Soft, healthy ageing & understanding botox long term implications
Because ageing should be about feeling your best, not just looking younger.
My approach focuses on maintaining natural beauty, confidence and overall wellbeing rather than chasing unrealistic standards. I advocate for gentle, science-backed skincare, balanced nutrition and lifestyle habits that support long-term health. My mission is to help you age with grace, vibrancy and self-assurance - embracing the process rather than fighting it.
Today, I want to educate you on the key things to understand about BOTOX and the long-term implications it has.
What actually is Botox?
It’s a neurotoxic protein that temporarily paralyzes facial muscles to reduce wrinkles. It blocks nerve signals, smoothing area like the forehead and eyes. The effects last between 3-6 months.
Long-Term Implications:
1. Muscle Weakening: Repeated botox weakens muscles over time, potentially leading to sagging skin and loss of firmness.
2. Reduced Natural Movement: Botox can create a “frozen” or unnatural look, limiting facial expressions.
3. Lymphatic Disruption: Impaired drainage may cause puffiness, fluid retention, and dull skin.
4. Altered Skin Texture: Weakening of underlying muscles reduces skin elasticity, leading to fine lines and wrinkles.
5. Psychological Dependency: Some individuals become reliant on Botox for maintaining their appearance.
6. Unintended Muscle Strain: When certain muscles are paralyzed, surrounding muscles compensate by working harder, which may lead to an unbalanced or unnatural appearance over time.
Understanding these factors can help you make informed choices about your long-term skincare journey.
Holistic Ways to support your skin
Facial Massage: Regular massage practise using the power of your hands or beauty tools such as a gua sha tool or facial cups to enhance collagen production, stimulate blood flow & release muscle tension.
Medical-Grade skincare at home: Upgrade your routine with science-backed skincare that delivers a physical change to your skin over time, changes the DNA of your skin cells and reverses ageing
Stress Management & Sleep: Chronic stress and lack of sleep accelerate ageing. Practice mindfulness, deep breathing, and ensure a minimum of 7 hours of sleep for optimal skin regeneration.
Professional Facials: Regular treatments will turbo-charge your skin to the next level, they will amplify your results and keep your skin on track to achieve your skin goals
Did you find this helpful and want to know more?
You can choose to complete a digital skin consultation in your own time and receive a personalised skincare plan for your needs. Visit the skin consultation page to find out more.
