How does it work?

Anti-wrinkle injections work by the delivery of a substance known as botulinum toxin. This substance when injected directly into the muscle, causes the muscle to freeze thereby reducing muscle contractions and preventing the development of further wrinkles. It also helps smoothen out existing wrinkles. 

 

What happens at an anti-wrinkle appointment?

Following a full assessment and determining that you are suitable for treatment, a numbing cream is applied to the area to be injected which is then thoroughly cleaned. Small injections are administered into the muscle being treated using very fine needles. The pain is minimal and the whole procedure takes a few minutes. No down time is needed, and can resume your day as normal following your appointment. 

How is filler administered? 

Following a full assessment and determining that you are suitable for treatment, a numbing cream is applied to the area to be injected which is then thoroughly cleaned. Following this, filler is injected  into the area being treated using very fine needles or cannulas to ensure maximum comfort. Cannulas are blunt tubes which are used instead of needles which helps reduce bruising. 

Filler can be placed in most parts of the lower face such as the lips. The treatment is carried out under local anaesthetic to ensure that the procedure is almost pain free! After filler placement, the skin will appear more plump, hydrated and refreshed leading to a more youthful appearance.

Anti-wrinkle FAQs

You may experience very minimal swelling in the injection site, redness, and very rarely bruising. 

Results vary from one patient to another, but typically results last for 3-4 months. 

The best time to consider treatment is when you start to notice wrinkling when your muscles are moving. These are called dynamic wrinkles. This usually happens in your early 30s.  It varies from person to person and can be worsened by factors such as sun exposure, stress, smoking, and skin care routines. It is always best to treat the wrinkles before they become too deep and static, meaning the lines are there even when you aren’t moving the muscle. 

Crows feet (eye wrinkles), neck bands (Nefertiti lift), frown lines, bunny lines, forehead wrinkles, sad lines (marrionette lines) to lift downturned lips, hyperhydrosis, dimpled chin, gummy smiles, and can be used to grinding.

Make sure you use the muscles in the hour after treatment to help encourage the quicker uptake of the product.

Don’t:
• Lie down for 4 hours following treatment.
• Do any excessive exercise for 24 hours.
• Apply makeup for 24 hours.
• Rub the area of treatment for 4 hours.
• Drink any alcohol on the day of treatment.

Dermal Filler FAQs

Occasionally mild bruising and swelling can occur following treatment. Although no down time is needed, the swelling and bruising may take a few days to resolve however our Facial Aesthetics Practitioner will take the time to discuss potential risks with you before treatment.

Between 6- 18 months

Yes! Dermal fillers are temporary, and can be reversed by using a substance called hyaluronidase.

Lips, smokers line, chin augmentation, cheeks, nasolabial folds (nose to mouth lines), marionette lines, jaw line, and skin rejuvenation.