Botox That's You
Botox That's Natural

Botox is a prescription treatment containing botulinum toxin type A. It works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that cause specific facial muscles to contract. When those muscles relax, the lines they create soften and become less visible. The effect is gradual, natural-looking and temporary.

Results from Botox typically last 3 to 4 months. Some patients find that with regular treatment their results last slightly longer, as the muscles gradually become less active over time. Your Sisu doctor will advise on the right timing for your follow-up treatment.

Most patients describe Botox as a mild pinch rather than significant pain. The needles used are very fine, the treatment takes around 15 minutes, and no anaesthetic is needed. Any minor redness or swelling at the injection site usually settles within a few hours.

You may notice a subtle change within 3 to 5 days of treatment. Full results develop after 7 to 14 days, once the treated muscles have fully relaxed. Your complimentary two-week review gives your doctor the opportunity to assess results and make any minor adjustments if needed.

At Sisu Clinic Hampstead, Botox is priced by area rather than by unit. One area costs £150, two areas cost £200, and the three-area package includes a fourth area free at £225. Four areas cost £280. Specialist treatments including masseter, hyperhidrosis and neck lift are priced separately. Consultations are always free.

When administered by a qualified medical professional following a thorough consultation, Botox is a well-established and widely studied aesthetic treatment. At Sisu, every treatment is carried out by a medical doctor, and suitability is always confirmed before any injection takes place. Meet our medical team.

Botox relaxes the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, such as frown lines and crow's feet. Dermal fillers add volume to areas that have lost fullness over time, such as the cheeks, lips and under-eye hollows. The two treatments address different concerns and are often used together as part of a combined facial rejuvenation plan.

Yes. When injected conservatively by an experienced doctor, Botox produces results that look refreshed rather than frozen. At Sisu, the clinical approach is always to enhance your natural features rather than alter them. The aim is that people notice you look well, not that you have had a treatment.

Botox at Sisu Hampstead is administered by our medically qualified doctors, including Imana Khalique MD and Salina Zahrah MD, both with specialist training in aesthetic injectables. All Sisu practitioners work within a medical governance framework and undertake ongoing training in facial anatomy and injection technique.

No. Botox is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Your Sisu doctor will ask about this at your consultation. If you are planning a pregnancy, your doctor can advise on the best time to schedule treatment.

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment. If you take blood-thinning medications, discuss with your GP whether it is safe to pause them before treatment. Avoid strenuous exercise on the day. No other special preparation is required.

For the first 24 hours after treatment, avoid lying flat, touching or rubbing the treated areas, intense heat such as saunas or steam rooms, and strenuous exercise. These precautions help ensure the Botox settles correctly and reduces the risk of migration or bruising.

Most patients return every 3 to 4 months to maintain their results. Your Sisu doctor will recommend a schedule based on how your body responds to treatment and the areas you have had injected. Treating too frequently is not recommended, and your doctor will advise if it is too soon to retreat.