Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog talks about why when you have a botox treatment you have to look at the long term game.

Many patients ask me whether when they have their first botox injections, can they stop at anytime. I say, yes, you are not addicted to it and if you stop, you go back to where you were before. Then, I give them a word of warning and say because the effects of botox are so good, it is unusual that anyone would want to stop having botox treatments over a period of time. It is normally die to the affordability of the botox treatment that may prevent them having the botox as regularly as they wish and not because they are unhappy with the results.

When anyone embarks on a course of botox I will say we are looking at a 6 month treatment time. In this, I mean:

• The first visit will consist of the botox consultation
• They can either have the botox treatment at this first visit or go home and think about it
• We will then have a 2 week botox review to look at the results and administer any botox top ups if required
• We will follow up with a phone call after a month or so, just to check that everything is fine
• We will then follow up again after 3 months and 6 months to see whether they need a top up of botox or not

During this period,, there are a number of things you can do to enhance and prolong the botox effects, these include such things as:

• No exercise within 24 hours of your botox treatment
• Avoid sun beds
• Always wear sun protection
• Either sleep on your back or have ‘softening’ pillows

Botox should never be seen as a standalone treatment for eliminating or softening unwanted lines or wrinkles. Botox is the miracle cure in terms of the results are relatively instant, but its how you look after your skin that will determine the long term benefits.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares another usage of botox.

Better known as the miracle aid to fight wrinkles that come with age, Botox is now used to treat incontinence – a condition in which one loses bladder control, leading to involuntary urination – that affects both women and men.

Doctors are recommending botox to treat their patients say that the success rate till now has been 100 percent.

In women, it often happens after childbirth, when apart from going through mental and physical stress, there is a loss of support of the urethra, leading to small amount of urine leakage while coughing, sneezing and lifting. At times it’s also age related and can affect any individual.

“Increased urinary frequency, urgency and urge incontinence are a part of an overactive bladder that can happen to any normal individual. A person suffering from a neurological disease like spinal cord injury, spinal cord deformity, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinsons disease, cerebral atrophy and ageing may also suffer from these conditions,” Sanjay Pandey of the Urology-Andrology department of Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

How Botulinum Toxin Type A, or Botox, works in such cases is as a purified protein, which, once injected into the detrusor muscle, blocks the overactive nerve impulses that trigger excessive muscle contraction in the bladder.

It is pertinent to mention here that the effect of Botox in such cases lasts up to 10 months. And while one may question the temporary relief, doctors list its advantages over other line of treatments.

Lasting up to nine-ten months, the bladder’s over-activity is vastly decreased (by Botox) and thus returns to the reorganized activity of the concerted bladder contractions in response to stimuli of bladder filling at more appropriate times of complete bladder fullness. It is very helpful in cases where oral and conventional therapy have failed as first line of medical management.

Usually when a patient comes with such a complaint, doctors first suggest lifestyle changes, weight reduction (in obese patients), quitting alcohol and coffee, reduction of fluid consumption, bladder training and pelvic floor exercises, before delving into other forms of medical therapies, or Botox.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also approved the use of Botox to treat overactive bladders in adults last year.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog talks about what to expect after having a dermal filler treatment.

Most of my patients initially start of with botox treatments and then decide they want dermal fillers too.

There are differences between botox and dermal fillers, the main one being with dermal fillers you can see the results instantly, whilst with botox injections it can take up to 2 weeks.

Once you have had the dermal filler treatment, we will same as botox, give you a post procedure advice sheet.

Following your treatment it is important not to touch the treated area or apply makeup for at least 6 hours. This is to reduce the risk of injection site infection. Please bear in mind that immediately after treatment some common anticipated injection related reactions can occur. These reactions are temporary and typically resolve within 7-14 days. However in order to allow the skin to recover more efficiently the following advice may be proven useful:

Redness or Swelling

A clean, light make-up can be applied to cover any redness after the initial 6 hour recovery period.

