Medical Botox
Treatments
Achieving realistic results
Medical Botox treatments can help manage a range of concerns caused by muscle activity and overactive glands. At Hopkinson Aesthetics, treatments are tailored to your individual needs following a full consultation and assessment.
Botulinum toxin works by temporarily relaxing targeted muscles or reducing gland activity, helping to improve symptoms safely and effectively.
Results are temporary and ongoing maintenance treatments are required to maintain results.
What is Haytox
What is Bruxism treatment?
What is Hyperhidrosis treatment?
Botulinum Toxin Type A can be used to treat excessive sweating by temporarily blocking the signals that stimulate sweat glands. Common treatment areas include the underarms, hands and feet.
Treatment can significantly improve confidence and day-to-day comfort for patients affected by excessive sweating.
Haytox
What is Haytox?
Haytox is a treatment using Botulinum Toxin Type A to help reduce symptoms associated with hay fever and seasonal allergies. Small amounts of product are sprayed into the nasal area to help minimise symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, runny nose and itchy eyes.
FAQ's
Does it hurt?
Discomfort is minimal and the treatment is very quick.
How long does it last?
Results can vary between patients but typically last around 6-8 weeks. A review is encouraged to optimise results further.
Appointment time
Please allow around 45 minutes for your appointment.
What to expect after treatment
An unpleasant taste at the back of the mouth that goes away fairly quickly.
Important to know
Haytox is not a cure for allergies and results can vary between individuals. A consultation is required to determine suitability.
FAQ's
Does it hurt?
Discomfort is usually minimal and comparable to other injectable treatments.
How long does it last?
Results typically last around 3–4 months, although this can vary depending on muscle strength and lifestyle factors.
Appointment time
Please allow around 45 minutes for your appointment.
What to expect after treatment
For the first 12–24 hours, you may notice redness and tenderness at the injection sites. These effects are usually temporary.
Important to know
Results develop gradually over 2 weeks as the muscle relaxes. Regular maintenance treatments are required to maintain results.
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
What is Bruxism treatment?
Botulinum Toxin Type A can be used to relax the masseter muscles, helping to reduce teeth grinding and jaw clenching. Treatment may also help relieve jaw tension, headaches and facial discomfort associated with bruxism.
Some patients also notice softening of the jawline due to reduced muscle activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Treatment can feel slightly uncomfortable, particularly in sensitive areas, but is generally very well tolerated.
You do see instant results from this treatment; however, your full results are visible at 2 weeks following the procedure when any swelling or bruising has gone down.
Dermal fillers can last between 9-20 months but usually depend on the product used, where the product is placed and the individual being treated.
Numbing cream is applied before this treatment to help make the patient more comfortable. Some discomfort may still be felt.
As with any injectable treatment bruising, swelling, infection, vascular compromise and nerve damage are potential risks. An allergic reaction to the products used is also a potential risk, it is important to be open and candid before the treatment and follow the aftercare advice to minimise risk.
At Hopkinson Aesthetics we treat the lines around your mouth with dermal fillers. These lines are often referred to as; naso-labial folds, marionette lines and cigarette lines. We also treat cheeks, chins, jawlines and aim to bring the non-surgical rhinoplasty, temples and forehead dermal filler treatments to clinic in 2021.
Dermal fillers contain a product called Hyaluronic Acid, it’s a gel that allows volume to be put back in the areas where it has been lost or enhance features.
FAQ's
Does it hurt?
Treatment can feel slightly uncomfortable, particularly in sensitive areas, but is generally very well tolerated.
How long does it last?
Results typically last around 4–6 months, although this can vary between patients.
Appointment time
Please allow around 45 minutes for your appointment.
What to expect after treatment
For the first 12–24 hours, you may notice redness and tenderness at the treatment sites. These effects are usually temporary.
Important to know
Sweating reduction develops gradually over 2 weeks following treatment. A consultation is required to assess suitability and discuss expected outcomes.