Anti Ageing - Botulinum Injections & FILLERS - Mumbai, India

General Name: Botulinum (For Fillers please scroll down)

Technical Name : Botulinum Toxin Type A (made by the bacteria that cause botulism)

Botulinum Defined :

Botulinum is a non - surgical cosmetic treatment (Injections) which temporarily (4 - 6 months) reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck, Turkey Strings. Also it controls excessive sweating. Studies suggest that it also relieves migraine headaches, muscle spasms in the neck and eyes and excessive sweating.

Botulinum works by blocking signals from nerve endings and muscles this prevents wrinkle causing muscles to stop contracting or squeezing and the result is smoother skin & a more refreshed appearance.

Botulinum Advised To :

• People in the typical age group of 18 to 65.

• People having Age-related wrinkles on forehead, fine lines around mouth or “crow’s feet” in the corners of eyes.

• For aesthetic reasons – knocking years off the aged / wrinkled appearance.

Treatment :

Using fine needle tiny injections of Botulinum are injected directly into the muscles or skin of the face. Results are often visible in a week’s time.

The entire procedure is over in a few minutes and one can walk out in as little as 15 minutes. No anesthesia is required and discomfort is usually minimal and brief.

 Period Of Treatment :

The treatment period is very very brief and does not involve any sit ins or hospitalization or lay offs.

Once treated the effect of Botulinum lasts for about 4 months. After this period the treatment can be repeated for a wrinkle free look.

Post operative Treatment :

Nothing too specific except for treatment of any temporary symptoms of headache, flu syndrome, nausea etc.

Facts That You  Should Know:

Make sure that the doctor is trained and qualified in cosmetic skin surgery of the face.

• Avoid alcohol.

• Remain upright for several hours following the procedure.

• Choose a fully equipped medical location using sterile techniques.

• A little temporary redness, bruising or stinging around the injection site(s) may occur – but not necessarily.

• Generally in following conditions Botulinum is not recommended :

• If there is infection at the place where Botulinum is to be injected.

• If there is a history of allergic reaction to any of the ingredients.

• If there is pregnancy or is planned in the near future.

• If there exists a neurological disorder (eg. Myasthenia Gravis) etc.

Estimated Average Cost Of Treatment :

For List Of available Costs Click on PRICES. Basis Of Valuation Is (INR = Indian Rupee). Costs vary from Hospital to Hospital and Clinic to Clinic, hence Near Real Costs Can Be Arrived at On Case To Case Basis – depending on the specific needs (CUSTOMIZATION) of the individual.

Facilities Available :

We have Listed these under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in addition to the cost of treatment.

Contact Surgeon/ Consultant :

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During your personal consultation the doctor will provide with the details of the suitable procedure and more complete information, answer any questions that you may have, and address specific goals and expectations.

FILLERS & FAT INJECTIONS

FILLERS :

These are either one’s own tissues like fat or suitable injectable substances manufactured in a pharmaceutical laboratory like – Restilane, Perlone, Dremadeep, Aquamid.

Uses Of Fillers :

Fillers are injected in the skin of the affected area to correct the following

conditions :

•  Atrphic and wrinkled lips.

• Naro labial folds.

• Deep lines and wrinkles especially around the eyes, mouth and over forehead.

• Depressed scars.

• Soft tissues depression over any part of the body.

Treatment :

For fat injections fat is harvested from a persons body where it is in abundance – normally under Local anesthesia. Then these very fat cells are injected to the affected area. Since these fat cells are form one’s own body rejection is ruled out to a great extent. About 40% of these cells remain lodged permanently at the new site. The process of injection does not require any anesthesia and is over within minutes. There is no lay off time or hospitalization.

In case of Laboratory made fillers a proficient Plastic Surgeon evaluates which filler suits which patient the best and treats accordingly. These fillers are safe.

Health Care Tip :

Weight loss surgery lowers patients' risks for heart disease.