associated with ageing. They can give the appearance of pulling the mouth downwards giving a sad and unhappy facial expression. Dermal filler can be injected just below the corner of the mouth to soften these lines by adding volume to the area and giving shape to the lips. Smokers lines which are vertical lines mainly at the top lip can also be effectively reduced by dermal filler treatment into the lips.
The Dermal filler product used at Face Clinic London is Restylane which is the most scientifically documented dermal filler in the world with over 10 million treatments worldwide, they are safe. All treatments at Face Clinic London are administered by fully qualified doctors who aim to give a subtle and natural look.
Face Clinic London only use dermal filler products with the local anaesthetic Lidocaine included for a more comfortable treatment experience. The treatment itself takes about fifteen minutes and the results are visible instantly. There may be small amount of swelling after the procedure which usually settles. The effects can last for about six to nine months after which the filler dissolves naturally in the body and the lips return to how they were before treatment.
To find out more about lip fillers and to see before and after pictures please see our lip filler page.
To book a free consultation now please use our online booking system.
by Dr Mahmood on April 4, 2010
Happy Easter! From everyone here at Face Clinic London. We are running some great deals and offers on Botox and dermal fillers throughout Easter and April. Firstly we are offering 10% discount on all treatments booked in April 2010. Secondly if you book with a friend in April we will offer you both 20% discount on treatments. This discount can be used on Botox and dermal filler treatments. If you would like to book a free consultation or book an appointment for treatment then please book online via our online booking system. Happy Holidays!
by Dr Mahmood on February 24, 2010
Excessive armpit sweating (Hyperhidrosis) can affect both men and women and can be an embarrassing problem which may force people to change their clothes frequently, limit their social life and work life and affect their confidence.
Botox injections can be used as a treatment for armpit sweating. The treatment takes around 20 minutes and involves multiple small injections just under the skin of the armpit. The treatment is very effective and can last for up to six months.
Face Clinic London provide Botox injections for excessive armpit sweating. We pride ourselves on giving a professional and friendly service with all of our treatments being administered by fully trained GMC registered doctors.
Face Clinic London have two clinics in London located in Soho Central London, Harley Street and Wembley North West London. Free client parking is available at the Wembley site and we also offer Saturday morning clinics.
If you would like to book a free consultation to discuss Botox treatment for excessive armpit sweating or find out more about Botox treatments at Face Clinic London then please visit our website or contact us.
by Dr Mahmood on February 8, 2010
Building on the success of our first clinic in Wembley, we are opening a second clinic at a premier site in the heart of Soho, Central London at 7 Silver Street, Soho, W1. The first clinic date is on Tuesday 23rd February.
To celebrate our launch in Soho we are offering free Botox and dermal filler consultations on Tuesday 23rd February at the new Soho site.
We will also be offering special promotional discounts on Botox and dermal filler treatment.
So if you or your friends are interested to find out more about our treatments please book a free consultation via our website.
by Dr Mahmood on January 28, 2010
(London, UK, 28 January 2010) Building on the success of their first clinic in Wembley, Face Clinic London are expanding to a premier new clinic in the heart of Soho, Central London, opening Tuesday 23rd February 2010.
Face Clinic London was set up in 2009, by two local London doctors with the aim to provide wrinkle treatments at affordable prices in relaxed and friendly surroundings. Clinic Co-Founder, Dr Anita Kapoor, explains “we are opening our second clinic in the heart of Soho so that we can provide a convenient service to those working and living in Central London and surrounding areas. With most treatments taking an average of only thirty minutes, clients can easily pop in for treatments during their lunch break or after work”.
Face Clinic London pride themselves on giving a professional and friendly service. All treatments are administered by fully trained and registered doctors. All new clients are offered a free, twenty minute, no obligation consultation to help choose the treatment that would most suit them.
With a highly professional team, positive outlook and quality service, Face Clinic London can be trusted to provide an excellent service to their new and expanding client base in Central London.
About Face Clinic London
Face Clinic London specialise in non surgical wrinkle treatments including Botox and dermal fillers. Founded by two fully qualified doctors they launched their first clinic in Wembley, North London, and are now expanding to a second clinic in the heart of Soho, Central London. They are offering free consultations and special promotions for their first Soho clinic on 23rd February. Contact Face Clinic London for full promotion details.
by Dr Mahmood on January 23, 2010
(London, UK, 19 January 2010) Face Clinic London was set up by two London based doctors with the aim of providing non surgical wrinkle treatments at affordable prices in a relaxed and friendly environment. Wrinkle treatments like Botox and dermal fillers are now very popular in the UK as they are quick, safe, relatively painless and can significantly reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
These treatments are not only for celebrities but are now readily available and affordable. Most people who have treatment are looking for a quick way to reduce their lines and wrinkles to look their best for a holiday, a special occasion or an important event. For many people the simplicity of Botox wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers provide the answer.
Botox wrinkle treatment takes ten minutes and requires no anaesthetic. A few small injections with a fine needle can dramatically reduce frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet. You can be back at work within 20 minutes. The treatment works by temporarily relaxing the muscles giving the face a softer, smoother and more youthful appearance with the effects lasting up to four months.
Dermal filler injections can be used to reduce and soften deep forehead wrinkles and wrinkles around the mouth, giving the skin a more youthful and fresher appearance. Dermal fillers can also be used to enhance lips, making them appear plump, defined and fuller with the effects lasting up to nine months.
The Face Clinic London team pride themselves on providing a friendly and welcoming service and offer all their clients a free no obligation facial aesthetic consultation before any treatments are given. Co-Founder, Dr Anita Kapoor, explains “a lot of people come to us not sure of which treatment they need, by offering a free no obligation consultation we can advise our clients the best treatment that would most suit them without any pressure to have the treatments”.
About
Face clinic London specialise in non surgical wrinkle treatments including Botox and dermal fillers. The clinic was founded by two fully trained doctors. They have two clinics in Soho, Central London and Wembley North West London. To book a free consultation contact Face Clinic London:
Website www.facecliniclondon.com
email book@facecliniclondon.com
call 0845 6044 992.
by Dr Mahmood on January 23, 2010
Dermal fillers are used for facial aesthetic treatments and are injected into the skin. They are designed to effectively reduce the appearance of unwanted wrinkles, contour and create volume, and to revitalise the skin. Dermal fillers are based on Hyaluronic acid which is a substance that naturally exists in your body. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that exists naturally in almost all living organisms. It binds water and can act as a lubricant and shock absorber in movable parts of the body such as joints. It is also important for the transport of nutrients and in regulating water balance in skin.
Dermal fillers work by boosting the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid, dermal fillers revitalise and add volume to the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and giving a natural softer look. Dermal fillers are a soft injectable gel consisting of stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid. The gel is tissue-friendly and closely resembles the hyaluronic acid that exists naturally in the body. It is long-lasting but not permanent.
Dermal filler injections provide an easy way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, smooth the skin and give a more youthful appearance. The result of a single treatment can be seen instantly and can last for around 6 to 9 months. Dermal filler injections can give a natural looking result that does not affect facial expression. As your face changes over time, dermal fillers allow you to control you looks subtly as you age.
Dermal fillers can be used to smooth away facial lines and wrinkles, create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, and revitalise the skin.
The most common areas treated are:
- Nose to mouth lines (the nasolabial folds)
- between the eyebrows (the glabella lines)
- lips (adding volume and shape)
To book a free consultation to discuss whether dermal fillers are right for you please contact Face Clinic London. We have clinics in Soho Central London, Harley Street and Wembley North West London
or call 0845 604 4992, or email book@facecliniclondon.com
