At Dr Rose Private Hospital, every aesthetic intervention is based on respect for individual features and proportions. Botox is no exception: it is a targeted medical aesthetic tool that can be particularly effective in the right situations.
What does Botox actually do?
The effect of botulinum toxin is based on temporarily reducing the activity of specific facial muscles. It relaxes the muscles responsible for dynamic facial lines – wrinkles that develop as a result of repeated muscle movement, not from skin ageing or loss of firmness.
It is important to understand that Botox is not a filler. Rather than adding volume, it helps prevent wrinkles from deepening by weakening the muscle activity beneath them.
Who might benefit from Botox?
Botox is primarily recommended for people who have started to see more noticable wrinkles appearing, or becoming more pronounced, and who would like a fresh, natural-looking result. It can be a good option for those with lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows, or around the eyes. It may also suit people who want to prevent wrinkles from becoming deeper, preferring subtle refinement over dramatic change, and who want their face to remain expressive.
More and more patients are now choosing Botox not to “erase wrinkles” but as a preventive measure, often from their early thirties. In these cases, the goal is to slow down the formation of lines.
Which areas are treated most often?
Botox is most commonly used in areas of the face where strong muscle activity leads to wrinkles. These include the forehead, where horizontal lines form; the area between the eyebrows (the glabella), often referred to as the frown line; and the crow’s feet around the eyes. In these areas, an experienced doctor can achieve particularly natural-looking results with Botox.
When is Botox not the right solution?
Not every aesthetic concern can be treated with Botox. Deep wrinkles that are visible even when the face is at rest, sagging skin, or loss of volume may require different types of treatment. Botox is also not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with certain neuromuscular conditions, or if the patient’s main goal is volume replacement. This is why a personal medical consultation is essential, to determine whether Botox alone is sufficient or whether another treatment would deliver the best result.
How does the treatment work?
Botox treatment is a quick out-patient procedure, usually taking around 10–15 minutes. The injections are given with a very fine needle, and discomfort is minimal. After the treatment, patients can return to their normal daily activities straight away, while following a few basic aftercare guidelines.
The effect is not immediate. It usually starts to develop within 3–7 days, with the final result visible after about two weeks. The effect of Botox is temporary, typically lasting 3–4 months, after which the treatment can be safely repeated.
Natural results
At Dr Rose Private Hospital, the aim of Botox treatment is for patients to look more rested and refreshed while still looking like themselves.
Botox treatment is truly successful when the face looks more harmonious overall. When people around you simply say, “You look great,” without being able to pinpoint exactly what has changed, that is when the treatment has achieved its real goal. This is the approach that guides all aesthetic procedures at Dr Rose Private Hospital.
If you would like to find out whether Botox is the right choice for you, Dr Rose Private Hospital offers personalised, free consultations to help you explore your options.