Do not expose the treated area to intense heat (sunbathing, sun beds, saunas, steam rooms etc) or to extreme cold 1 week following treatment. A clean cool pack can be applied directly to the treated area on the day of treatment to help with any bruising.

Bruising

If you are using Aspirin or similar medication be aware that the likelihood of bruising may increase. It has been reported that Arnica* cream and/or tablets help to minimise bruising. Arnica cream can be applied directly to bruising and may help the bruise to resolve more quickly. Make-up can be applied to cover bruising following the initial 6 hour post treatment period.

Discomfort or Itching

Following treatment the area can feel tender from the injection. Non-prescription analgesia* can be taken. Following treatment the area may feel slightly itchy for 7-14 days. Non prescription anti-histamines* may reduce itching.

Lip Treatment

Due to sensitivity of the lip swelling following treatment can sometimes last for up to 7-14 days and during this time the lips may appear to be slightly uneven. The result directly following treatment should not be seen as the final result. A clean cool pack can be applied directly to the area to soothe the lips and help to reduce swelling.

If you have a history of cold sores, which you should advise Dr Singh, there is a risk due to the insertion of a needle into the skin where the virus is present, but dormant that the virus may be activated. This may cause a first outbreak of a cold sore or another eruption from a previous one.

Whether your having dermal fillers or botox injections, you must be careful immediately after the treatment and follow our guidelines.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares some of his botox testimonials.

Niki Harrison

I am not easily impressed, I have been a repeat client of Harry for over 2 years and would not hesitate to recommend him for botox. He has a an absolute understanding of the need to build trust and to understand what is important to me as a client. I have absolute trust in him and the advice and treatments I have received have been faultless. I have had repeated compliments on my complexion and on how well i look since receiving treatment so I think that speaks volumes in itself. Thanks Harry!

Vanessa Parbhu

I have visited Aesthetics on numerous occasions for a range of botox treatments and each time have found Harry and his entire team of staff to be professional, welcoming and friendly. Treatments have been explained clearly and fully and I have always received an excellent standard of care. The clinic itself is slick, modern and a real pleasure to visit. The journey all the way from East London is well worth it! I have no hesitation in recommending Aesthetics to my family and friends as it excels in all aspects.

melanie sutton Professional Service all round and great patient satisfaction

Jill Nemani

I would recommend. Harry Singh. For botox treatments , he did a good job in administering the appropriate amount for the designated area and. A good adjustment follow up in the following two weeks, that is an important factor when choosing your aesthetic practitioner follow up and re adjustment after 2 weeks not everyone offers this inclusive package.

Emma

I have been going to Aesthetics for the last 2 years for botox injections. I am very happy with the results, and would recommend Harry Singh, and his highly trained team. I am always made very welcome, and find it a Very relaxing and enjoyable experience.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog writes about a letter he sends to beauty salons to help promote botox to their client base.

BOOST YOUR BUSINESS WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES VIA

OUR MEDICAL/FACIAL AESTHETICS SERVICES SUCH AS BOTOX

We are both in the “Feel Good Look Good” industry & we can help give your client’s extra value & make you stand out from your competitors

My name is Dr Harry Singh & I have been a Botox Practitioner for more than 13 years and a qualified dentist since 1996. I run a Medical/Facial Aesthetics clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire.

I am looking to partner up with highly reputable & prestigious local salons such as yourself.

How can we help each other

We strongly believe that our clients share the same dreams and aspirations as your clients when it comes to taking pride and care of themselves in how they look and feel

We would like to partner up with your business to exchange each others services/promotions to ensure both our clients get only the best in tbotox reatments to make them enhance their natural opulence & serene beauty

Benefits to you & your business being associated with a botox practitioner

It is a way to create extra credibility for your salon & will encourage more new clients to your salon and makes you stand out from your competitors

It will give your business extra value by offering your clients extra treatments, in addition to your normal services

You have the peace of mind, knowing your clients are being treated by a qualified Botox practitioner

We have found in the past that aesthetics range of Non Surgical Anti Wrinkle Treatments (botox) can increase a salons uptake of new clients & increase the sales their own salon range of anti-aging skincare products

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares a typical consent from you would expect to read and sign before your botox injections.

