Find an experienced practitioner and a reputable Botox clinic

Author: Andy Rebeca

Botox is becoming more and more popular in UK as a treatment for fine lines, wrinkles and many other cosmetic reasons. It is gaining a reputation as an easy non surgical cosmetic treatment. People now use Botox for various reasons. Therefore Botox clinics and practitioners are adding to this non surgical cosmetic treatments industry very frequently. Selecting the best clinic and the practitioner may be a little difficult and for first time treatments, patients should be concerned about selecting a Botox clinic with a well qualified practitioner, who has years of experience.

The following paragraphs will help you to find a good Botox clinic with a well qualified practitioner to perform your Botox treatment. They will help you understand how the Botox treatment is done and as to what benefits you gain from Botox treatment. Even though it is a popular non surgical cosmetic treatment, you need to select a well experienced dermatologist to perform the treatment.

This non surgical cosmetic treatment will have small tiny injections in to your skin where the wrinkles appear. Botox Injections will help to smooth the skin and will reduce the appearance of bad lines and wrinkles on your face. Keep in mind, this non surgical cosmetic treatment is not a permanent solution to remove fine lines and wrinkles. With the aging process and many other external factors, our skin is tends to cultivate lines and wrinkle; Botox treatment will be a supportive treatment to reduce these lines and wrinkles. If you repeat the treatment several times, you could have lasting results for a longer period, you should perform the Botox treatment every six months for your face line and wrinkles depending on your skin condition. When you meet the doctor, he would explain the benefits, how long it will remain and how often you should repeat the Botox treatment.

If your practitioner is well qualified and experienced, he will examine your skin, not only your face, but also other areas of your skin to get a thorough understanding before recommending the treatment. Botox treatments can be performed to crow's feet, frown lines and forehead wrinkles. Check whether your doctor is registered with relevant regulatory authorities. In UK, all doctors should register with the General Medical Council (GMC) and dermatologist should be registered with the British Association of Cosmetic Doctors. You can check the registration details on line. Make sure, you are going to treatment with a good doctor who has a good knowledge about skin types and conditions. Even though it is a non surgical cosmetic treatment, Botox treatment is a skilled procedure and should be administrated by a qualified dermatologist.

It is reported in media that people have had bad experience with Botox treatments due to inexperience doctors and low quality clinics. Therefore, it is better to schedule your treatment with a good doctor at a quality clinic to avoid bad experience after the treatment.

It is worth to check whether your practitioner has the appropriate insurance coverage to protect you, if something goes wrong on Botox, non surgical cosmetic treatment.

With the growing trend in Botox treatment in UK; salons, hair dressers, department stores are performing the non surgical cosmetic treatments. In past, it was only done at established medical clinics, cosmetic clinics and some dental clinics who have fully maintained the required standards. Currently, some people do this at home, at a party (people call it BOTOX PARTY). These unsuitable places should be avoided. Ensure, you are getting your Botox treatment at an ideal environment to perform injection treatments.

If the clinic is performing Botox treatments frequently, this will be an ideal place to have your treatment done. The medical team at these clinics will be more experienced than other places.

If the clinic is offering a range of non surgical cosmetic treatments, that will be the ideal clinic. Since, they may have a vast experience in non surgical cosmetic treatments. If you need other treatments, you could have many benefits through these types of clinics.

There are some Botox clinics and practitioners, which allows patients to have free consultation and a visit to the clinic before the treatment. This may be a good opportunity for you and it is a good practice as well. At your first appointment, you can be ready with many questions you want to clarify before the treatments and you can check the clinic facilities and its environment. These good places will not force you to have the treatment from them. You can evaluate and decide whether to go for your Botox treatment.

Make sure the clinic you select provides follow up services. As the first Botox treatment needs follow ups after two weeks to check whether the doctor has missed any area and to ensure you get the right results. If you missed any areas at the first treatment procedure, some doctors offer free touch ups after the first treatment.

There are some Botox clinics that provide non surgical cosmetic treatments including Botox at a very low price. Please beware of these places. Don't take your decision based on the low cost. If all above factors are satisfied and prices are in industry average, it will be the ideal Botox clinic for your non surgical treatment for fine lines and wrinkles.

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Dr Raj Acquilla is a Cosmetic Physician specialising in non-surgical cosmetic treatments including Botox cheshire

Botox Alternatives: How Do They Stack Up?

