Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
While results may vary from person to person, anti-wrinkle injection treatments are one of the UK’s most popular aesthetic treatments for the reduction of visible wrinkles. They are commonly referred to as BotoxTM’, short for Botulinum toxin, which is a naturally occurring protein that causes the muscles of the face to relax, consequently smoothing out wrinkles.
Anti-wrinkle injections are relatively quick treatments offering demonstrable results, used by thousands of men and women around the UK every year. Wrinkles are made less visible by relaxation of facial muscles, and the result is younger looking skin.
Anti-wrinkle injections are likely to be recommended if you want to reduce forehead lines, frown lines or wrinkles around your eyes.
What To Expect
Your aesthetician will make a series of small injections into the muscles of your face in the areas to be treated, this takes just a few minutes.
You will experience mild discomfort from the needle, and maybe a little soreness in the injection site straight after treatment, but this shouldn’t last very long.
We recommend you avoid taking any strenuous exercise for a day after treatment, and avoid saunas as well as having any other facial treatments.
It can take between 4 and 10 days for the improvements in the appearance of your wrinkles to show.
Anti-wrinkle injections treatments are most effective when used to reduce the signs of ageing in the following places:
Forehead/brow
Between the eyes
Sides of the eyes
Bunny Lines
Mouth
Marionettes
Chin
The results usually last for around four months, although this may vary by individual, after which you may wish to return for another treatment. We highly recommend this treatment is used as a combined therapy to achieve great results.
FAQ
When will I see results?
It can take between 4 and 10 days for the improvements in the appearance of your wrinkles to show.
Should I change my plans?
We recommend you avoid taking any strenuous exercise for a day after treatment, and avoid saunas as well as having any other facial treatments.
How long does it last?
The results usually last for around four months, although this may vary by individual, after which you may wish to return for another treatment.
Can anyone have the treatment?
You should not have this treatment if:
- The injection site is infected
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have a neuromuscular disorder
*A full list of side effects, cautions and contraindications will be discussed at face to face consultation.
Will it hurt?
You will experience mild discomfort from the needle, and maybe a little soreness in the injection site straight after treatment, but this shouldn’t last very long.
Is it safe?
Botulinum toxin has been in medical use for more than four decades, and it is administered in such a way that it only affects your muscles and sweat glands – it does not reach any other part of the body. As long as it is administered by a qualified medical professional, the risks are extremely minimal.
What are the side effects?
You may experience some mild, short-lived side effects of treatment, the most common of which are:
- Mild bruising to the injection site
- Mild headaches for up to 24 hours shortly after treatment
For more information on Anti-Wrinkle Treatments, call 01858 288242 to book a skin consultation or click here to contact NG Skin Clinic.