Monthly Archives: May 2013

Botox – what happens during my visit

We pride ourselves on our consultation to offer the best experience for our patients whether it be for botox, dermal fillers, or skin in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

One of the first things we do, will be for you to fill in a medical and skin questionnaire – see below. This allows us to treat you safely and make sure we address any concerns you may have.

Botox in hertfordshire is a very safe procedure, however there are certain medical conditions or allergies or medication you maybe on, that we need to be aware of, so we can advise you correctly.

MEDICAL HISTORY FORM

NAME:

DATE OF BIRTH:

ADDRESS:

 

MOBILE NUMBER:

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

DOCTOR/SURGERY NAME, ADDRESS AND CONTACT NUMBER:

 

ARE YOU CURRENTLY RECEIVING ANY MEDICAL TREATMENT? Y/N

 

ARE YOU PREGNANT OR BREAST FEEDING? Y/N

DO YOU SUFFER FROM COLD SORES? Y/N

 

PLEASE LIST ANY ALLERGIES:

 

PLEASE LIST ANY CURRENT MEDICATIONS YOU ARE TAKING:

 

DO YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH CONCERNS THAT MAY POSSIBLY EFFECT TREATMENT? Y/N

 

ARE YOU CONCERNED WITH ANY FINE LINES OR WRINKLES? Y/N

ARE YOU CONCERNED WITH YOUR SKIN COMPLEXION? Y/N

ARE YOU CONCERNED WITH A LOSS OF VOLUME ON YOUR FACE? Y/N

 

How did you hear about us?_____________________________________________________

Please sign and date to agree that the above information is correct.

 

Patient Signature: Date:

Doctor Signature: Date:

 

For more information regarding botox hertfordshire, please call us on 01438 300111.

 

Botox in Stevenage, Hertfordshire – anti ageing process

Many patients visit my clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire for botox to slow down the ageing process. If we all learnt a bit more on how the ageing process works, then we would be better educated on how to minimise the effects of ageing.

 

As time passes our skin succumbs to a perfectly natural ageing process. The effects of  pollution, stress, fatigue and toxins leave their mark and the skin loses its suppleness and elasticity. Nothing reflects our age more than the state of our skin.

The key to growing old gracefully is through good living and awareness of your environment. Even though botox can help reduce the signs of ageing, prevention is always better than cure. While many of the changes that come with skin can’t be avoided, some can definitely be minimized. First, it helps to have a basic understanding what happens to the skin as it goes through the aging process.

 

Intrinsic Aging 

The skin ages in two key ways: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic aging is genetically predetermined—you can’t avoid it. Eventually, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. This happens because we produce less collagen over time. This drop in collagen production also causes skin to sag and is unable to bounce back with weight loss or gain.

 

The reason skin gets dryer and thinner over time is because the dermis (deep layers of the skin) loses its ability to hold or attract water.   On top of this, age causes a marked decrease in the sweat glands and the oil producing sebaceous glands. Oils, water and sweat are the elements of moist, plump skin.

 

Although the extent of these changes varies from person to person, skin ageing usually first becomes apparent in our 30s. This is the most commonest age we have for our botox patients and this is an ideal time to think about botox.

 

 

 

 

Extrinsic Aging 

Extrinsic aging is directly related to exposure to toxins and environmental elements. As you know, the sun is one of the biggest culprits behind extrinsic aging. It basically intensifies the intrinsic aging process, causing us to look older that our true age. Sun-related aging, called “photo aging” causes fine lines, wrinkles, age spots (due to pigment changes), enlarged pores, broken capillaries and rough, uneven skin tone and texture. I would say most of our botox patients wished they had either stayed out of the sun or used sun protection a lot more.

 

Our lifestyle is another factor in extrinsic aging.   For example, cigarette smoking not only speeds up the breakdown of collagen and elastin, it causes the formation of skin-killing free radicals (A chemically active atom). Further, it makes it harder for the skin to repair itself. Poor eating habits will also have an effect. A colorful, well-balanced diet is rich in the antioxidants and anti-inflammatories vital for a healthy complexion.

 

Botox is a wonderful treatment choice to help us with anti ageing and for more information visit botox hertfordshire or call us on 01438 300111.

botox – post treatment

Following your treatment for botox in hertfordshire, we give out the following advice to maximise the results from the botox.

 

Post Treatment Instructions

  1. Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol to prevent headaches

 

  1. Refrain from touching the treated area for 3-4 hours

 

  1. Remain upright for 3-4 hours

 

  1. Do not exercise on day of treatment

 

  1. Avoid sun beds for 7 days

 

  1. No facials/chemical skin peels or laser resurfacing treatment for 7 days

 

  1. The use of tight head gear (crash helmets) should be avoided on the day treatment has taken place

 

How to prolong the life of your treatment…

The following information will help reduce the triggers that can cause premature ageing.

 

  1. Always wear a sun protection factor, the sun breaks down the supportive structure of the skin, it causes pigmentation and fine lines. Use a minimum factor 15 (SPF) daily even in the winter and cloudy days. The UV rays will still affect the skin.
  2. Protect against free radical damage. Free radicals attack your collagen and elastin fibres that make up the structure of the skin. They around us everyday a daily dose of vitamins and antioxidant supplement will minimise this damage.
  3. Avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking, these all dehydrate the skin and increase the free radical attacks.
  4. Try to relax as much as possible, stress will break down the treatment quicker as your muscles will be tense and fighting against the Botox. Take time to treat your self.

Ask us about ways we can help you maintain the best regime for your skin health. We offer Sun protection products, nutritional supplements and relaxation treatments.

Dr Singh runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hetfordshire and you can call him on 01438 300111.

 

Botox from Stevenage in Hertfordshire

Since I have relocated to my home address in Stevenage, Hertfordshire many patients asked my why I decided to work from home, here I discuss my reasons why and what benefits this has given my patients.

I explain that by working from my converted conservatory, there are a number of benefits to them immediately:

  • Less overheads, therefore I can reduce my fees for botox and you as the patient get much more value for your money
  • Flexible working arrangements – since I am working from home and the clinic is set up, I can see patients I an emergency. This gives you peace of mind of being able to have the botox whenever it best suits you
  • You will still receive the same high standards in patient care, cleanness and cross infection control as you would expect in a normal clinic. We have all the necessary insurance and legal aspects covered. We have our clinical waste managed by a regulated carrier
  • I can spend more time with my patients as there is no time pressure and I can extend my hours as I wish.
  • I have more time now to attend more advanced courses and learn new skills. This has been demonstrated by me now offering – dermaroller, tear trough treatments, advanced fillers and a new skin range coming soon.

 

I wished I had done it years ago. There is however one downside with working from home, I just cant stop eating. When I am busy it is fine, but when I have a gap, I just go into the kitchen and start nibbling away. It is so bad, that my wife has hidden compartments to keep treats for her and our kids and away from me!

If you want to book a free consultation in my clinic in stevenage, Hertfordshire for botox, call me on 01438 300111, or visit our website botox hertfordshire.