Author:

Ronald Agador

Botox has long been the only player in town for treating lines of the forehead and various wrinkles. It has been so dominant in the market that there is probably not a single person on the planet who has not heard of Botox. However, just like the innovation of the iPhone has drawn imitators galore, so too has Botox, as evidence in the array of similar upcoming products. As the saying goes 'imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.' This is good news to the consumer, as the cost of Botox is expected to go down, mainly as a result of competition. So, how do all the Botox 'competitors' on the horizon stack up? We asked Chicago facial plastic surgeon Dr. Anil Shah for the lowdown on each of the upcoming products:

Dysport

Dysport (aka Reloxin in Europe) was approved in the United States for treatment of lines in 2009 It has disappointed consumer and physicians alike by coming in at around the same price point as Botox. In Europe, Dysport is substantially less in cost than Botox, creating a market more favorable to the patient. Botox continues to dominate the Chicago and American market due to some of Dysport\'s several disadvantages, such as: the confusion in amount of product needed for effectiveness (Dysport uses a different metric than Botox) and diffusion (product spreads more rapidly making it harder to control). In addition, in Chicago, Dysport has little to no name brand recognition. Few if any physicians will tout Dysport as a superior product than Botox for cosmetic applications. Because of the diffusion of the product, in the use of sweating (hyperhydrosis), Dysport diffusion may be slightly advantageous.

Xeomin

Xeomin is the latest botulinum type A drug to be released in Chicago and the United States. It is produced by Merz, a German pharmaceutical company. Currently in phase 3 testing, it works almost identically to the more readily identified Botox made by Allergan. The dosing is exactly the same, but the main difference is that it is free of complex proteins which results in a formulation with less risk of sensitization and antibody formation. This means that overtime, users of this product are theoretically less likely to develop 'Botox Resistance'. 'Botox Resistance' is where patients develop less and less effectiveness of Botox over longer period of times. ' This is the primary reason why I advocate that my Chicago patients not use Botox unless there are lines to treat (i.e. Preventative Botox)' says Shah. Depending on its price point, this product should have a big impact in Chicago and the United States.

Myobloc

Myobloc is the only available Botox type B (which is another subtype of Botox) and most physicians do not recommend it as a first line therapy. It is indicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Botox type A formulations. The main drawbacks are more painful injections and shorter duration of action. In addition, Myobloc has a much greater area of diffusion making it harder to control in aesthetic applications.

Purtox

Currently in phase 3 trials in the United States, it is similar to Xeomin (see above) in its advantages. Having similar products which are equivalents or offer advantages, allows for more competitive pricing.

Chinese BTX-A

Chinese BTX-A is somewhat less effective than Botox. Say Dr. Shah 'I do see patients who have been treated in Asia who have had minimal results and then have greater result in the States from Botox.' Chinese botox contains bovine gelatin protein which can cause sensitization issues as well. Aside from the above drawbacks, the name itself sounds and feels like an inferior product. Unlikely to have an impact on the US market, it may be a formulation received by internet advertisements.

CNBTX

Another variation of Chinese botox, this is probably the variant most likely sold on the internet. Little regulation exists on the internet due to differences in laws in various countries. ' This is where the informed consumer can make a difference in understanding the differences' says Dr. Shah. Not recommend and not approved in any country in the world.

Neuronox

Used in Korea, supposedly equivalent to Botox.

Some common questions about Botox safety:

Can I bring in my own vial of Botox?

Dr. Shah: The answer to this is obviously no. I do not trust any product which is received from the internet as its controls are not regulates and can be an imitation product. In addition, any drug or pharmaceutical has to be regulated and approved by the FDA and bought in a legal manner. If there is ever a reaction to a product injected (thankfully I have had none), there is a company which assumes responsibility for the quality of the product.

Can I inject myself with Botox?

Dr. Shah: Again, I don\'t recommend this for several reasons. First of all, even experienced injectors are working on the nuances of using the product. What little money is saved is likely wasted in creating a result which is unaesthetic.

Should I have Botox injected in another country?

Dr. Shah: Any product injected outside the United States should be done in a careful manner and with extreme caution. Regulation of products is much less rigorous in other countries and certain reactions can be permanent or even fatal. Saving a few hundred dollars is not worth having an irreversible reaction. Botox used in the United States for aesthetic purposes is one of the safest materials on the planet.

Why does the US have the longest delay of approval for products?

Dr. Shah: The FDA regulates all pharmaceuticals that are released in the US. The main advantage of this is that many products have a long history of use in Europe or Canada, making the introduction to the US a safer decision for many patients here.

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