What is Botox? Botox is a muscle relaxing drug that primarily used to reduce wrinkles temporarily (usually up to 4-6 months). Botox is a protein derived from Botulinum toxin. It is a neurotoxin which disrupts nerve signalling processes to stimulate muscle contraction. In order for any muscle to contract, the nerves release a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. Botulinum toxin injections prevent the release of this messenger, which stops the muscle cells from contracting. Botox can be injected to several parts of the face to eliminate wrinkles & fine lines. Parts of the face includes: AREA BOTOX DYSPORT Forehead lines – Female (Frontalis) $280 $250 Forehead lines – Male (Frontalis) $330 $300 Frown Lines – Female (Glabella) $280 $250 Frown Lines – Male (Glabella) $330 $300 Browlift $198 per side $160 per side Crow’s Feet $198 per side $160 per side Nose Lines (Bunny Lines) $280 $250 Jaw Line – Female (Masseter muscles) $690 $598 Jaw Line – Male (Masseter muscles) $890 $790 Chin $230 $198 Gummy Smile $230 $198 Neck lines $790 $600 Dermalift Mirco-injections $790 $600 Sweat Control: Underarms / Palms $1500 $1200 Calf Reduction $1500 $1200 Ala Carte Add on Per Unit $15/ unit $12 / unit Other than reducing wrinkles, it is approved under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat various health issues such as: Eyelid spasms Excessive sweating (armpits) Bladder disorders Migraine Jawline Slimming Calf Reduction A study from American Board of Cosmetic Surgery found that there are over over 7 million Botox treatments performed. It is the most popular aesthetic procedure in Singapore. Click here to make an appointment There are also myths that Botox gives the "plastic look. Choosing a doctor with the right qualifications can show natural outcomes for your face. With no surgery and downtime, this flexible procedure promises natural change with no wrinkles. The costs of the procedure usually starts from $15/unit and varies between Aesthetic clinics in Singapore. The 3 popular brands of Botulinum Toxin are Dysport, Xeomin & Botox. While all brands perform the same job, there are some small variation in characteristics. To find out the different characteristics The biggest distinction is how the Botulinum Toxin spreads. All 3 brands are HSA (Health Science Authority) licensed, Botox and Dysport are more popular primarily due to longer track records.

Tuesday, December 8th, 2020

WHAT IS BOTOX?

What is Botox?

Botox is a muscle relaxing drug that primarily used to reduce wrinkles temporarily (usually up to 4-6 months). Botox is a protein derived from Botulinum toxin. It is a neurotoxin which disrupts nerve signalling processes to stimulate muscle contraction.

In order for any muscle to contract, the nerves release a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. Botulinum toxin injections prevent the release of this messenger, which stops the muscle cells from contracting.

Botox can be injected to several parts of the face to eliminate wrinkles & fine lines. Parts of the face includes:

AREA	BOTOX	DYSPORT
Forehead lines – Female (Frontalis)	$280	$250
Forehead lines – Male (Frontalis)	$330	$300
Frown Lines – Female (Glabella)	$280	$250
Frown Lines – Male (Glabella)	$330	$300
Browlift	$198 per side	$160 per side
Crow’s Feet	$198 per side	$160 per side
Nose Lines (Bunny Lines)	$280	$250
Jaw Line – Female (Masseter muscles)	$690	$598
Jaw Line – Male (Masseter muscles)	$890	$790
Chin	$230	$198
Gummy Smile	$230	$198
Neck lines	$790	$600
Dermalift Mirco-injections	$790	$600
Sweat Control: Underarms / Palms	$1500	$1200
Calf Reduction	$1500	$1200
Ala Carte Add on Per Unit	$15/ unit	$12 / unit

Other than reducing wrinkles, it is approved under Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat various health issues such as:

Eyelid spasms
Excessive sweating (armpits)
Bladder disorders
Migraine
Jawline Slimming
Calf Reduction

A study from American Board of Cosmetic Surgery found that there are over over 7 million Botox treatments performed. It is the most popular aesthetic procedure in Singapore.

Click here to make an appointment

There are also myths that Botox gives the “plastic look. Choosing a doctor with the right qualifications can show natural outcomes for your face. With no surgery and downtime, this flexible procedure promises natural change with no wrinkles.

The costs of the procedure usually starts from $15/unit and varies between Aesthetic clinics in Singapore.

The 3 popular brands of Botulinum Toxin are Dysport, Xeomin & Botox. While all brands perform the same job, there are some small variation in characteristics. To find out the different characteristics

The biggest distinction is how the Botulinum Toxin spreads. All 3 brands are HSA (Health Science Authority) licensed, Botox and Dysport are more popular primarily due to longer track records.