What is Botox?
Botulinum Toxin (Type A) – commonly known as “Botox” is a schedule 4 medicine. In aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, we use it to relax facial muscles. We don’t inject the wrinkle itself but rather a small group of tiny muscles that create the folds in the skin. After the muscles have been relaxed for a while, the skin folds reduce and the end-result is a smooth, wrinkle-free rejuvenated skin.
Understanding Botox:
Every Botox treatment should be individualized. Some of us have deep wrinkles, while others have subtle fine lines. At the same time, some of us have strong facial muscles, while others have naturally weaker ones. Skin type, tone, color, age, genetics and lifestyle are all things that will have an influence on our skin and a “one-size-fits-all” approach simply doesn’t work in aesthetic medicine.
Our Advice:
- For a first-time patient; less is more.
- The end-result should look natural.
- The treatment should be tailored to the patient’s unique facial anatomy and desired outcome.
- Most importantly: work with a medical doctor that is specifically trained to administer and inject Botox. Someone that does this type of treatment, all of the time.
What are the most popular treatments for Botox?
- Frown-lines
- Eye wrinkles (Crows Feet)
- Forehead lines
What does is cost?
- Frown (between R1500 to R2200)
- Forehead (between R1200 to R1500)
- Crows Feet or Eye Wrinkles (between R1200 to R1800)
What other conditions can we treat with Botox?
- Sweaty armpits (underarm hyperhidrosis)
- Jaw clenching or teeth grinding (bruxism)
- Jawline slimming
- Necklines
- Gummy smiles
- Bunny lines
What are the results?
Frown:
Botox patient. She looks slightly more refreshed, that should be the goal.
Look closely, it is Dr Wade! Dr Wade treated his own frown lines with Botox and the results are a smooth, less worried and angry look.
Patient treated with Botox. She also opted for a brow lift, which can be achieved as an additional Botox treatment.
Eyes (Crows Feet):
Beautiful results, eye wrinkles or crows feet treated with Botox.
Forehead:
A good example of a forehead Botox treatment for men. Still natural-looking, but wrinkles appear less prominent.
Fine lines reduced as a result of a forehead Botox treatment.
Who is Dr Wade?
Dr Wade is a medical doctor with a special interest in aesthetic and anti-aging medicine.
Dr Wade Merchant
APPOINTMENTS – BOTOX INJECTIONS
To book an appointment email us at bookings@naturalcape.com.
Should you wish to speak to someone instead, please call us on 087 135 3017.
Dr Wade has two practices, one in Green Point (Cape Town) and one in Somerset West.
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