This treatment uses a diluted form of botulinum toxin type A. It is administered by injection at specific points on the face. The botox treatment gradually takes effect over a week to ten days. After two or three weeks it will be working fully. The effect of the botox treatment lasts on average, for three to four months but can last for up to six months in some people. This treatment is for an improvement not perfection. As static wrinkles due to skin thinning will not be improved by botulinum toxin, other types of treatment may be required. Each treatment will be charged for individually, according to the areas treated.

The areas that we are proposing to treat are:

Risks and side effects

Allergies and side effects to Botox®/Vistabel®/Dysport® treatment are extremely rare. The results of treatment cannot be guaranteed. Most people find that the injections cause only mild discomfort. Immediately after the treatment, there may be mild swelling, which usually disappears after 30 mins. Afterwards, the injection site can be slightly red for about one hour. In a small number of cases a bruise may occur. Rare side effects include: headache, nausea and flu-like symptoms. In very rare cases patients may also develop antibodies or allergies to the toxin, experience double-vision and watering eyes.

If you are pregnant or a nursing mother or sufferer from neuromuscular diseases such as Bells palsy or myasthenia gravis, treatment is not recommended.

For botox treatment of the upper face, such as frown and forehead, there is a very low risk of brow ptosis (drooping of the eyebrow) or eyelid ptosis (drooping of the eyelid), which completely reverses with time.

For botox treatment in the lower areas of the face, as the treatment involves the temporary relaxation of the muscles, your facial movements will change and feel different. For example, with treatment of muscles relating to the lips there is a strong likelihood that control of your lips will feel different, i.e. you may be unable or find it harder to drink from a straw, to whistle, find it difficult applying lipstick in your usual way or you may need to adjust the way to drink from a glass as you will be unable to tense your treated lip to the same extent as you could before treatment. It can take some time to get used to a new sensation but the effect will reverse over time and you will return to your normal movement.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog talks about how you can maximise the effects of botox after the initial treatment.

How to prolong the life of your botox treatment…

The following information will help reduce the triggers that can cause premature ageing and in combination with botox will keep you wrinkle free.

Always wear a sun protection factor, the sun breaks down the supportive structure of the skin, it causes pigmentation and fine lines. Use a minimum factor 15 (SPF) daily even in the winter and cloudy days. The UV rays will still affect the skin and cause premature ageing. The effects of the botox may be shortened.

Protect against free radical damage. Free radicals attack your collagen and elastin fibres that make up the structure of the skin. They around us everyday a daily dose of vitamins and antioxidant supplement will minimise this damage and enhance the effects of botox.

Avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking, these all dehydrate the skin and increase the free radical attacks.

Try to relax as much as possible, stress will break down the treatment quicker as your muscles will be tense and fighting against the Botox. Take time to treat your self.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares information from the Daily Mail about the governments latest inaction against regulating the Botox industry.

Cosmetic cowboys with no medical training will remain free to inject women with ‘backstreet Botox’ because health Ministers have bowed to pressure to leave the industry largely unregulated.

The Mail on Sunday has learnt that the Government is to reject a crucial recommendation in a hard-hitting review of the booming sector, to the outrage of leading doctors.

This newspaper has been campaigning since March for far tougher regulation of the botox industry. The Mail on Sunday has called for measures including a minimum standard for surgeons; proper regulation for all those practising cosmetic surgery; and an end to the hard-sell tactics that see special offers and glossy advertising undermine the seriousness of the procedures involved.

But doctors and campaigners believe people’s health could be put seriously at risk.

When the review was published in April, Health Minister Dr Dan Poulter said he agreed entirely with the principles behind its recommendations. A key proposal was the creation of a compulsory register for everyone carrying out cosmetic treatments – including Botox injections, use of wrinkle-smoothing dermal fillers, and laser hair-removal treatments.

