Botox in Birmingham
MULTI AWARD WINNING LUXURY AESTHETIC CLINIC
What is Botox?
At Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham we only use the highest quality medical products including using Botox, which is made by Allergan, as our anti-wrinkle treatment of choice.
Botox is a neurotoxin that works by blocking muscle impulses and reducing their movement; it temporarily weakens the targeted muscle’s contractions, leading to smoother, younger-looking skin.
Expression, environment and genetics all play a part in how we age. Repeated muscle movements throughout our lives result in creases and wrinkles in the areas of our faces that are most actively used. These lines, known as ‘dynamic lines,’ become more pronounced as we get older. Lifestyle and environment also play a key role in how we age, with sun exposure, smoking and not looking after our health and our skin, all playing major roles in how we experience the ageing process.
Although ageing is a natural part of life, many patients want to look their best and do what they can to manage the look of an ageing face. Anti-wrinkle injections are the most popular injectable treatment worldwide, because they are effective at smoothing wrinkled skin and they are a quick and tried and tested way to help patients to look and feel younger.
How to prevent wrinkles?
Anti-wrinkle injections are not just for people who are noticing deep lines and wrinkles. On the contrary, Botox should actually be used in a preventative manner to help treat lines and wrinkles before they become static or ingrained. Once deep lines are ingrained it can be difficult to reverse the look of them with anti-wrinkle injections. Patients who seek treatment with Botox as soon as fine lines start to appear will prevent deeper lines from forming.
Many patients are familiar with anti-wrinkle injections being administered to treat the look of lines and wrinkles on the upper face, however, Botox can be used to treat many other concerns.
What are the three areas?
Patients who want to have anti-wrinkle injections to treat the upper face may well have heard about the three areas. These areas define where we position the anti-wrinkle injections. They are the:
- Forehead
- Crows feet
- Frown lines
Upper face Botox
Many patients will have all three areas injected when they come to a Botox appointment at Secret Aesthetics. However, some patients will have only one or two areas injected. This will depend on the patient’s individual concerns.
Treating forehead lines
Forehead lines are the horizontal creases that appear when we express surprise or shock, and are often the result of repeated daily brow-raising movements.
Without realising, we engage these muscles over a hundred times each day, eventually leading to fine lines that, over time, deepen into permanent wrinkles. These wrinkles are clear indicators of the ageing process.
Preventing these wrinkles is wiser than trying to cure them later. A common mistake is waiting for the first forehead line to appear before considering Botox treatment. The optimal strategy is to start anti-wrinkle injections before these lines have time to deepen.
Treating frown lines
Frown lines are the vertical creases that appear between our eyebrows and are often associated with expressions of concentration or displeasure. They occur when we furrow our brows, whether this is due to concentration, peering at our screens, or moments of frustration.
Patients who have frown lines may feel that they look cross or angry, even when they are not. Anti-wrinkle injections can effectively address and diminish the look of frown lines.
Treating crows feet
Crows’ feet are the fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of our eye and are often the result of smiling, squinting, or even casual conversation. These lines are a common sign of ageing that start as temporary creases and gradually become more permanent.
At Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham, we understand the significance of your eyes in expressing your emotions. Our Botox treatments are designed to help you smooth away crows feet and rejuvenate the look of ageing skin in this area.
Eyebrow lifts
Anti-wrinkle injections can also be utilised to give the effect of lifted eyebrows. Eyebrows play a crucial role in framing our faces. A high-arching eyebrow is a desirable aesthetic that can give the look of the eyes looking more open and wider.
At Secret Aesthetics we offer a solution that can enhance your appearance and boost your confidence. Cosmetic Botox can be strategically injected in specific locations around the lateral brow and forehead, allowing you to achieve the eyebrow lift you desire, whether it’s a gentle, subtle elevation or a more dramatic arch.
