Botulinum has become the first biological toxin to become licensed for treatment of human disease. In the United States, botulinum toxin is currently licensed for treatment of cervical torticollis, strabismus, and blepharospasm associated with dystonia. It is also used "off label" for a variety of more prevalent conditions that include migraine headache, chronic low back pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and achalasia.

Botulinum Toxin is also used for cosmetic facial rejuvenation.

Vistabel(® Treatments
Vistabel(® is the trade name of Botulinum Toxin Type A, a purified toxin produced by the bacterium Clostrdium botulinum. Vistabel® is injected directly into the skin in extremely small doses.
Specific muscles that cause frown lines are targeted by the injections. These isolated muscles are paralysed by the Vistabel®, and can no longer contract.

The bunching of skin from facial muscle contractions causes frown lines. When we frown, the skin between our eyebrows is gathered into a fold, which eventually causes a chronic furrow. This gives our face a frustrated, discouraged, angry look, which is distracting to others and a bother to us.

Now you can soften and reduce these frown lines without surgery and without scars, by a simple Vistabel® Cosmetic treatment. The results of Vistabel®) treatment start to appear in three to ten days. The treated muscles will gradually regain their action over three to five months. When the frown line starts to reappear, a simple repeat treatment is all that is necessary to maintain the desired results.

Commonly Asked Questions about Vistabel®.

What is the difference between Vistabel® and dermal fillers?
Dermal Fillers are used to put back volume in the skin and to sculpt certain areas of the face such as the lips and deep lines on the face.
Vistabel® relaxes or temporarily paralyzes certain muscle of the face, which tends to give us an angry look. Vistabel® is mainly used in the upper parts of the face since it’s usage in other parts of the face give us an unnatural look.

Which treatment should I have?
It is best to consult with the clinician before a recommendation is made as to what treatment is appropriate for you.

How much does the treatment cost?
The cost of the treatment is dependant on the areas treated. On average, the procedure will cost approximately £250 to £300 for an area.

Is the treatment dangerous?
While botulinum is a toxic agent, it is used in such minute dosage that there is no evidence of any adverse reaction. Vistabel® has been used for the last 20 years to treat patients with numerous muscular diseases such as blepharospasm associated with dystonia. It is also used "off label" for a variety of more prevalent conditions that include migraine headache, chronic low back pain, stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and achalasia. The drug is well accepted in the medical arena.