VISTABEL® contains a specially prepared naturally occurring protein that originates from bacteria. Although VISTABEL® is a new name, the purified protein it contains has been used in clinical practice under the name BOTOX®
for more than 10 years. This extensive experience confirms the established safety profile of treatment with VISTABEL®. Other preparations are available to manage facial lines and you should discuss the various treatments and their differences with your doctor so that the effect you get is the one you want.
A minute quantity of VISTABEL® is injected into the muscles that cause dynamic lines, for example frown lines.

The injection temporarily prevents nerve signals from reaching the muscle and, as a result, the muscle relaxes. As the muscle relaxes, the skin smoothes out. Treatment can take as little as 10 minutes and most people return to normal activities immediately afterwards.

The smoothing effect of the first treatment takes around 7 days to take effect and the effect usually lasts for up to 4 months.

VISTABEL® should only be injected by an experienced injector who can make sure that the correct amount is injected in precisely the right places. In this way the desired result with a natural look can be achieved.

Side Effects

Side effects, if they occur, are usually temporary and mild to moderate.
As with all prescription medicines, VISTABEL® can cause side effects and your doctor will advise you about these in more detail. Most side effects experienced by patients are short-lived and are linked to the injections e.g. pain on injection, redness, swelling etc. Other side effects such as ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid), whilst still temporary in nature can be caused by a spread of the
injection into nearby muscles. Choosing an experienced injector will minimise
(but not eliminate) the risk of such side effects.