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Muscle relaxation treatment - medical and cosmetic

Muscle relaxation treatment, both medical and cosmetic, targets muscle tension and wrinkles. Medical applications include treating muscle spasms with medications or injections. Cosmetically, treatments like Botox injections reduce wrinkles by temporarily weakening facial muscles. Safety, results, cost, and alternative options are key considerations for individuals seeking these treatments.

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How does it work?

Muscle relaxation treatments work by targeting muscle activity, but their mechanisms differ between medical and cosmetic applications:

  1. **Medical Muscle Relaxation Treatment**:

   – Medications like muscle relaxants act on the central nervous system to reduce muscle spasms, stiffness, or pain by inhibiting nerve signals.

   – Injections such as botulinum toxin (Botox) block nerve signals at the neuromuscular junction, temporarily weakening or paralyzing specific muscles to alleviate conditions like spasticity or dystonia.

  1. **Cosmetic Muscle Relaxation Treatment**:

   – Botulinum toxin injections, like Botox, target facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles by blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that triggers muscle contractions.

   – By temporarily relaxing these muscles, Botox smooths wrinkles and fine lines, resulting in a more youthful appearance without affecting normal facial expressions.

In summary, medical muscle relaxation treatments aim to alleviate symptoms of muscle-related conditions, while cosmetic treatments focus on reducing the appearance of wrinkles and enhancing facial aesthetics.

At a Glance

Time

30 Minutes

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Frequency

Every 3-4 Months

Downtime

No Downtime

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Anesthetic

No anesthetic required

Frequently Asked Questions

Explanation of muscle relaxation treatments, encompassing both medical and cosmetic applications, and how they work to target muscle activity.

Overview of how medications like muscle relaxants or injections such as botulinum toxin (Botox) are used to alleviate symptoms like muscle spasms, stiffness, or pain.

Discussion of conditions such as muscle spasms, spasticity, cervical dystonia, or migraines that may be treated with muscle relaxation techniques.

Explanation of how botulinum toxin injections, like Botox, are used cosmetically to temporarily weaken facial muscles and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

Information on the anatomical regions targeted for medical and cosmetic muscle relaxation treatments, including facial muscles and specific muscle groups affected by medical conditions.

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PRICE (PER TREATMENT)

Muscle relaxation

From

£ 395
  • Advisable 3-4 monthly maintenance

TREATMENT VIDEOS

BEFORE AND AFTER

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