Good for
- Frown lines between the eyebrows
- Forehead lines and crow's feet
- Gummy smile and bunny lines
- Jaw slimming (masseter) and teeth grinding
- Excessive underarm or palm sweating (hyperhidrosis)
What is Botox?
Botox is the best-known brand of botulinum toxin type A, a purified protein that temporarily relaxes the specific muscles that crease the skin. When those muscles relax, the lines above them soften and new lines are less likely to deepen. Other approved brands (such as Botulax, Dysport or Xeomin) work in the same way. Dr. Arwa will recommend the most suitable product for you.
How it works
- Consultation. We assess your facial anatomy, how your muscles move and your medical history, then agree on a plan.
- Mapping. Injection points are marked while you make expressions, so the dose follows your muscle pattern.
- Treatment. Tiny amounts are placed with an ultra-fine needle. It usually takes less than 20 minutes.
- Review. At two weeks we check the result and fine-tune if needed.
Botox is also a medical treatment. It is used for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and to relax an overactive masseter muscle in people who clench or grind their teeth.
Aftercare
- Stay upright for 4 hours and don't massage the treated area.
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas and facials for 24 hours.
- Come back for your 2-week review if anything feels uneven.
Results vary from person to person. A medical consultation is required to confirm suitability.
Medically reviewed byDr. Arwa Diab ·