Under eye wrinkles
If you find that you have undereye wrinkles and fine lines around your eyes, often referred to as eye bag wrinkles, we offer effective Botox treatments to help you regain smoother, more youthful-looking eyes
Botox injections for the mouth area
Perioral lines
Perioral lines, often referred to as “Smoker’s Lines” or “Lipstick Lines,” are those fine lines that tend to emerge and eventually become permanent as a result of repeated puckering and or smoking.
These lines form around your lips, particularly when you make the ‘O’ shape with your mouth. At Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham, we offer a solution to rejuvenate your lips and diminish the appearance of these lines with anti-wrinkle injections.
Lip flips
The Lip Flip is your secret to achieving subtly fuller lips without the need for traditional lip fillers.
By naturally relaxing the muscles that cause your lips to turn inward anti-wrinkle injection can be utilised to help gently turn the lips outward, adding size and the look of more volume while giving the effect of a completely natural appearance.
Gummy smile
If you are self-conscious about the amount of gum on show when you smile anti-wrinkle injections can be used to rectify this issue.
A gummy smile, also known as excessive gingival display, can be caused by overactive upper lip elevator muscles. At Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham, our advanced specialists use Cosmetic Botox to target specific areas, allowing these muscles to relax and the upper lip to drop in a carefully determined, aesthetically pleasing way. After having anti-wrinkle injections to treat a gummy smile, less of the gums will be on show, leaving patients with a renewed sense of confidence when they smile.
Drooping mouth corners
Drooping mouth corners can often give the impression of looking sad, even when you’re not. The corners of the mouth droop downwards when we have very strong depressor anguli oris muscles. By gently relaxing these muscles with Botox, a natural lift can be achieved, restoring a brighter and more confident smile.
Anti-wrinkle injections for the mid face
When injected into the masseter muscles, anti-wrinkle injections can help to slim the face and to relieve tension caused by Bruxism.
Face slimming
Some individuals naturally possess a broad-set jaw, which can be attributed to their underlying bone structure, enlarged facial muscles, or a combination of both.
For patients with a wider face masseter Botox gives the effect of facial slimming. It works particularly well for patients who have strong jaw muscles. At Secret Aesthetics, our Quick Face Slim is a specialised approach tailored to your preferences, utilising precise doses of cosmetic Botox that are strategically placed.
Bruxism treatment
Masseter Botox can also be used medically to help patients who suffer from Bruxism, which is also known as teeth grinding. Bruxism sufferers often find they hold a lot of tension in their jaws and these can lead to grinding of the teeth, feelings of stress and even tension headaches.
We can relieve the tension that sufferers of Bruxism experience by administering anti-wrinkle injections in specific areas in the masseter muscle.
Bunny lines
Bunny lines are wrinkles that appear on the sides of some people’s noses when they smile or scrunch their faces tightly. Although not everyone dislikes these lines, some of our patients do find them to be a concern. Bunny lines can also become more pronounced with age, so if patients have these lines and are not happy with them, it makes sense to get them treated with anti-wrinkle injections to smooth the lines and prevent them from becoming more obvious with time.
Lower face Botox
Cobblestone chin
If you have noticed an uneven or bumpy texture on your chin when you purse your lips together or pout you may have a cobblestone chin A cobblestone chin may also be referred to as a dimpled chin. Some patients don’t like the look of a dimpled chin and want to smooth out the area. Botox can be used to eradicate the look of the texture of a cobblestone chin.
Anti-wrinkle injections the neck and jawline
Nefertiti Neck Lift
As we age, the structural elements that support our skin, such as collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, naturally diminish. This leaves our skin more susceptible to the relentless pull of gravity, resulting in sagging and creases. The neck and jaw area, in particular, bear witness to these signs of the ageing process, often giving rise to the dreaded “turkey neck” and “neck bands,” also known as “platysmal bands.”
At Secret Aesthetics we offer a Neck Rejuvenation Package which is a comprehensive solution to improving the look of the lower jaw and neck areas. With precisely administered Botox injections we can target the muscles that support the structural framework beneath the neck and jaw, we create a tightened and lifted “mini neck lift” that restores a youthful appearance.
