Anti Ageing

Botox is made from a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin which is produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. Cosmetically, it is used in anti-aging treatments and to treat conditions like Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and Migraines. All it does is that it paralyzes muscles by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles where it is injected. The effect usually shows up 2-7 days after the treatment and lasts for 3 to 4 months. Eventually, the muscle grows new receptors and gets back to normal. There is NO damage caused to your nerve. It is commonly used to treat forehead lines, crow’s feet (lines around the eyes) and frown lines.

Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. It is done mainly to erase lines and ease deep expression lines in aesthetics. Here are a few uses of Botox –

  • It’s used to slim the face
  • Sharpen the jawline
  • Ease frown lines
  • Reduce lines like forehead lines, crows feet, etc.
  • Lift your nose, reduce the flare of the nostrils
  • Add pout to the lips
  • FDA approved for migraine headaches
  • For excessive sweating on the face, scalp and underarms
  • It works wonders for open pores and acne
  • The more recent applications are for surgical scars, when injected around the scar it reduces the tissue tension and therefore leaves you with a super fine scar.
  • It also works on keloids in combination with conventional treatments like intraregional steroids and hyaluronidase.

What is the procedure like?

The skill of the injecting doctor is what guarantees a desirable aesthetic outcome and avoids unwanted effects.At Ra, a personal assessment is done by Dr. Rashmi who is considered as one of the best dermatologists to achieve the most natural aesthetic outcomes. Post which a numbing Botox cream is applied on the area which has to be injected after cleaning it. Then after a 45-minute wait during which the Ra team will pamper you and help you relax, Dr. Rashmi injects the protein into pre-decided muscles with the tiniest possible needle. This may take 15 minutes or less and post which you are good to go.

There are no risks involved if you choose the right doctor. Possible side effects include: Pain, swelling or bruising at the injection site.

Before the treatment, you need to inform us if you are on any blood thinners or are diagnosed with any neuromuscular ailment or infection at the site of the proposed treatment.

After the treatment, for the first 24 hours, you are advised not to swim, play tennis or badminton or run on a treadmill and also avoid makeup.