Whilst it is highly unlikely to cause problems, it would be absolutely unforgiveable if there were any unfortunate consequences. No manufacturer would condone use in pregnancy – it’s just not worth it. So best to look at all the alternatives that will help you to look your best.

Botox and pregnancy do not go well together

The first of these, obviously, is Read the rest of this entry »

Hi – Dr Raymond Lister here.

I have to say that I find Botox most impressive in the upper face – and particularly for forehead lines. However wrinkles on the forehead, or forehead lines, are not without their challenges.

A smooth botox forehead

One of the major problems here is that the muscle that we are treating, (called the Frontalis muscle) is rather important in holding the eyebrows up!

S0 – although we DO want to weaken the Frontalis, we also want to preserve the part that holds the eyebrows up – An eyebrow droop is not an attractive sight, and there is not much that can be done for it, other than wait the 3-4 months for the Botox to wear off.  There is one very important place where your physician should NOT be injecting you and that is Read the rest of this entry »

You will of course know that the search to cure wrinkles has occupied men and women for milenia.

Creams and potions have existed since history has been recorded.

A life time of wrinkling the skin

There are, quite simply four main ingredients:

1.Avoidance of Sun and smoke

2. Moisture and skin fullness

3. Good genetics

4. Avoidance of muscular contracture

… and this latter is where Botox is so effective. But there are dangers, and you need to be fully aware of Read the rest of this entry »

Nefertiti - A perfect jaw line!

Now this is a great new use of Botox.  I am sure that you know where your jowls are, and if you have them you are probably rather resigned to them. Botox can help here. It quite simply changes the balance of the muscular struggle on the jaw line. 

Will Botox help on jowls?

Botox weakens those muscles that drag the skin downwards towards the neck, and thus comparitively strengthens the upward pulling muscles. It is not a miracle, but it can have quite a marked effect at restoring a youthful jawline. 

Not all Botox physicians know how to do this procedure, so you need to ask for: Read the rest of this entry »

Botox is a wonderful drug, and continues to be highly effective in wrinkle reduction and prevention – but it is not without risk – You need to be aware of the dangers and risks, and should ensure that you are fully informed before anyone approaches you with a needle.

Botox lid ptosis - this droopy lid will take weeks to recover

 One of the most important questions is

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  Frown lines can be massively helped by Botox. It is a perfect area where the angry lines above your nose and between your eyes can be massively improved.

Excellent result for glabellar frown

 But there are dangers, and there are problems that you need to be aware of:

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 Botox is equally effective for men. I see many men who find they are frowning too much, and it is giving them an angry appearance. It sometimes mean they dont do well at job interviews, or dont get the contract they were seeking.

Men have bigger muscles than women (and tougher skin!) and therefore usually need a higher dose. Most physicians charge extra for men because they quite simply need a higher dose of  Botox.

It is definitely worth asking your physician, before treatment, whether Read the rest of this entry »

  Botox can be wonderful  for eyes – helping the muscles around the eyes to be far less wrinkled and lined. But there are dangers also.  

Your eyes are THE most problematic area when receiving Botox. It is essential that you ensure that your physician doesn’t go too near your

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 Hi, Dr Raymond Lister here.

Fillers and Botox – these are two TOTALLY different things, with totally different indications and uses.

True, they are both delivered to the face, and delivered by injection, but they work in VERY different ways. Please don’t confuse them!

Botox..... or filler .... OR BOTH!

Botox is a toxin that blocks the impulse between the nerve and the muscle, causing a temporary weakening or an inability to move the muscle. Fillers are a toothpaste-like substance injected under the skin to bulk , or plump, up skin.

They can both be used to treat wrinkles, but you must ensure that Read the rest of this entry »

 Hi – Dr Raymond Lister here.

Botox , in skilled hands, can actually elevate a drooping brow. This is quite a common finding in men who have heavier brows, and som judiciously placed Botox just under the lateral eyebrow can be very effective.

This brow is drooping

But, one of the real challenges with Botox is getting the shape of the eyebrow correct. Too much and the brow droops – too little and there is no effect – wrongly placed and you end up looking like Mr Spock, or even worse with an eyelid droop. You really need to be careful with Read the rest of this entry »