Wrinkles are a natural part of the ageing process. With age, our skin gets thinner and drier and we lose elastin. Eventually, wrinkles, creases, and lines form on our skin. Continuous muscle contraction is also another major contributor to facial wrinkles. Over time, if untreated, these wrinkles can become permanently etched in our skin.

 

Whilst the main purpose of anti-wrinkle treatments is to improve or temporarily remove existing lines, they can also be used as a preventative measure to help soften the expression lines that form when your face moves and put the formation of future lines on pause.

 

When it comes to injecting, most clients compare the sensation of the face injections to a quick prick. There is a slight pinching feeling, but it only lasts for a few seconds. Once injected, the toxin blocks the transition of chemical messages sent from the nerve to cause the muscle to contract. Without these messages, the muscle stays in a resting state until the ‘messengers’ recover. This recovery takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks on average.

 

There may be only a partial reduction in movement, this depends on the amount administered and location of product placement. It’s important to remember this is not a one size fits all treatment and may be tailored to suit your individual requirements. It is recommended you book a free 2-week consultation/follow up which includes a free top up if required.

 

Benefits

• Reduction in appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• Prevention of fine lines and wrinkles

• Softening of expression lines

• Customisable treatment options

• Fast results, minimum downtime

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Before treatment

• Avoid fish oils and blood thinners if possible as these can increase the risk of bruising and swelling

• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before as this can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising

• Sunburnt skin is difficult to work with so avoid exposure to the sun

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After treatment

• Keep the injected muscles active for the first 1-2 hours. For example, try frowning or raising your eyebrows

• Do not rub the injected site for 2-4 hours following treatment

• Avoid lying down or leaning over for 4-6 hours

• Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours

• Avoid any type of facial or microderm abrasion for 14 days

• Avoid UV exposure and excessive heat (or cold) including saunas, steam rooms

• Avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours

• Continue to avoid blood thinners for 24 hours if possible

• Wait 48 hours to re-introduce retinol into your skincare routine

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What areas can be treated?

• Frontalis (forehead lines)

• Glabella (frown lines)

• Orbicularis Oculi (crows' feet)

• Orbicularis Oris (lip flip)

• Levator Anguli Oris (gummy smile)

• Nasalis (bunny lines)

• Fovea Mentalis (pebble chin)

• Depressor Anguli Oris (downward smile)