As an anti-aging treatment, BTX-A is commonly used to treat wrinkles, fine lines and forehead lines.
BTX-A is a popular injectable treatment in Singapore that aims to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face temporarily. This treatment can also be administered as a contouring method to help to relax the jaw muscles.
Apart from genetics and/or ageing, facial wrinkles are also caused by the involuntary or sometimes voluntary action of contracting our facial muscles, e.g. when we frown or laugh.
BTX-A weakens the muscles that cause this action. By blocking off the signals between the nerves and muscles, BTX-A prevents facial muscles from contracting and thus the formation of smile/frown lines.
BTX-A is also particularly useful for those with a wide/square jawline, especially for patients with active jaw muscles due to bruxism.
However, this does not mean getting BTX-A treatment limits your ability to control your facial expressions – an experienced doctor will know how much to administer so you will not look ‘frozen’.
BTX-A treatment helps support skin firmness and reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. For patients using BTX-A as a facial contouring method, a temporary softening of the jawline may also be observed.
BTX-A is suitable for patients across different age groups and skin conditions. The number of BTX-A treatments will depend on the patient’s needs or on the treatment plan you and your aesthetic specialist has formulated.
Generally, results last about 3-4 months from the very first treatment. After which, maintenance sessions (anywhere from 2-6 sessions a year done every 3 months) are recommended.