Depending on the severity of the concerns, our neck rejuvenation treatment can be complemented with other therapies, including dermal fillers and Profhilo. However, we generally recommend allowing one treatment to take effect at a time to ensure optimal results.
Botox for the body
Calf slimming
While some individuals naturally possess more prominent calves or wider lower legs due to their underlying musculature, bone structure, or varying amounts of fat, others aspire to achieve a slimmer and more sculpted leg shape.
At Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham, we offer the innovative solution of calf slimming with cosmetic Botox. This treatment utilises precisely controlled doses of Botox in strategic areas to help you achieve the leg shape you desire without compromising muscle function or strength.
TREATABLE AREAS
Forehead Lines, Frown Lines, Crows Feet, Quick Face Slim, Bunny Lines, Cobblestone Chin, Eye Bag Wrinkles, Gummy Smile, Eyebrow Lift, Calf Slimming, Perioral Lines, Lip Flip, Drooping Mouth Corners, Neck Rejuvenation
PROCEDURE TIME
From 15 minutes
DOWNTIME
None
LASTS FOR
3-6 Months+
COMMON SIDE EFFECTS
Redness, Bruising
PRICE
From £199
DONE BY
Advanced GMC registered Doctor
BONUS
Free Complimentary Mailbox Parking
Additional privacy facility available upon request
24/7 access to Royal College of Emergency Medicine doctor for all post care emergencies
Frequently Asked Questions about Botox
How does the procedure work?
Your journey at Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham begins with a consultation so we can fully understand your specific concerns and why you would like to have anti-wrinkle injections. We take a full medical history which is evaluated by a doctor before the process begins.
The procedure involves controlled Botox injections into the targeted areas using a microneedle. While generally not painful, you will feel a short, sharp scratch as we administer the injections. Most patients find this treatment very easily to tolerate.
How long does a Botox treatment take?
The number of areas that you would like to have treated and the part of the body you have opted for will impact how long treatment takes. The average anti-wrinkle procedure typically takes around 15 minutes.
How long does Botox last?
Results typically become apparent two weeks after your initial treatment. Some patients may notice the results sooner. Upper face Botox tends to last between three and four months, this will depend on each individual and how they metabolise the drug.
Some muscle movement may return after 1 month, varying from person to person and necessitating adjustments in future Botox doses. With regular treatments over several years we can retrain the muscles, reducing the need for frequent top-ups.
For other areas of the body, anti-wrinkle injections can last longer. We will take you through how long we would expect the treatment to last for other areas if the body at your consultation.
What aftercare is required?
After having this treatment we advise not touching or massaging the area and not applying makeup application for a minimum of 12 hours.
Additionally patients should abstain from exercise for 24 hours and sun exposure or heat (such as hot showers/saunas/steam rooms) for 48 hours. Alcohol should also be avoided for 24 hours.
Are there any side effects?
Immediately after the procedure you may experience tenderness and redness in the treated area, which can last up to 72 hours.
A few individuals may have a headache, usually resolving within 48 hours. While bruising is usually minimal, some are more prone to it and if this is the case healing can take longer.
Visit our Botox Clinic in Birmingham:
Secret Aesthetics is based in Harvey Nichols in The Mailbox, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 1RE.
Our luxury botox clinic provides professional Botox treatment to patients in Birmingham as well as in the surrounding areas such as Solihull, Edgbaston, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Coventry, Dudley, Sutton Coldfield, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Tamworth, Cannock and Lichfield.
- Free Complimentary Mailbox Parking
- A 5-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Train Station
- Additional privacy facility available upon request
Book a Botox treatment at Secret Aesthetics
Don’t wait for lines to deepen – act now and reclaim smoother, youthful skin with Botox at Secret Aesthetics in Birmingham. Schedule your consultation with us today and take the first step towards a younger-looking you.
