OVERVIEW
What is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that blocks nerve impulses, allowing the muscles that cause wrinkles to relax. There are several brands of botulinum toxin available, the most famous of which is Botox. They each have a small differences and here, we use a variety of different brands in order to give you the most natural looking results.
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| access_time Duration | 15 minutes |
| local_pharmacy Anaesthesia | None |
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| check_circle Final Result | 5-7 days |
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OVERVIEW
What are hyaluronic acid dermal fillers?
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers attract water from surrounding tissues and act like a sponge, filling out lines and creases in the skin similar to the way collagen does. They restore lost volume rather than give you volume you never had. We only use non-permanent dermal filler brands because we are not convinced by the safety credentials of permanent ones. At Riverbanks, your safety is our primary concern.
Benefits
Why aesthetics should be ‘invisible’
An intrinsic benefit of our dermal fillers and botulinum toxin injections is that they deliver on our Invisible Aesthetics promise. Invisible Aesthetics is an approach to cosmetic beauty invented by Riverbanks founder Dr Ravi Jain in response to the shock-factor sometimes elicited by widely publicised cosmetic enhancements. Invisible Aesthetics is about turning back the clock without anyone noticing. Dr Jain believes that no one should be able to guess that you’ve had any aesthetic work, only that you look healthier. Invisible Aesthetics promotes gradual enhancements over drastic transformations and every one of the 200 facial procedures we carry out each week embodies this standard.
Benefits
Short and sweet
Our botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid injections are surprisingly painless and only take about 15 minutes, after which you’ll be able to return to your usual daily activities straight away. Your consultation and treatment will always be conducted by an experienced doctor. Our botulinum toxin treatments are longer-lasting and more natural-
looking than Botox, while our hyaluronic acid treatments lead to less bruising and swelling than other dermal fillers. Just one session will make you look brighter and fresher.
Process
Part of your regular skin care routine
Your doctor will create a treatment programme that is specially tailored to your needs. Injections can be administered in different places on the face and décolletage. With botulinum toxin, we find that most people need 1 session every 4 months in the first couple of years, then every 6 months or so after that. We always encourage patients to think of the treatment as part of their regular skin care routine—which they have no trouble doing because the process is so quick and convenient. With hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, a single treatment can last up to 12 months.
Treatment areas
Botox & Fillers can be used to treat:
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Migraines
Botulinum toxin is a recommended treatment for chronic migraines. These are defined as headaches on at least 15 days of every month, at least 8 of which have migrainous features such as nausea or sensitivity to light.
keyboard_arrow_down Find out moreBotulinum toxin is a recommended treatment for chronic migraines. These are defined as headaches on at least 15 days of every month, at least 8 of which have migrainous features such as nausea or sensitivity to light.
Botulinum toxin reduces the symptoms of migraines by blocking the nerves, called C-fibres, that carry pain from the head to the brain. It has shown to be effective at converting migraines from chronic to episodic, improving quality of life.
Around 1 in 4 patients see improvement after the first or second set of injections and around 50% get a good response after more than 2 sets.
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Excessive sweating
Botulinum toxin is an effective treatment for focal hyperhidrosis, a condition where a person sweats excessively in a specific area of the body, e.g. the underarms or feet.
keyboard_arrow_down Find out moreBotulinum toxin is an effective treatment for focal hyperhidrosis, a condition where a person sweats excessively in a specific area of the body, e.g. the underarms or feet.
The injections work by blocking the nerves responsible for sweating, stopping the sweat glands from over-firing and producing too much sweat. Retreatment is typically needed after 4 to 6 months because the nerves regenerate. Over time, many patients can go longer between treatments.
As a targeted treatment for a small, localised area, there is no effect on sweating elsewhere, or sweating across large areas of the body.
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Teeth grinding
Unconscious or involuntary jaw clenching and teeth grinding, whether a person is awake or asleep, can lead to physical pain such as headaches and earaches. It can also cause severe dental problems.
keyboard_arrow_down Find out moreUnconscious or involuntary jaw clenching and teeth grinding, whether a person is awake or asleep, can lead to physical pain such as headaches and earaches. It can also cause severe dental problems.
Injecting small doses of botulinum toxin directly into the muscle that moves the jaw can cause it to weaken enough to stop involuntary clenching and grinding of the teeth.
Although botulinum toxin injections are not a cure for bruxism, the medical term for teeth grinding, they can reduce the symptoms better than a nightguard for some patients. The effects normally last 3 to 4 months.
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Results
How will I feel?
Young! Our Azzalure and Restylane injections are a great way of creating a more youthful appearance, but one that doesn’t look fake or obvious. The effect is subtle; your friends and family won’t notice you’ve had work done, but they’ll notice you look bright, fresh and healthy.
Riverbanks’ Expertise
You’re in good hands
Riverbanks’ founder Dr Ravi Jain pioneered Invisible Aesthetics because of how many patients seek natural-looking, almost invisible results. He has chosen to only offer brands of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid that embody this standard.
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Treatment Questions
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What is the treatment used for? add_circleBotulinum toxin and dermal fillers are used to combat the wrinkles that form when we laugh, smile and frown. Botulinum toxin can also be used to treat hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), bruxism (teeth grinding), jawline slimming and a number of other conditions.
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How long do the results last? add_circleWith botulinum toxin, the effects normally last 3-4 months. With hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, the effects normally last 6-12 months.
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Is the treatment painful? add_circleA botulinum toxin treatment is generally painless and no anaesthesia is necessary. With dermal fillers, you may feel a tiny pin prick when the fine needle enters your skin. After that, there should be no pain thanks to the local anaesthetic pre-mixed into the fillers.
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When will I see results? add_circleResults from our dermal fillers are instant. You will see results from a botulinum toxin treatment in about 5-7 days (sometimes it can take 2 weeks to see the full effects of treatment).
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Are there any risks or side effects? add_circleDermal fillers can sometimes cause blockages in blood vessels but this rarely happens in skilled medical hands. With both fillers and botulinum toxin, there is sometimes bruising and soreness at the injection sites. Rarer side effects of dermal fillers include prolonged bruising, delayed swellings and allergic reactions. Similarly rare side effects from botulinum toxin include headaches, flu-like symptoms and temporary facial weakness.
What now?
Your expert consultation
We're here to listen, understand and reassure. We always make sure our treatments are suitable for our patients and that our patients are suitable for our treatments. Before you book a treatment with us, we ask that you book a free, non-committal virtual consultation with our doctor or skin therapist so that we can discuss your condition and evaluate your medical history before inviting you for an in-clinic consultation.
You can book a virtual consultation on our booking page or by downloading our app. We look forward to virtually meeting you soon.
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Patients love coming to Riverbanks for two reasons. The highly effective procedures we offer, many invented by Dr Ravi Jain. and the fact that they feel right at home the moment they walk through the door.