What is Botox?
Botox® is the brand name for a specific drug called Botulinium Toxin Type-A, manufactured by Allergan Inc. Another well-known brand is Azzalure®. Both Botox and Azzalure contain the same active ingredient, Botulinum Toxin Type-A. They are targeted and licensed versions of the same drug for various medical and cosmetic purposes.
How does Botox work?
Wrinkles and frown lines are due to hyperactive facial muscles around the eyes and lower forehead. These may give a person an angry, tired, or displeased appearance – even when they are not experiencing that emotion. Botox injections are effective because they paralyse the tiny muscles on the upper face. This is achieved by temporarily disrupting the nerves that supply them. By relaxing these muscles, we can subtly reduce undesirable effects and decrease the propensity to form wrinkles.

Where can Botox Be Used on the Face and How Long Does it Last?
Botulinum Toxin treatments are best used to treat Crow’s feet around eyes, frown lines between the eyebrows and forehead lines. It can’t be used extensively on the lower face and is far more effective for upper facial rejuvenation. For Botox in Brighton and Hove, or Worthing, trust Laser and Skin Clinics. As one of the best Botox specialists in Sussex we ensure exceptional, transformative results. Effects take just 2–10 days to become fully visible and typically last 4–6 months. However, longer effects can sometimes be observed around the eyes.

Other Uses – Treating Excessive Sweating
Botulinum Toxin injections can also be used to manage Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), especially in areas like the underarms. This advanced treatment offers relief for patients where topical or oral treatments have failed.
What side-effects can occur?
The actual injections can cause some temporary pain and stinging, but the treatment is quick to administer. Bruising and tenderness may also be experienced. This may last a few days. It’s normal to experience a dull, minor headache or heavy feeling across the forehead, especially after the first injection. Very rarely, drooping of an eyelid can occur. This is rare when Botox treatment is given compared to another form of Botulinum toxin called Dysport.
Some patients experience uneven action of the Botulinum toxin across the forehead due to differences in muscle strength. This can be corrected by an additional treatment at 10-14 days to paralyse any muscles that are exerting a stronger pull compared to weaker ones. Our skin and laser clinics offer all patients a complimentary review session after 1-2 weeks to ensure the desired result. It’s important to factor this in when booking your treatment. If you’re considering Botox in Brighton and Hove, or Worthing, this follow-up provides peace of mind and ensures the best results.
Why Choose Us for Botox in Brighton and Hove?
As one of the leading Botox clinics in Sussex, Laser and Skin Clinics is trusted by hundreds of clients across Brighton, Hove, and Worthing. Our team of trained aesthetic professionals and medical practitioners specialise in delivering subtle, natural-looking results — without compromising safety.
We use only licensed, clinically proven brands such as Botox® (Allergan) and Azzalure®, both of which contain Botulinum Toxin Type-A and are authorised for cosmetic and medical use in the UK.
Book your Botox consultation in Brighton & Hove today
If you’re searching for safe, effective anti-wrinkle injections in Brighton, Hove or Worthing, schedule your Botox consultation at Laser and Skin Clinics, trusted Botox Clinic in Sussex, today.