Do you want to banish the appearance of deep or fine wrinkles from your face? Have you had enough of spending money on face creams that don’t seem to work?

At Dublin 18 Dental Rooms, we are proud to be able to offer our patients Botox Dublin, to help you smooth your skin and feel healthy and revitalised.

Here, our team answers common questions that we receive about Botox Dublin, so read on to learn more!

Who is suitable for botulinum injections?

Most people are suitable for Botox Dublin in the context of aesthetics.

As long as you are over the age of 18, are not pregnant or nursing, have a healthy lifestyle and do not have any history of neuromuscular disease, then you should be the ideal candidate for this procedure.

Do they hurt?

This is tough to answer as everyone experiences discomfort differently; the injections may feel akin to a bee sting for some and for others, it may feel like a minor scratch.

Either way, if you are worried about this, talk to our team and we can apply a numbing gel over the site where we will place the injection to help you feel more comfortable.

How do they work?

Botulinum injections work cosmetically by paralysing the nerve that they are injected into; this results in the muscle being unable to contract and thus, the wrinkles on the skin cannot deepen and gradually vanish.

Performed incorrectly, you may end up with what is known as ‘frozen face’ which can be very distressing, but under the care of our team, the result will be natural looking and will allow you to retain a natural glow without a permanent flat expression.

How long do they last?

Typically, the effects of the injections last between 3 to 4 months; after this, many people report that the fine lines and wrinkles that they were looking to diminish the appearance of begin to reappear.

However, there are many variables that can impact how long these injections last; if you are older when you have your first set of injections, they may not last as long as they would in a person who is younger. Also, if you have very deep wrinkles that are being treated with the injections, there is a higher chance of them reappearing sooner than if they were a fine line.

It is important that after you have had these injections that you stay hydrated and maintain a healthy diet; if you smoke, do not exercise regularly or consume alcohol every day, this will put your skin and body under additional pressure and will result in a shorter lifespan of the injections.

How often can they be reapplied?

On average, most practitioners will be able to reapply these injections every 6 months, but in some instances, you may be able to have them reapplied every 3 to 4 months. This spacing between treatments will vary and will depend on your age, lifestyle factors, the amount of the botulinum injected and of course, where they are injected. For instance, when these injections are conducted around the eyes, they often have a shorter lifespan.