Botox works by relaxing the muscles responsible for fine lines by preventing communication between the nerve endings, muscles and sweat glands.

Every face is different, and although there are specific guidelines for Botox treatments, it's important to look at the strength of your muscles and how they work to develop your individualised treatment plan.

We favour a natural look and recommend lower doses where possible to preserve facial movement and expression.

At Precision Skin, all Botox treatments use the genuine Botox.

You can expect to see the full results of your Botox treatment within two weeks, although you may start to notice improvements after 3–4 days. We always recommend a follow up appointment two weeks later, to ensure the best results from your treatment. We recommend repeat treatments every 3–4 months to maintain results.

During your initial consultation, we'll complete a comprehensive medical history to ensure Botox is the right treatment for you. We'll explain what to expect and any potential side effects. Based on what you hope to achieve, and your budget, we'll recommend the best treatment for you.

Botox is a relatively quick treatment. We use numbing cream to make the experience more pleasant. You may experience mild swelling/redness around the targeted areas which settle quickly meaning you can carry on with whatever you have to do that day.

Side effects are usually mild and may include:

• pain, swelling, bruising or infection at injection site
• headache or flu-like symptoms.

Very rarely, Botox® can migrate to unintended areas causing unwanted weakness in other muscles. This is temporary, but may last 2–8 weeks.

Following your treatment it's recommended to avoid:

• touching the treatment sites to minimise any risk of infection or spread of Botox
• strenuous exercise for 24 hours as this can increase the chance of bruising
• other facial or aesthetic treatments to the area for two weeks
• face down massage for 48 hours
• active skincare (retinoids/vitamin A/AHA's) for 24 hours.

Botox isn't recommended if you:

• are pregnant or breastfeeding have a skin infection
• feel unwell
• have a neuromuscular condition.

It's recommended to wait two weeks before or after a Covid-19 vaccination to have Botox.

Relfydess is a newer anti-wrinkle treatment designed to temporarily relax targeted facial muscles, helping to soften the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles caused by repeated facial expressions.

Like Botox, Xeomin and Dysport, Relfydess works by reducing muscle activity in treated areas, commonly including the frown lines, forehead and crow's feet. The goal is to create a smoother, more refreshed appearance while maintaining natural facial expression.

One of the features that has attracted attention to Relfydess is its potential for a faster onset of action in some patients. However, individual results vary, and the most appropriate treatment option depends on your anatomy, treatment goals and clinical assessment.

If you're considering anti-wrinkle treatments and would like to know how Relfydess compares with Botox, Xeomin or Dysport, please see our comparison FAQ below or book a consultation to discuss which option may be best suited to you.

At Precision Skin, we most commonly use Xeomin®, Dysport® and Relfydess®, although Botox® is available on request.

All four products are botulinum toxin type A treatments that work by temporarily relaxing targeted muscles to soften lines and wrinkles. While they work in a similar way, there are differences in formulation, onset and duration that may make one option more suitable than another.

Xeomin® is a highly purified form of botulinum toxin type A that contains no accessory proteins. Dysport® has a long history of use worldwide and may offer slightly different diffusion characteristics in some treatment areas.

Relfydess® is the newest botulinum toxin type A available in New Zealand. Clinical studies have demonstrated a faster onset of action, with many patients noticing results within 24–48 hours, and it may have a longer duration of effect compared with traditional botulinum toxin type A products.

Botox® is the original and most recognised botulinum toxin brand and remains an effective treatment option for suitable patients.

During your consultation, we will discuss your concerns, treatment goals and treatment history to determine which product is most appropriate for you.

Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Relfydess are prescription medicines for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes. Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Relfydess have risks and benefits. Ask your medical professional if Botox, Xeomin, Dysport or Relfydess is right for you. If you have side effects, see your medical professional. You will need to pay for Botox, Xeomin, Dysport or Relfydess and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions and side effects consult your medical professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) atwww.medsafe.govt.nz. Botox, Xeomin and Dysport treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Relfydess contains 150 units of relabotulinumtoxinA and lasts up to 6 months; further courses of treatment may be necessary. Botox, Xeomin, Dysport and Relfydess should only be administered by trained medical professionals. Botox, Xeomin and Dysport contain Botulinum Toxin A. Relfydess is unfunded for aesthetic indications. Always follow the instructions you are given.

Further information at the links below:Botox (Distributor — Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland)
https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/b/Botoxinj.pdf

Xeomin (Distributor — NZMS Ltd, Auckland)
https://medsafe.govt.nz/profs/Datasheet/x/Xeomininj.pdf

Dysport (Distributor — Healthcare Logistics, Auckland)
https://www.medsafe.govt.nz/consumers/cmi/d/dysport.pdf

Relfydess — Consumer Medicines Information:

NZ:
www.medsafe.govt.nz

AU:
www.galderma.com/au/all-products