Anti-Wrinkle Injections are one of the most worldly recognised aesthetics treatments which is for both aesthetic and medical purposes. Anti-Wrinkle treatments are a neurotoxin produced by Bacterium Clostridium Botulinum, which is then purified for clinical and cosmetic use. When injected into the muscle it blocks the chemical signal (acetylcholine) sent from the nerves to the muscle which puts that area into a state of temporary relaxation and the wrinkles on the skin soften.

Anti-Wrinkle injections are specifically placed injections that aim to relax the muscle they’re injected into. This can help visibly reduce the movement of the muscle, which creates a smoother more youthful look. 

Anti-wrinkle treatments have recently gained popularity for younger clients as well as older clientele. Anti-wrinkle injections are great to start younger as they help prevent further signs of ageing which causes static lines and movement. ‘Baby anti-wrinkle’ is sometimes all a client needs which is half the dosage of a normal anti-wrinkle treatment. This will all be assessed at your pre consultation and every treatment is altered per clients needs and expectations.

How long does it last?

Unlike Dermal Fillers, Anti-Wrinkle treatment results aren’t immediate. The timescale of anti-wrinkle injections usually is Day 1 (Some change in feeling), Day 5 (Most patients notice weakness), Day 7 (Effects will start to be seen), Day 10-14 (Maximum effect will be seen). Sometimes it’s needed for a review to take place after 14 days to see if a small top up is needed in certain areas, this is free of charge. Most clients keep up with the treatment every 3-4 months as this treatment isn’t permanent however can last up to 12 months depending on lifestyle. After several anti-wrinkle treatments, because the muscle wouldn’t of been in use as much it shrinks (this is called muscle atrophy), which means that clients will find their anti-wrinkle treatments will last longer the more they keep up on their treatments. 

Treatments

Treatments using anti-wrinkle injections include:

Forehead Lines

Frown Lines

Crows Feet (Eyes)

Brow Lift

Bunny Lines (Lines on the upper nose)

Masseter (Jawline Slimming and Teeth Grinding Prevention)

Downward Smile (DAO)

Lip Flip (Good alternative to lip filler)

Perioral Lines (Smokers Lines surrounding lip puckering)

Nose Tip Lift

Gummy Smile (exposed gums when smiling)

Nefferiti Neck Lift (Platysma Bands on neck)