Botox®

Many people use 'Botox' as a catch-all term for any anti-wrinkle injection — much like 'Hoover' became a generic term for vacuum cleaners. In reality, Botox® is a registered trademark owned by Allergan (now part of AbbVie). The active ingredient in Botox® is Botulinum Toxin Type A — a purified protein that temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles to smooth expression lines.

Other brands containing the same active ingredient include Dysport® (Ipsen) and Xeomin® (Merz). All three work in the same way — they differ slightly in formulation, unit dosing, and onset profile. At Star Aesthetic Centre, Dr. Bangalee selects the most appropriate product for each patient's individual anatomy and treatment goals.

Star Aesthetic Centre refers to the procedure as an 'Anti-Wrinkle Treatment' because the treatment name should describe the service — not the brand of product used to perform it. This is standard in medicine: a surgeon performs a 'knee replacement', not a 'DePuy procedure' (the implant brand). The brand of botulinum toxin used is a clinical decision.

This framing matters for patients: you are purchasing a medical procedure performed by a qualified physician, not simply a branded product. Dr. Bangalee's expertise in anatomy, dosing, and technique — not the brand alone — determines the safety and quality of the result.

The Anti-Wrinkle Treatment using Botox® is most commonly used to address the forehead (horizontal lines), glabella (frown lines between the brows), and lateral canthal area (crow's feet). It is also used for bunny lines on the nose, lip lines, a dimpled chin, neck bands, brow lifting, jaw slimming (masseter reduction), and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) — where Botox® blocks nerve signals to sweat glands.

Results appear within 3–5 days and reach full effect at 10–14 days. Duration is typically 3–5 months depending on the treatment area, metabolism, and units administered. With consistent treatment every 3–4 months, many patients find results gradually last longer.