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Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin type A has been used therapeutically for a range of medical problems since the 1980’s.

After it was noted around 1990 that treatment of facial ‘tics’ resulted in improvement in wrinkles its use in cosmetic and medical skin treatments has grown dramatically.

Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine which can only be obtained following medical assessment by a qualified prescriber. Detailed understanding of the anatomy of facial muscles is required to achieve the best results and needs to be combined with careful individual assessment. So the first step is to book a consultation to review your lines/wrinkles and other concerns. Only then can the doctor recommend the most appropriate treatment. BOTOX® is only one possible option. Dermal fillers, laser/IPL, peels or other high tech treatments may also be considered.

Botulinum Toxin – ‘Anti-Wrinkle’ Treatment

Botulinum toxin type A is an effective and now well-established treatment for lines and wrinkles.

The most commonly treated areas are

This treatment can also be used to:

  • soften lines around the mouth, chin and neck
  • to elevate mouth corners (down-turned mouth)
  • to improve jawline definition (the so-called Nefertiti neck lift)
  • eyebrow shaping
  • improvement in lack of symmetry

Brands: BOTOX® or Bocouture

Mulberry House Clinic offers top botulinum toxin brands and products for safe and effective anti-ageing treatments:

  • BOTOX®
  • Bocouture

What To Expect

BOTOX® or Bocouture are administered by a series of injections of small amounts of solution via a fine needle so that any discomfort is minor and short-lived. Slight swelling and redness settles within half an hour or so. Lines and wrinkles diminish as a result of the botulinum toxin effect on the specific muscles whose repeated movements have caused them. The effects of treatment start after a few days and are complete within two weeks; benefits of treatment will last usually for 3 or 4 months. Repeated treatments at 3-4 monthly intervals will give optimum results over the long term – both in terms of preventing wrinkle formation but also by allowing remodelling of skin to occur so that any fixed creases will improve over time.

Quite commonly after a series of treatments the effects last longer, so quite a number of our patients only need treatment twice a year.

Our Expert Doctor Says:

“After 20 years and more botulinum injections remain a very effective and convenient way of addressing lines and wrinkles in the upper face.

“Patients we’ve been treating for over 10 years are seeing pronounced long-term benefits on their skin quality and texture.”

Dr John Tanqueray, MB BCh MRCGP DCH DRCOG DipOccMed BCAM

Dr Tanqueray

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Botulinum Toxin, BOTOX and Bocouture FAQ

BOTOX® is the brand name for botulinum toxin. This product is produced by Allergan.

Bocouture is another brand of botulinum toxin. This product is produced by Merz Pharmaceuticals.

At Mulberry House Clinic, we only offer BOTOX® and Bocouture branded wrinkle relaxing injections. Some providers offer alternative brands and these may even be at a cheaper price. However, we believe that some things are not worth compromising on. Dr John Tanqueray only recommends and uses these brands.

The active ingredient, the botulinum toxin molecule itself, is virtually identical. The difference is that in BOTOX® there are additional proteins surrounding the molecule. A number of studies suggest that the presence of these proteins adds no benefit, but contributes to the risk of development of antibodies that in rare cases can prevent the botulinum toxin from being effective. There are no reported cases of this occurring in people that have only ever been treated with Bocouture.

Neither product relies on animal-testing in the manufacturing process.

As it does not need to be kept refrigerated during transport and storage Bocouture is arguably “greener” as it saves on energy and packaging.

Over the years Dr Tanqueray has used both BOTOX® and Bocouture and had equally good results with both.

Following an in-depth review of the biochemistry and pharmacology of the main brands of toxins his opinion is that Bocouture is the brand that offers the cleanest and safest treatment, and this is now recommended at Mulberry House Clinic.

However for patients that prefer BOTOX® for whatever reason this is also available.

When treatment is done sensitively, and in my view correctly, you will still have facial expression and the results will look natural, but you will have a much fresher look as lines and wrinkles are softened. We can also give the eyebrows a little lift which adds to the effect.

BOTOX® has been in clinical use for over 30 years, and is receiving approval for an increasing number of medical conditions. There have been no reports of any long-term problems. When use for problems such as stroke or cerebral palsy the doses used are very much higher than the dose we use in the face.

Usually 3-4 months, although there is some individual variation. After several treatments at regular intervals it will often last longer – a good number of our patients only need treatment twice a year.

No, areas around the mouth and in the neck can also be treated.

Excessive underarm sweating (axillary hyperhidrosis) is successfully treated with BOTOX®.

This can be a controversial topic with some practitioners recommending use of BOTOX® or Bocouture at a relatively young age (early twenties) as a preventative procedure.

At Mulberry House Clinic, our clients tend to be slightly older and responding to the first signs of ageing with the appearance of soft lines and early wrinkles. However, every patient is different and rather than giving a precise guideline, we would recommend contacting our team to chat through your concerns. We will not treat under 18s under any circumstances.

There may be a light pinch or sting with an injection but most people find this is minor and very brief. Anaesthetic cream is available if desired – this takes 20 minutes or more to become effective so you would just need to arrive early enough for this to be applied before your appointment time.

There is minimal recovery time required. There may be some visible bumps at the injection sites for the first 15-20 minutes. Bruising is rare but will occasionally occur.

There is some evidence that moving the treated areas for 10-15 minutes immediately after treatment can help the effect of treatment come on quicker, and a suspicion that it may also give a longer-lasting result.

For the first 4 hours it is best to leave the areas undisturbed, so avoid rubbing the area.

It is sensible to avoid vigorous exercise, saunas or steam rooms for the first 4 hours.

After 4 hours there are no restrictions.

Results can often be seen within the first few days. Occasionally it can take up to 2 weeks to see the full effect.

Botulinum Toxin Results

Our aim at Mulberry House Clinic is to give you a fresher more youthful appearance, not an artificial “frozen” look.

The compliments our clients’ report are that they are told they look “well” or “refreshed” (unfortunately for us they sometimes go on to reply that its thanks to some new makeup or a refreshing holiday!).

Lines & wrinkles before treatmentLines & wrinkles after treatment

What our Patients Say:

BOTOX® & Bocouture Reviews

“I’m impressed with your attention to detail.” M.V. Northampton

“Since having BOTOX® I am no longer frowning at my children. I am a convert!” B.C.Northampton

“People have been telling me how well I look. My eyes and forehead look so much fresher and less tired.” C.M. Northampton

“I have now had BOTOX in three different places, and I’ve had the best results here”

“I have found your treatment has lasted longer than when I’ve had it elsewhere”

“I decided to visit different places for treatment before deciding on who to stick with, and I shall continue my treatment with you.”

“I really am chuffed with the results”

How Do I Find Out More?

To learn more, we offer a private initial consultation with Dr John Tanqueray at our Northamptonshire clinic.

Please call 01604 702 630, use the “Book a Consultation” enquiry form on the top right of this page or send an email and we’ll get back to you.

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Mulberry House Clinic,
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BOTOX clinic - Botulinum toxin injections. Our aim at Mulberry House Clinic is to give you a fresher more youthful appearance, never a "frozen" look. Botox® injections by aesthetic doctor.

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