The most recognised anti-wrinkle treatment in aesthetic medicine, used to soften expression lines while preserving natural movement. Dr Ellie Sateei’s approach is built on precise, conservative dosing.
Botox is one of the most widely recognised and well-researched treatments in aesthetic medicine, used to soften the appearance of expression lines and support a more relaxed, rested look. Dr Ellie Sateei offers Botox as part of her anti-wrinkle treatments at her London and Sevenoaks clinics, always with an emphasis on subtle, natural-looking results.
Botox has been used safely in medicine for decades, originally for medical conditions before its cosmetic applications became widely established. Dr Sateei’s approach is built on precise, conservative dosing rather than the heavily treated look sometimes associated with the treatment.
Botox is a brand of botulinum toxin type A, a purified protein that temporarily relaxes the targeted muscle by blocking the nerve signals that cause it to contract. When used cosmetically, this softens the repeated muscle movement responsible for many expression lines, allowing the overlying skin to appear smoother.
It is a prescription-only medicine, and in the UK can only be administered following a consultation with an appropriately qualified prescriber.
Botox is most commonly used to soften frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet, all of which form from repeated muscle movement over time. It is also used for concerns such as a gummy smile, teeth grinding and jaw tension, and excessive sweating, using the same underlying mechanism of relaxing targeted muscle activity.
Dr Sateei will assess your specific pattern of muscle movement and the concern you would like to address, as the dose and placement required varies considerably between individuals and treatment areas.
Treatment involves a series of small injections into the targeted muscles, using very fine needles. Most patients describe only mild discomfort, and the procedure typically takes a matter of minutes.
There is minimal to no downtime, though some patients experience slight, temporary tenderness or minor bruising at the injection sites. Results typically begin to appear within a few days, reaching full effect within around two weeks, and generally last three to four months before repeat treatment is needed.
With over two decades of experience in dermatology and aesthetics, Dr Sateei’s approach to Botox is defined by precise, conservative dosing designed to soften lines while preserving natural expression. She follows strict prescribing protocols throughout.
Every treatment plan follows a detailed consultation and assessment of your muscle activity, at both her London clinic near Harley Street and her Sevenoaks clinic in Kent, with the aim of a natural, refreshed look rather than a visibly treated one.
Botox is a brand of botulinum toxin type A, a prescription medicine that temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften the appearance of expression lines.
It blocks the nerve signals that cause a muscle to contract, reducing repeated movement and allowing the overlying skin to appear smoother.
Common uses include frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, a gummy smile, teeth grinding and jaw tension, and excessive sweating.
When administered by an appropriately qualified prescriber following a proper consultation, Botox has a strong safety record built on decades of medical and cosmetic use.
Most patients describe only mild discomfort from the fine needles used.
There is typically minimal to no downtime, though some patients experience slight, temporary tenderness or minor bruising.
Results usually begin to appear within a few days and reach full effect within around two weeks.
Results typically last around three to four months, after which treatment can be repeated to maintain the effect.
Conservative, precisely placed dosing is used specifically to soften lines while preserving natural movement and expression.
Most adults noticing expression lines or related concerns are suitable candidates, confirmed following a consultation and assessment.
Botox is one of several botulinum toxin type A brands Dr Ellie Sateei uses to soften expression lines, and the choice between them is a clinical one rather than a difference in the result you can expect. Azzalure has its own page.
The other toxin brands used across the clinic for the same purpose are Dysport, Bocouture, Xeomin, Letybo, Nuceiva, Alluzience, Coretox, Nabota, Botulax, Meditoxin, Innotox, Rentox and Hugel. All work in the same way, by temporarily relaxing the targeted muscle.
Brands named above that have their own page, for linking: Azzalure (/brands/azzalure)
Botox works on lines caused by repeated muscle movement, so it suits concerns driven by expression rather than volume loss. These are the areas Dr Ellie Sateei treats with it most often.
If you would like to soften expression lines naturally, Dr Ellie Sateei welcomes a personal consultation at her London or Sevenoaks clinic.
Our London clinic is located at 91a New Cavendish Street, London, W1W 6XF
We serve patients from London, Kent and the home counties as well as from all over the world. Our London clinic sits in the heart of Marylebone, within easy reach of the West End by tube, while our Sevenoaks clinic in Ightham is moments from the M25 and M26 for patients across Kent.
