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About Conditions Dental Cosmetic Mentoring Locations Pricing Contact Blog More… Botox Treatment Target Areas and Why Technique Matters Refresh Your Look Safely in Time for Spring Botox treatment can be a simple way to soften lines and look more rested, without changing who you are. As the weather brightens and plans for weddings, garden parties and holidays start to appear in the diary, many of our patients start thinking about a gentle refresh. Botox treatment is a prescription medicine based on tiny doses of botulinum toxin. When used by medical professionals, it can relax specific facial muscles so lines look softer, while the rest of the face can still move. Our focus at estetica in Chertsey and Windsor is on natural, subtle changes that make you look like yourself on a good day, not a different person. In this article, we explain how Botox treatment works, which problem areas it can safely target, and why the injector’s skill and technique matter so much for your comfort, safety and final result. How Botox Treatment Works Beneath the Skin Botox treatment works by blocking signals between nerves and muscles in very targeted spots. When a small amount is injected into a chosen muscle, that muscle over the following days. This softens the overlying lines that appear when you frown, squint or raise your brows. It is important to know what Botox treatment can and cannot do. It is especially good for dynamic wrinkles, which are lines caused by movement, such as: Frown lines between the brows Forehead lines from lifting the eyebrows Crow’s feet from smiling or squinting It is less effective for very deep folds, sagging, or areas where the main problem is volume loss or skin texture. In those cases, Botox is often just one part of a broader plan that might include skin treatments, fillers or medical skincare. Safe, results depend on: Careful dosing, so muscles relax but are not overtreated The right dilution and injection depth for each area placement, based on how your own muscles work This is why our medically trained clinicians at estetica take time to assess muscle strength, facial symmetry and how your face moves when you talk, smile and rest, before deciding whether Botox treatment is right for you. Upper Face: Forehead, Frown Lines and Crow’s Feet Horizontal lines and the deep “11” lines between the brows are some of the most common concerns our patients mention. These can make a face look stressed, or tired, even on a good day. Softening these areas often gives a calmer, more open expression. The upper face has key muscles that lift and pull, such as the frontalis in the forehead and the group of muscles in the glabella between the eyebrows. If these are not mapped out properly before treatment, problems can include: Heavy or “dropped” brows An over-smooth, shiny forehead that does not move Uneven or “spocked” brows that peak too sharply At estetica, we aim to: Leave some natural movement so you can still raise your brows Respect your natural brow and eye shape Adjust for any existing asymmetry between the two sides Crow’s feet around the of the eyes can also be treated to make the eye area look fresher. The skin here is thin and delicate, so light, carefully spaced injections are needed. Too much product or poor placement can lead to a flat, odd-looking smile or even cause changes in the way the eyelids sit. Our skilled injectors use minimal doses and a gentle approach so your eyes still smile with you. Mid and Lower Face: Nose, Mouth, Chin and Jawline Using Botox treatment in the mid and lower face can bring subtle but powerful refinements. Common concerns we see include: Bunny lines, the little wrinkles that appear on the nose when you smile or scrunch A gummy smile, where a lot of upper gum shows when you grin Downturned mouth corners that give a sad or grumpy look A “pebble” or “orange peel” chin with dimples when you speak Strong jaw muscles that make the lower face look wide or square The lower face is more technically complex because many of these muscles are deeply involved in chewing, speaking and everyday expression. Poor technique can affect how you smile, chew or pronounce words. Our experienced clinicians pay close attention to: Dose, using very small amounts in highly active or functional muscles Injection depth, so we reach the right part of the muscle without affecting nearby areas Balance, so one area is not weakened more than another Used well, Botox treatment in the lower face can lift the corners of the mouth slightly, soften in the chin, and gently narrow a very strong jawline. Our goal is to refine, not freeze, and to keep the overall profile in with your natural features. Neck, Jawline and Why Technique Matters More Than Product The neck and jawline often show early signs of ageing, such as vertical platysmal bands, mild jowling and “tech neck” lines. Carefully placed Botox treatment can relax the bands, which can make the neck look smoother and give a subtle lifting effect at the jaw. A popular technique in this area is sometimes called the Nefertiti lift. Small along the jawline and into the vertical neck bands help reduce downward pull on the lower face. This can: Softly define the jawline Improve the appearance of neck bands Support a more streamlined profile from chin to neck Because the platysma muscle also plays a role in moving the neck and lower face, precision is very important. Too much product or poor placement can cause weakness or discomfort when chewing or speaking. This is why we often combine light neck Botox with treatments that improve skin quality, such as medical facials or skin boosters, rather than relying on Botox alone. Many brands of botulinum toxin exist, and they all work in a similar way. Good depend far more on the injector’s: Medical background and understanding of anatomy Eye for balance
