Anti-wrinkle/Muscle-relaxing

Anti-wrinkle injections are a cosmetic treatment aimed to reduce the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles that appear on the face due to the natural process of ageing. Made from a commercially prepared form of botulinum toxin, these injections target and aim to reduce the appearance of frown lines, smile lines and facial wrinkles. Aside from treating wrinkles, cosmetic injectables can also reduce the appearance of globular frown lines (expression lines) and upper lip wrinkles which tend to develop by the age of 40. An anti-wrinkle treatment can be used for forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, neck bands and bunny lines. Anti-wrinkle injections work by blocking the chemical signals the brain sends from the nerves to the muscles telling them to contract. Once you have been injected with anti-wrinkle treatment, the afflicted muscle is no longer able to contract, thus softening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Anti-wrinkle injections help to soften the appearance of fine lines on the face for a tighter, fresher and more youthful appearance. Injectables can be used to treat a variety of non-surgical procedures, including teeth grinding and excessive sweating. Anti-wrinkle treatment has a proven safety record for over 25 years. Anti-wrinkle injections are a non-invasive procedure with little to no downtime, making it the perfect ‘lunchtime procedure’. Administered quickly and precisely by a registered healthcare professional, anti wrinkle injections are relatively pain and discomfort free. Upon request, a topical anaesthetic can also be applied before treatment to further reduce discomfort.

Treatment Procedure

The procedure typically takes 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the target areas. Before the procedure, your face will be thoroughly cleansed. You will also be asked to make different facial expressions to identify the best place for the anti-wrinkle treatments to be injected.

Treatment Results

Anti-wrinkle injections take around 2 to 3 days to start working, so you will see visible changes to your skin during that period of time. Results will become fully visible between 2 to 3 weeks.  

 

It can take more than one treatment before your muscles become conditioned to respond to the muscle-relaxing injections. We routinely offer a follow up appointment two weeks after your treatment, where all necessary top up injections will be performed at no extra cost to you. On average, results last between 3 to 4 months.

The expected duration of results is dependent on a number of factors including the dosage administered, your individual skin condition and the degree of muscular use in the treated area.

When the treatment wears off, the muscle simply regains its prior strength and normal movement. The lines and wrinkles also gradually return.

However, after repeated treatments, many patients notice that the muscle’s strength naturally diminishes from being kept in a state of relaxation. This is a desirable effect that can lead to longer breaks between treatment sessions and reduced costs. To ensure that you are getting long lasting results, I will work with you to come up with a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual needs and skin goals.

Treatment Cost

The cost of anti-wrinkle treatment depends on the area to be treated. 

(forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, marionette line, bunny/nose lines)

  • 1 Area £200
  • 2 Areas £280 
  • 3 Areas £350 
  • 4 Areas £400
  • 5 Areas £450
  • Eyebrow lift £200
  • Lips/Lip lines £150
  • Gummy Smile Correction £280
  • Chin £180 
  • Neck bands £480 
  • Jawline slimming/Teeth grinding £550