Monthly Archives: January 2015

Botox in the lower third of the face

Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares his thoughts on botox for the lower face.

Botox is most commonly used in the upper third of the face, notable the forehead, frown and eyes.

However it can be used where any dynamic lines are present due to over acton of the muscles. Therefore we can use botox in the lower third of the face.

We need to be more careful in the lower face with botox injections. Botox spreads and in the upper third of the face where the muscles are generally large, this is fine. However in the lower face we have many more smaller muscles that are inter connected. Botox spreading into an adjacent muscle by incorrect placement can cause problems for the botox patient.

Common areas in the lower third of the face that can be treated with botox are: chin, neck, corners of the mouth, smokers lines, nose to mouth lines, mouth to chin lines, gummy smile.

With these botox procedures, low under dosing is recommend to avoid unwanted side effects. The patient is reviewed after two weeks and any necessary botox top ups are administrated.

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Botox – frequently asked questions

Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares his thoughts on frequently asked questions regarding botox.

Who can administer Botox?
Only the following people can administer Botox:
A doctor
A dentist
A nurse or pharmacist, however there are a number of limitations.

Is there a need to have a face to face consultation with the practitioner before Botox is administered?
There is no legal requirement under the legislation for a face to face consultation with the practitioner. However, some people maybe refused Botox because they may genuinely not need it or they have other medical issues.

Can a doctor supply advance stock of Botox to nurses or practitioners?
The doctor can supply advance stocks of Botox to nurses and other practitioners providing they are employed within the same legal entity, such as a hospital or clinic.

Can a doctor provide stocks of Botox to self-employed nurses?
No. The independent company will purchase there stock for a wholesaler.

Can a Nurse Independent Prescriber or a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber administer Botox injection for a cosmetic procedure?
Yes, a Nurse Independent Prescriber or a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber can legally prescribe and administer a licensed Botox treatment. However the nurse and or pharmacist must accept professional, clinical and legal responsibility for the prescribing and administering the injections.

Who is a Nurse Independent Prescriber and a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber?
Recently the restrictions have been removed to allow nurse independent prescriber to prescribe any controlled drug listed in schedules 2-5. Nurse independent prescriber are able to request controlled drugs and are authorised to possess, supply, offer to supply and administer the drugs they are able to prescribe.

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Dermal fillers

Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares his thoughts on botox and dermal fillers.

What are Dermal or Facial Fillers?
Dermal or facial fillers help to restore volume and recover the fullness into the face. Unlike botox which works on dynamic lines.
As we get older, our face naturally loses volume, fat and muscles. This leads to smile lines and the wrinkles around the eyes to become more apparent. Other factors can also effect the condition of our skin, for example, sun exposure, lifestyle choices (smoking, drinking) and our genes.

Dermal or facial fillers can be very helpful in the early signs of aging.

Dermal or facial fillers can be used for the following:
Plump thin lips
Enhance shallow contours
Soften facial creases and wrinkles and
Improve the appearance of recessed scars

There are many types of dermal and facial filler available on the market. The fillers differ in the chemical make-up, how long the filler lasts and each filler has a varying degree of softness. For example, softer filler will be used for lips and stronger filler maybe used to enhance the cheekbones.

Complication from having fillers is very uncommon. Dependent of the filler used and were it has been injected, few patients have said they were left with:
Small lumps where the filler was injected
Skin is a little red with mild swelling
A small amount of bleeding from where the filler was injected
The above conditions are very common and can be alleviated by placing an ice pack on the area.

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Botox testimonials

Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares some of his testimonials from happy botox patients.

Louise AESTHETICS are the most professional company I have dealt with they are friendly efficient and very professional. i would not hesitate to recommend them as I have done many times and wont have my botox treatments anywhere else

Lesley Very professional and excellent botox service. Would recommend Harry to anyone.

Frances I was really impressed by the excellent customer service from everyone I dealt with at Aesthetics. I will be back for my botox injections and have recommended it to friends.

Giannetta I have no hesitation in recommending Aesthetics. The staff are friendly and professional.

Nav When researching clinics for my botox work, my main concern was the all-round quality of service provided and the attentiveness. In both respects Aesthetics scores 10/10. The team are an absolute pleasure to visit and Harry’s style of putting the patient’s needs first are highly commendable. I would definitely recommend Aesthetics to friends and family.

Kully excellent advice given and loved the skin products and people have commented on how good my skin looks, thanks

Harminderjit would not trust anyone else with my face, keep up the good work

Sarah I wouldn’t dream of going anywhere else now. Harry and his team give a great service and i’m really happy with my botox. Harry is very gentle and relaxing and would always recommend them.

Debbie I have always received a professional and helpful service from Aesthetics. The staff are always kind and friendly and i would highly recommend them to all my friends and family.

Tanya Very professional service

Christine I always recommend this clinic as I want my friends to share the experience of such great care and expertise.

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