Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine that may be used in clinical settings to temporarily reduce muscle activity associated with certain expression lines, following assessment and prescription by an authorised prescriber.
The following areas are commonly discussed during consultation, where clinically appropriate:
• Forehead lines Botox in shaftesbury
• Frown lines Shaftesbury anti wrinkle treatment
• Crow’s feet Botox
• Brow positioning
• Other areas may be discussed during consultation where clinically indicated hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating botox
Treatment areas and doses are tailored following consultation with a clinician
Potential effects (information only)
• Soften expression lines botox
• Create a more relaxed appearance antiwrinkle shafetsbury
• Help prevent lines becoming deeper smooth forehead
What It Does Not Do
• Add volume
• Improve skin quality
• Lift sagging skin
Botulinum Toxin – Clinical Overview (information only)
• Used for muscle-related expression lines
• Acts on neuromuscular activity
• Downtime varies by individual
• Duration of effect varies and cannot be guaranteed
Botulinum Toxin – FAQs
How long does it take to work?
Effects may begin within a few days, with full effect typically assessed at follow-up.
Will I look frozen?
When appropriately prescribed and administered, the aim is to soften lines while maintaining natural movement.
Is there downtime?
Most patients return to normal activities straight away. Your injector will explain any risks and possible side effects prior to your procedure and will give you appropriate after-care instruction.
Is there a special aftercare?
Yes, patients will be provided with an aftercare instructions form. You can find the aftercare instructions here.
Who can prescribe Botox treatments?
Botulinum Toxin is a prescription-only medication and can only be prescribed by an appropriately qualified clinician after a face-to-face consultation.
Treatment is carried out by Eve Cockrell, a certified aesthetic practitioner with advanced training in facial aesthetics.
Dr Geoffrey Alastair Cockrell is the independent medical prescriber for Ivy Cross Aesthetics. He is a dual-qualified medical doctor and dental surgeon with decades of clinical experience and is available on site to assess and prescribe where appropriate.
IMPORTANT –
WRINKLE SOFTENING TREATMENTS
All new patients must first attend a Consultation appointment before any treatment can be provided.
We cannot always guarantee the treatment to be provided on the same day as the consultation.
A face-to-face consultation and prescribing appointment is required before treatment can be provided.
Treatment appointments are reserved for patients who have already attended a consultation and have an agreed treatment plan.
Any treatment appointment booked by a new patient may be declined or changed to a consultation appointment.
If you have any questions as to how to proceed now, please call us on
01747898303
This information is provided for general educational purposes only. Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine and is not advertised to the public. Treatment is only available following a face-to-face consultation and prescription by an authorised prescriber.