Wrinkle Relaxing Injections

WHAT ARE WRINKLE RELAXING INJECTIONS?

Wrinkle relaxing injections are used to prevent muscle movement and can be used in different areas of the face depending on the outcome you want to achieve.  The treatment is designed to temporarily reduce and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles giving you a relaxed and refreshed appearance.  A completely natural look can be achieved and is an ideal treatment for the improvement of expression lines, also known as dynamic wrinkles - lines caused by muscle movement.

 

HOW DO WRINKLE RELAXING INJECTIONS WORK AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

Botulinum toxin type a is the drugs proper name which is better known as its brand name botox. It's a neurotoxin derived from the bacteria clostridium botulinum which temporarily blocks the nerve signal that tells the muscle to contract - it does this by binding to nerve terminals controlling muscle contraction. The effect of the drug lasts approximately 3 months by which time the muscles have recovered their normal function.

 

WHAT CAN WRINKLE RELAXING INJECTIONS HELP WITH?

Forehead lines

Brow lift

Bunny Lines

Peri-oral lines/lip flip

Dimpled chin

Teeth grinding

Underarm sweating

Frown lines

Crows feet

Gummy Smile

Downturn corners of the mouth

Neck lift

Facial slimming

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Wrinkle relaxing injections require a prescription as they are classed as a prescription only medication. This forms part of your initial face-to-face consultation with your medical practitioner who will take a detailed medical history and listen to your specific skin goals to determine a treatment plan suitable for you.  Photographs will be taken prior to any treatment to create your own skin journey portfolio.

 

YOUR TREATMENT AND RESULTS

Following facial assessment our practitioner will administer the botox by injection into the appropriate facial muscles.  The treatment time is short and you will experience little to no discomfort during your treatment as we use a very thin needle to administer the botox.

 

It takes a few days before you start to see the effects of botox and up to 2 weeks before you can see the full effects of the treatment with a noticeable reduction in movement and relaxation of dynamic lines - lines caused by muscle movement.

 

We will offer you a review appointment 2 weeks after your treatment and if necessary, an adjustment to treatment can be done at that time.

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For more information or enquire about our free skin consultation, click here to contact us and one of our staff will be in touch.

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