A crackdown on so-called ‘backstreet Botox’ is to be shelved over fears that it could harm the economy

At the moment these can be carried out by anyone – sometimes with horrifying results.

But this newspaper has been told that the Department for Business has insisted that any register should be voluntary – meaning ‘cosmetic cowboys’ will be able to operate as normal.

‘Non-surgical cosmetic interventions’ such as botox injections account for three-quarters of the value of the cosmetics industry and the vast majority of growth in the sector, which will be worth £3.6 billion by 2015 having grown five-fold in a decade.

NHS medical director Professor Sir Bruce Keogh was asked to lead the cosmetics review in the wake of the PIP breast implants scandal, which led to thousands of British women having them taken out.

Last night Sir Bruce said he would be dismayed if the Government decided against firm regulation. And Rajiv Grover, president of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic  Surgeons, said a mandatory register was essential.

Marcelle King, 58, is one of those who has suffered from ‘backstreet Botox’. She ended up in casualty after being injected with what she believes was fake Botox by a man purporting to be a plastic surgeon. The ‘treatment’ took place in a friend’s kitchen.

Critics claim the cosmetics.botox industry has determinedly  lobbied Ministers to stop short of a mandatory register.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog talks about potential risks and side effects from undertaking botox treatments.

Allergies and side effects to Botox®/Vistabel®/Dysport® treatment are extremely rare. The results of treatment cannot be guaranteed. Most people find that the injections cause only mild discomfort. Immediately after the treatment, there may be mild swelling, which usually disappears after 30 mins. Afterwards, the botox injection site can be slightly red for about one hour. In a small number of cases a bruise may occur. Rare side effects include: headache, nausea and flu-like symptoms. In very rare cases patients may also develop antibodies or allergies to the toxin, experience double-vision and watering eyes.

If you are pregnant or a nursing mother or sufferer from neuromuscular diseases such as Bells palsy or myasthenia gravis, botox treatment is not recommended.

For botox treatment of the upper face, such as frown and forehead, there is a very low risk of brow ptosis (drooping of the eyebrow) or eyelid ptosis (drooping of the eyelid), which completely reverses with time.

For botox treatment in the lower areas of the face, as the treatment involves the temporary relaxation of the muscles, your facial movements will change and feel different. For example, with treatment of muscles relating to the lips there is a strong likelihood that control of your lips will feel different, i.e. you may be unable or find it harder to drink from a straw, to whistle, find it difficult applying lipstick in your usual way or you may need to adjust the way to drink from a glass as you will be unable to tense your treated lip to the same extent as you could before treatment. It can take some time to get used to a new sensation but the effect will reverse over time and you will return to your normal movement.

These risks can be minimised if you go to an experienced botox practitioner.

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Dr Singh who runs his botox clinic in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, in his latest blog shares a template he uses to explain what he does in terms of his botox clinic when he meets someone new.

STATE PROBLEM (USE STATS)

YOU KNOW HOW SOME PEOPLE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE APPEARANCE OF THEIR FINE LINES AND WRINKLES OR THEIR SKIN COMPLEXION, STUDIES SHOW THAT 86% OF PEOPLE WANT BETTER SKIN…….

WHY PROBLEM IS A PROBLEM

……….WHICH MEANS THAT THEY APPEAR OLDER THAN THEY REALLY ARE

MY UNIQUE SOLUTION

WE AT AESTHETICS CAN REDUCE THESE FINE LINES AND WRINKLES AND IMPROVE YOUR SKIN COMPLEXION WITH SAFE AND TESTED TECHNIQUES WHICH WILL GIVE YOU A NATURAL RESULT…….SUCH AS BOTOX INJECTIONS.

BENEFITS OF SEEING YOU

…….WHICH MEANS THAT YOU WILL LOOK REFRESHED AND REJUVENATED, BOOSTING YOUR APPEARANCE AND SELF ESTEEM

CALL TO ACTION

CALL XXXXX-XXXXXX TO BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION TO SEE HOW WE CAN ROLL BACK THE YEARS WITH BOTOX.

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