Botulinum toxin, often referred to as Botox is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. The toxin blocks the transition of chemical messages sent from the nerve to cause the muscle to contract. Without these messages, the muscle stays in a resting state until the ‘messengers’ recover. This recovery takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks on average. 

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For Botox treatments to be most effective, it is suggested that patients avoid alcohol a few days before treatment.

All your past medical history and current medication will be determined and assessed at time of consultation. If a patient is deemed suitable for Botox treatment a prescription will be created by our prescriber.

 

The procedure itself only takes a few minutes and no topical anaesthetic is required. Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. It generally takes seven to ten days to take full effect for first time patients and shorter periods for frequent users and lasts around 12 weeks.

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Aesthetics Fifty Five uses a Licensed brand of botulinum toxin A.

All botulinum toxins are prescription only medicines (POM) and will be prescribed by a medical professional upon consultation.

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