ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS
When looking to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles, anti-wrinkle injections (also known as BOTOX) can produce effective results. A great solution for temporarily reducing the appearance of a variety of lines and wrinkles, including frown lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines, necklines, marionette lines, nasal lines and eye wrinkles, anti-wrinkle injections can effectively smooth the skin for a youthful and rejuvenated look.
What are Anti Wrinkle Injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections, commonly known as BOTOX, effectively reduce facial wrinkles like f frown lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines, necklines, marionette lines, nasal lines, and eye wrinkles. These injections smooth the skin for a youthful, rejuvenated look.
Over time, facial expressions cause muscle creases, especially between the eyebrows, around the eyes, and on the forehead. These creases can make you look tired, angry, or sad.
Anti-wrinkle injections provide a safe, quick solution with minimal downtime, resulting in a more youthful and relaxed appearance. They smooth out lines, reducing the urge to frown and restoring a less stressed expression.
Areas of Treatment:
- Forehead lines
- Frown lines (between eyebrows)
- Crow’s feet (around eyes)
- Bunny lines (nose)
- Necklines
- Marionette lines (mouth)
- Nasal lines
- Eye wrinkles
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism) and Jawline Slimming: Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to treat teeth grinding (bruxism) by relaxing the masseter muscle and for jawline slimming.
Hyperhidrosis Treatment: They can effectively treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the underarms, hands, or feet.
Consultation:
Consultation takes place at the time of your appointment. You may need to fill out a medical questionnaire and send face photos before your appointment.
For the Best Outcome:
Results appear within 4 to 14 days and typically last 3-4 months. Repeated treatments can lead to longer-lasting effects. Schedule your appointment at least 2 weeks before any special events.
Downtime:
There is no downtime. Post-treatment, you will receive aftercare advice. You can resume normal activities, drive, or return to work immediately.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Depending on the number of areas being treated in each session, an anti-wrinkle injection appointment can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, making it the perfect lunchtime treatment.
Anti-wrinkle injections last for three to six months depending on the client, with top up treatments available should you wish.
During the anti-wrinkle injection treatment, Dr. Juliet will utilise her specially developed technique to administer a controlled amount of Botox to the patient using a fine needle. An optional numbing cream is available if needed, but the procedure is relatively pain-free, and many of our clients choose to undergo treatment without anaesthesia.
Results are noticeable within a few days, with optimum results becoming apparent at around 2 weeks post-treatment. The treatment can last from 3 to 6 months, after which time a top-up treatment may be required.
There is no downtime with anti-wrinkle injections, although patients may be advised to avoid exercise and hot saunas 24 hours after treatment.
The best time to consider having anti-wrinkle injections is when you begin to notice that your dynamic lines (wrinkles that only appear through expression) become visible even when your face is at rest, forming static lines. However, the timing varies from person to person, depending on genetic and lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, stress, cigarette smoking, and other environmental influences. Botox works best at this stage, rather than with deeply etched lines, which are more challenging to smooth out.
The longer you wait, the more invasive the treatments for wrinkles become; for example, dermal fillers are used when anti-wrinkle injections are not sufficient.
Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to treat areas such as:
Frown lines – Forehead lines resulting from gathering of tissue between the eyebrows or fold, and caused by squinting and frowning.
Crow’s Feet – Fine lines that form around the eyes, typically caused by sun exposure and smoking.
Bunny Lines – Fine wrinkles that appear when you scrunch up your nose, such as when you smile or laugh.
Necklines – Necklines including horizontal ‘necklace lines’ and vertical ‘platysmal bands’ (Nefertiti Neck Lift) can be caused by everything from genetics and ageing to spending too much time looking down (i.e. at your phone).
Marionette Lines: Creases or folds that start at the outer corners of the mouth and run down to the outside edges of the chin. Marionette lines can be caused by various factors, including bone structure, skin type and the amount of fat and collagen in your face.
Anti-wrinkle injections can also be used to treat medical conditions such as migraines, excessive sweating and facial flushing.
Anti-wrinkle injections can help with excessive sweating by blocking the signals that the body sends to stimulate sweat glands. It is injected into the skin, and the effects last for 3-6 months.
Some people are self-conscious about the amount of tooth and gum that is revealed when they smile. Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to minimise this by relaxing the muscle above the upper lip, thereby preventing it from lifting as high.
Anti-wrinkle injections can treat horizontal ‘necklace lines’ and vertical ‘platysmal bands’ in the neck with a treatment known as the Nefertiti Neck Lift, restoring a tighter and youthful appearance of the skin on the neck.
To ensure the proper healing environment, be certain to observe the following:
- For at least three days post-treatment = do NOT use any products containing Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acids, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C (in a low pH formula) or anything other ‘active’ skincare.
- Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 24 hours. Do not use tanning beds.
- Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
- No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment.
- No excessive alcohol consumption on the day of the treatment.
- Do not lie face down following the treatment.
- Do not use ibuprofen following the treatment for 2 weeks.
This treatment can effectively create a more youthful look by softening the lines and wrinkles that result from repeated facial movements, such as: frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, nasolabial folds and smokers’ lines. A thorough consultation with one of our team will take a look at your concerns and, by taking into account your desired outcome, will advise on the best treatment option for you.
Many patients will describe anti-wrinkle injections as a fairly comfortable treatment. The product is administered using a very fine needle and the treatment area can be numbed using a topical anaesthetic cream, prior to the procedure. Any discomfort is short lived and only usually lasts for the duration of the actual treatment.
Minor side effects are commonly experienced with anti-wrinkle injections. Some redness, swelling, itching and bruising can appear at the treatment site, which has usually subsided within 12 – 24 hours. This will be explained to you during the pre-treatment consultation, along with any other potential side effects that can occur. Dr. Juliet and her team are always available to answer any questions about any of the treatments we have available.
Anti-wrinkle injections boast having very little downtime attached and before you leave the clinic your practitioner will ensure you have been given any relevant aftercare instructions. You will need to avoid rubbing / touching the treated area (including applying make-up) for up to 4 hours, post procedure. For up to 24 hours you should avoid strenuous activity and exposing the skin to extremes of heat or cold should also be avoided for up to 1 week.
Exercise should be avoided for 4 hours after the treatment, and the area should not be massaged for 24 hrs.
It is safe to fly after the treatment, although we generally recommend that you wait 48hrs before flying long haul.
You are advised to attend for a review 2-3 weeks after your first treatment, follow ups are generally not required for subsequent treatments.
Fast facts
Who’s it for?
Anyone with wrinkling or dynamic lines
Other Suitable Treatments:
Laser, ZO Protocol, Advanced facials
