Today Botulinum Toxin Injection is an anti-wrinkle treatment, used for ocular muscle spasms, problems with eye coordination, severe armpit perspiration, and as an anti-wrinkle treatment for crow’s feet, frown lines, and to eliminate furrows in the forehead.
Botulinum Toxin Injection combats wrinkles that are created when nerve cells within the muscles beneath the skin release a chemical called acetylcholine. This chemical triggers a muscle contraction that creates wrinkles. The Botulinum Toxin Injection product, is an injectable compound that disrupts the release of acetylcholine, which essentially paralyzes the muscle and stops the contraction. Results are fully evident within one week after treatment and remain for a minimum of three months.
Botulinum Toxin Injection typically reduces wrinkles by 80 percent. Patients are typically between the ages of 35 and 60. Results vary among individual cases, and are temporary.
How is it done?
A numbing cream is applied to the treatment area. Patients may experience some minimal discomfort from the needle injection.
The selection of injection points is critical to the success of the procedure. The points of injection are first scored with a marking pencil. The doctor may select numerous injection points for each location to be treated. These points may not be located on the wrinkle itself, but at the area where the muscle contracts. Antiseptic is also applied.
The Botulinum Toxin Injection filler is then injected into the marked points beneath the skin. The toxins in Botulinum Toxin Injection fasten to the muscles’ nerve endings, which inhibits the release of the chemical acetylcholine. This will stop the muscle contractions that wrinkle the skin.
How long does the procedure take?
Depending on the extent of treatment, the procedure can take from a few minutes up to 20 minutes. Generally, patients will be able to return home shortly after the treatment is complete.
What should I expect after treatment?
You can resume normal activities immediately, but you may be advised to stay out of the sun.
Results are usually evident within one week and last about three to five months.
What are the costs involved?
Prices start from $300* per area ($14 per unit) including GST. Very affordable and competitive price.
*The cost of cosmetic surgery can vary (higher or lower), depending on the complexity of the procedure, the required results, cost of implants, aftercare treatment and the area of the body where the surgery is being performed. Further costs may be incurred for anaesthetist and hospital fees if applicable. For specific pricing information, please arrange a consultation with Dr. Tiong.