Facial Treatments
Anti-wrinkles injections
Wrinkle relaxers or anti-wrinkle injections are an effective treatment choice to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and expression lines caused by repetitive facial expressions and movements. Anti-wrinkle injections include the use of a purified protein which disrupts the communication of the nerve to the muscle thus halting or reducing the ability for that muscle to contract resulting in reduction of wrinkles from repeated muscle use. On visiting our clinic our attentive staff will create a bespoke treatment plan based on your aesthetic concerns. In relation to anti-wrinkle injections your prescribing Doctor and Nurse Injector will discuss the appropriate use of this treatment for your preferred aesthetic outcome.
Common areas and treatments for the aesthetic use of anti-wrinkle injections include;
• Frown lines (in between the brows)
• Crow’s feet
• Horizontal forehead lines
• Bunny lines
• Gummy smiles
• Masseter muscles (Jawline slimming)
• Platysma bands
• Lip flip
• Upper lip lines or “Smoker’s lines” (not just smokers get these)
• Dimpled chin
• Hyperhidrosis (medical use)
This treatment will generally take 15 minutes to complete with results commencing in the following 2 to 5 days. Optimal results are seen at the
2-week mark. Results vary between individuals however most will achieve results lasting 3-5months.
There is no downtime for this treatment although your aftercare includes;
• Staying upright for 4 hours.
• No excessive exercise for 24-48hours
• No makeup application for minimum 4 hours
• No active ingredients (eg. Vitamin C) for 24-48hours.
• No direct pressure on injection points for 24 hours.
What are the risks?
Whilst uncommon, there are risks associated with medical treatments including anti wrinkle injections. Common side effects may include;
• Bruising
• Redness
• Pain
• Headache
Your injector will discuss these risks with you previous to your anti-wrinkle treatment.
Uncommon side effects include;
• Eyebrow drop
• Eyelid droop (or ptosis), a temporary drop of the eyelid that usually takes 2-4 weeks to resolve.
• Double vision
• Asymmetry
• Difficulty pursing the lips (for perioral treatments)
• In very rare cases difficulty swallowing and breathing.
