ANTI-WRINKLE
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Wrinkles and fine lines on the face are one of the most visible signs of ageing.
These fine lines and wrinkles are caused by the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. As we all age, our bodies don't produce enough collagen to replenish what has been lost. Over a period of time the skin begins to lose its strength and elasticity.
As the name suggests, anti-wrinkle injections reduce wrinkles formed by the muscles of facial expression. A substance called Botulinum Toxin is a purified protein that is injected safely into the small facial muscles that cause wrinkles, it blocks nerve signals that make your facial muscles contract. This causes the muscles to fully relax and softens wrinkles in the process. It’s a simple but effective treatment that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
These fine lines and wrinkles are caused by the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin. As we all age, our bodies don't produce enough collagen to replenish what has been lost. Over a period of time the skin begins to lose its strength and elasticity.
As the name suggests, anti-wrinkle injections reduce wrinkles formed by the muscles of facial expression. A substance called Botulinum Toxin is a purified protein that is injected safely into the small facial muscles that cause wrinkles, it blocks nerve signals that make your facial muscles contract. This causes the muscles to fully relax and softens wrinkles in the process. It’s a simple but effective treatment that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The effect of anti-wrinkle injections is temporary,
usually lasting from 3 to 5 months on average when used at doses specific to each muscle.
The treatment needs to be repeated to maintain the effect.
usually lasting from 3 to 5 months on average when used at doses specific to each muscle.
The treatment needs to be repeated to maintain the effect.
Anti-wrinkle injections are most commonly used for the treatment of frown lines, forehead lines, and crows feet. |
Possible side effects:
If you feel unwell or are concerned about any aspect of your treatment, contact your treating practitioner.
- There are few side effects to treatment and no downtime involved.
- Tenderness and occasional bruising may appear at the injection site.
- You may experience a mild headache and/or feelings of tightness within a few days after treatment and are only temporary - ask your practitioner what you can take to alleviate your headache.
- Possibility of muscle twitching in the treated area, which resolves in a few days. Remember, DO NOT massage the area to prevent the muscle from twitching.
- Over relaxation of the muscle causing heaviness, eyelid droop which is rare but is usually quick to resolve.
If you feel unwell or are concerned about any aspect of your treatment, contact your treating practitioner.
Taking care after treatment:
- You may start to notice the effects of treatment within 2-3 days and reach the full effects of treatment at 2 weeks, with its effects lasting up to 3-5 months although duration may vary from person to person.
- Avoid putting any pressure on the treated area for 24-48 hours after treatment.
- Do not massage the area of injection for at least 4 hours after treatment.
- Minimise excessive exercise in the first couple of days following treatment.
- Avoid facials, facial waxing, IPL laser treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after treatment.
