Reduce fine lines and wrinkles with doctor-led Botox and anti-wrinkle treatments in Birmingham. At Westfield Aesthetics, we focus on natural-looking results tailored to your individual goals.
At Westfield Aesthetics, Botox is never about changing how you look. It’s about helping you look like a fresher, more rested version of yourself.
Every treatment is performed by Dr Prasanna Narayan, a GP with over 30 years’ medical experience and extensive knowledge of facial anatomy. Every treatment plan is tailored to your facial structure, muscle movement and personal goals, rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Whether you’re considering Botox for the first time or have had treatment elsewhere before, you’ll receive honest advice, a thorough assessment and natural-looking results that preserve your movement, expression and individuality
We believe in treating patients, not selling treatments. If Botox isn’t the right option for you, we’ll tell you- and only recommend treatments we genuinely feel will help you achieve your goals safely.
Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a prescription-only drug and has to be issued by medical professionals only: this is why it cannot be advertised in the same way as other cosmetic products. Its cosmetic benefits (reducing wrinkles) were first noticed as a side effect when it was being used for other medical procedures. One of its current uses, for example, is for children with cerebral palsy when it is used to relax muscles in spasm. The comforting thing about this is that it has been around for decades and has passed stringent medical tests. Remember also that because the results are temporary, so are potential problems.
After deciding which areas are to be treated, the area is cleansed with an antiseptic wipe. Sometimes, the injections sites are marked with a pencil while you frown or squint, which demonstrates the muscles in motion and where the lines are. These spots are then injected with a tiny needle. There will be some pain but this is usually described as very mild.
When the toxin is injected into muscles it causes them to relax. The muscles targeted are the ones that contract, pulling the skin into folds and wrinkles; relaxing these muscles essentially relaxes or removes the wrinkles. It typically takes 7-10 days for the full effect to be seen, and we will review you at our clinic in Edgbaston, Birmingham after 2 weeks, allowing us to assess the results.
Try not to touch the area for about 4 hours after the procedure. For the first hour, try to work the muscles that have been injected as much as possible. Depending on what you have had injected, this may involve smiling, frowning or raising your brows. You may return to normal activities straight after treatment – many people have the procedure in their lunch break – but do not lie down for 4 hours
Get in touch with Dr. Prasanna for further information and support.
