The value of non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as Botox and fillers in the UK are estimated to be worth in the region of £2.75bn.
Botox can be used by medical aesthetic practitioners in a variety of treatment areas.
In this blog we’ll share the different ways in which botulinum toxin can be used in practice and in turn increase the number of patients, patient satisfaction and your profit!!!
Common Use Botulinum Toxin – The Face
The most common use of Botulinum Toxin is in the face as an anti-wrinkle treatment to reverse or prevent the signs of ageing. It’s also popular amongst younger people in their 20s for skin contouring. However, Botulinum Toxin is not just about the face!
As medical professionals, it is vital that you utilise any opportunity to emphasise your medical background and how it makes you stand out amongst other less qualified practitioners. Using botulinum toxin to help treat medical conditions is the perfect way to do this as even the uneducated patient can see value in trusting you over your non-medical competitor when it comes to their health!
Do Your Patients Complain About Sweating?
Excessive sweating is called Hyperhidrosis and is a common condition amongst patients. Patients jump at the chance to receive this treatment from medical aesthetic practitioners as it can be tricky to get through the NHS. We’re seeing more patients looking for this treatment for special days such as weddings etc. Common areas for treatment include:
- The armpits (Axillary Hyperhidrosis)
- Palms of the hands (Palmer Hyperhidrosis)
- Soles of the feet (Planter Hyperhidrosis)
- As well as the face, head, groin and back.
It takes about 30 min for a treatment, its simple to do once you have been trained by a key expert and is very rewarding for the practitioner as well as the patient.
Do Your Patients Complain About Teeth Grinding?
Do Your Patients Want a Slimmer Jaw?
Masseter muscles can grow due to unwanted teeth grinding. Patients often do this subconsciously during sleep which can cause headaches and jaw pain. The medical term for this is Bruxism and can be treated using botulinum toxins. Implementing masseter botulinum toxin protocols in practice ensures patients get the best possible outcomes from this treatment.
This treatment has become very popular with aesthetic practitioners as well as dentists as part of their protocol to help reduce parafunction and symptoms of TMD Using botulinum toxin in the jawline can help treat temporomandibular joint disorders. Treating the masseter muscles “relaxes” them weakening them and creating a slimmer face which is very desirable amongst patients. Let’s face it, it’s not as invasive and complicated as dentistry and a great treatment to add to your treatment list especially when you have patients already visiting you for dentistry!
Gummy Smile
Patients with a high lip line can use Botulinum Toxin to help relax lip muscles and achieve a lower, aesthetically pleasing smile line. It’s a popular treatment and less invasive and provides immediate results.
And finally ….
Hopefully you will see that Botox is not just about the face and adding the treatments above to your practice will be an excellent choice. These treatments also have a higher price tag for patients which is great for you, and patients will love seeing the benefits both medically and aesthetically! All you need now is some key expert training in advanced botulinum toxin.
Where Can I Train?
Our advanced botulinum training course covers: Hyperhidrosis, Masseter, Nefertiti lift, Neck rejuvenation (Platysma bands), Gummy smile, Downturned mouth, Smokers lines, Bunny lines & Dimpled chin (Orange peel chin)
