Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin South Wales: Botox and Bocouture
Understanding Botulinum Toxin Treatments
Discover how botulinum toxin treatment can help reduce facial wrinkles and treat other cosmetic and medical conditions. Botulinum toxin is a natural protein, made by a certain type of bacteria and when injected causes relaxation of treated muscles.
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We ensure safe and effective botulinum toxin treatments. We use ultrasound mapping and knowledge of facial anatomy to tailor treatments to your unique anatomy and goals. Our botulinum toxin treatments are comfortable, highly personalised and adhere to the highest standards of clinical care.
What is Botulinum Toxin Treatment?
Botulinum Toxin is a protein made by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. The names comes from the it's origin story.
Botulinum Toxin is a neuro-modulator. In cosmetic use, it temporarily changes signalling between nerve and muscle. This stops the treated muscle from flexing which means the muscle relaxes and the skin no longer wrinkles.
What is Botox?
Botox is the most well known brand of botulinum toxin. It is made by the global pharmaceutical company Allergan.
It contains a natural protein called onabotulinumtoxin A, which is produced by natural bacteria.
Botox is most commonly used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and fine lines by temporarily reducing the strength of the underlying muscles. It is also used to treat various medical conditions such as chronic migraine, excessive sweating and certain muscle disorders.
What is Bocouture?
Bocouture is a brand of botulinum toxin made by the global pharmaceutical company Merz.
It contains a natural protein called incobotulinumtoxin A, which is produced by natural bacteria.
Similar to Botox, Bocouture is also used to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and lines. In cosmetic use, it is licenced for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows.
Why would I want Bespoke Botox?
Whether you're brand new to botulinum toxin, or if you've been getting it for years, our bespoke treatment will surpass your expectations. Experience the unmatched precision of ultrasound-mapped treatment and the luxury of being in skilled surgeons' hands.
What could Botulinum Toxin do for me?
Wrinkle Treatment
Botox or Bocouture are licenced for the treatment of frown lines.
Botulinum toxin can be used off licence to reduce existing wrinkles and fine lines & prevent new wrinkles and lines forming:
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Frown lines
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Forehead wrinkles
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Crows feet eye wrinkles
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Nose wrinkles (side of nose)
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After Treatment
Individual results vary
Muscle Lift
Botulinum toxin can be used to selectively weaken chosen muscles or parts of muscles to achieve lift in opposing muscles. For example:
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Brow lift
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Mouth lift
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Jowl lift
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Nose tip lift
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Combination lift:​
What Is Bespoke Botox?
Your face, your anatomy, is unique, so your treatment must be made to measure for you, to help you look your best. What works for one person, isn't right for all.
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Anatomy is the first element of Bespoke Botox. Just a a bespoke suit would be made to your individual measurements, your ideal botox treatment must be designed for your unique facial anatomy.
This needs an expert Anatomy Assessment. We skilfully assess you, plan and carry out not only a safe treatment, but also a beautiful treatment that enhances the balance and harmony in your face.
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Dosing is next. Like any medicine, you want the right dose for you. Personalised medicine is quite normal with many drugs being used at different doses for different patients. Having more of any medicine than you need, could increase your risk of side effects and it will cost more than it should. So, the lowest effective dose is where we want to be. If you are a new patient, we will need to find your "recipe" or "formula" through initially treating gently and then once this has taken effect, 2-3 weeks later you will have a planned second appointment for fine tuning adjustment.
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This is the process we use to create your personal Bespoke BoNT Formula. Future treatments then follow the framework of your Formula, but evolve as your face changes with time.
Is Botox Safe?
Botox has been used in general medicine for more than 47 years and it has been licensed for cosmetic medicine for 22 years. Botox has an extremely good safety profile when used correctly. At our clinic, safety is paramount.
We use the following botulinum toxin products:
Botox (Allergan)
Bocouture (Merz).
All products are supplied by prescription from the UK official distributors (HealthXchange and Church Pharmacy respectively) to ensure only genuine product ever reaches the clinic.