Botulinum toxin injections
Injectables
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30 min
Summary
Small injections of a prescription medicine into selected facial muscles, given by a licensed physician after a consultation.
What to expect
The physician confirms your consultation notes and asks for your written consent.
The skin is cleaned and the injection points are marked.
The medicine is injected with a fine needle.
You receive written aftercare instructions.
A review appointment is offered.
Preparation
Bring a list of the medicines you take, including blood thinners.
Tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell us about any nerve or muscle condition.
Duration
30 min
Risks and warnings
Sample text, draft. Your clinician writes the risks and warnings for this procedure here: common and serious side effects, who should not have it, what to expect afterwards and when to contact the clinic.