(Botox is a non-permanent way to lift and rejuvenate your skin)
Botox in Singapore is a neuromodulator typically injected into the underlying muscles of your face to erase wrinkles and lines. It works by weakening the muscles responsible for skin wrinkling and folding, hence softening and preventing wrinkle and line formation on the surface of the skin.
Little do people know, Botox can also be used as a non-surgical way to lift certain areas of the face.
A non-surgical facelift is a non-invasive or minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that helps rejuvenate and lift the face. Instead of a traditional facelift involving incisions, stitches and recovery time, a non-surgical facelift relies on techniques like Botox injections to smooth wrinkles, tighten skin, and restore a youthful appearance.
With a good understanding of the facial anatomy and expert placement of Botox in the appropriate amounts, the drug can create a “lifting” effect in places such as the eyebrows, eyes, neck, and even cheeks.
Your facial muscles are made up of downward-pulling muscles and upward-pulling ones.
By injecting a small amount of Botox into the downward-pulling muscles, the doctor prevents them from working so well. This allows the upward-pulling muscles to lift easier, creating a more pronounced “lifted” effect on the skin. Facelifts in Singapore can be done by most aesthetic clinics in Singapore, just be sure to do your research before you step into the clinic!
Choosing a non-surgical facelift with Botox comes with a host of benefits. It is especially beneficial for those who want to avoid the risks and healing time associated with traditional surgery. Key benefits include:
A non-surgical facelift with Botox can address several areas of the face, helping smooth lines, lift sagging skin, and create a youthful contour. Here are the primary areas that can benefit from Botox.
Crow’s feet, or the fine lines that form at the corners of the eyes, can also be effectively treated with Botox. The delicate skin around the eyes is prone to early signs of ageing, and Botox can soften these lines, making the eyes appear brighter and more youthful. Additionally, Botox can address under-eye wrinkles and lift sagging eyelids for a refreshed and rejuvenated look.
Botox can subtly enhance the cheeks by providing a slight lift and reducing sagging. While fillers are more commonly used to add volume to the cheeks, Botox can work to lift the muscles that cause the cheeks to droop. This results in a smoother, more contoured look without the need for surgical intervention. Botox can also smooth out fine lines that form on the cheeks, particularly when we smile or laugh.
The forehead and brows are some of the most common areas treated with Botox. Over time, lines and wrinkles can form across the forehead due to repeated expressions and muscle movement. Botox works to smooth these lines, giving the forehead a smoother appearance and lifting the brows.
This treatment also works best for patients with hooded, slightly droopy eyebrows.
The drug is injected into the downward muscles located in an inverted pyramid on the forehead. This allows the upward muscles to pull the eyebrows up with greater ease, opening up the eyes beautifully.
Additional Botox can also be injected into other areas of the eyes. These include injecting the drug into the muscles under the eyebrows to lift the lid, as well as at the ends of the brows to further open up the eyes.
Botox can help contour and define the jawline. With age, the skin and muscles along the jawline can lose their elasticity, leading to jowls or a less defined jaw. This Botox treatment, also known as the ‘Nefertiti’ lift, lifts sagging lower face and neck.
When injected into the platysma muscles in the neck, Botox softens the downward-pulling action of the muscle. The result is a more lifted and tighter-looking neck and jawline, with improved jowls.
With an experienced doctor, you can expect to have the treatment done within half an hour or so, depending on the extent of treatment and severity of your concerns.
Using finer needles, Botox injections in Singapore are relatively comfortable even compared to other forms of injectable treatments. This means that anaesthetic creams are not necessary for most patients.
Should you require, an anaesthetic cream can be used for greater comfort.
There is virtually no downtime with this treatment, although some minor side effects such as bruising may occur. These usually dissipate over the course of a few days.
Patients typically start seeing improvements in the first few days to a month after treatment.
Results can last up to 4 months or more, depending on the individual. Factors that influence the duration of effects include lifestyle choices such as sleep, smoking habits, stress levels, medication, and diet. Speak to the doctor at your aesthetic clinic in Singapore for a more personalised answer on other skin tightening treatments.
The cost of a non-surgical facelift with Botox in Singapore can vary depending on the number of areas being treated, the expertise of the practitioner, and the amount of Botox required. Generally, the cost of Botox treatments start from $600. Full non-surgical facelifts that target multiple areas can cost more, particularly if they require additional procedures or larger doses of Botox.
When considering the cost, consult with a qualified practitioner to ensure that the treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs, as this will affect both the price and the results of the procedure.
For more information on non-surgical facelift with Botox, book a consultation with SL Aesthetic Clinic.
[07 May 2020] A blog post by Dr. Ashley Yuen
Dr Ashley Yuen obtained his medical degree from King’s College, London. He returned to Singapore where he honed his medical and surgical skills across various specialities and disciplines, before focusing on accident & emergency medicine and aesthetic medicine.
Ashley’s passion for aesthetic medicine stems from a desire to enhance one’s physiological wellness and esteem, and boost one’s self-confidence and quality of life. He sees a strong link between good emotional and physical well-being and is committed to helping patients look better and feel better.
With Ashley’s experience in patient care and aesthetics, he has an interest in using traditional aesthetic treatments to solve lifestyle and health ailments such as bruxism, skin tag, lumps and mole removal, skin pigmentation as well as in improving aesthetics using injectables like fillers.
A national rugby player and a model in his youth, Ashley can be found at the gym pumping iron. Happily married, he is a proud fur-father of two schnauzers.
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To contact Dr Ashley Yuen, write to ashley@slclinic.com.sg
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