Anti-wrinkle Injections
Anti-Wrinkle Injections use Botulinum Toxin to smooth out ‘in motion’ wrinkles. The treatment temporarily relaxes the muscle, giving a smoother, fresher, brighter and more relaxed appearance
This is a perfect treatment for frown lines or dynamic wrinkles which treats lines which appear when you frown, smile or laugh. Once the lines have set and show when your face is motionless, we would recommend a combination of both Anti-wrinkle and Dermal Fillers.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections are fantastic for bruxism (teeth grinding), migraines, and excessive sweating.
If administered properly, anti-wrinkle injections do not create a frozen appearance and we strive to only deliver natural looking results.
Duration
20 – 30 minutes
Anaesthesia
None
Downtime
None, although no exercise for 24 hours.
No. of treatments
One. Results last for three months.
Final result
Smoothes lines and also some lifting. More youthful appearance.
Suitable for
Frown lines. Forehead lines. Crow's feet. Brow lift. Define jawline. Lift the lower face. Smooth out visible cords in the neck. Bunny lines (beside the nose). Downturned mouth. Pebbly chin. Tension headaches. Bruxism (teeth grinding). Gummy smile. Nasal flaring. Excessive sweating.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are anti-wrinkle injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections involve using small quantities of Botulinum Toxin. These are injected into specific muscles using an ultra-fine needle to immobilise the muscle. This stops the muscles from contracting, while the rest of the face continues to move. This creates a natural softening to your dynamic lines and wrinkles giving you a natural, fresh, and rejuvenated appearance.
We do not believe in giving our patients a ‘frozen’ expression, and strive for natural results. Botulinum Toxin is perfectly safe and has been used on millions of patients worldwide, for over 20 years. When administered correctly, Anti-wrinkle will last for 3 – 4 months,
Anti-wrinkle is not painful as an ultra-fine needles are used. However, it can be mildly uncomfortable. Cold packs are used to minimise pain and improve comfort.
Is Anti-wrinkle injections safe?
Yes. Doctors have been administering Anti-wrinkle injections for over twenty years, on thousands of patients, to treat many neurological and eye disorders, as well as to reduce wrinkles.
Will I get a ‘’frozen look’’?
At the Hill Street Clinic our aim is not to freeze or immobilise all your facial muscles, because doing so would make you look extremely strange. What we want to do is selectively address the problem areas, whilst allowing other facial muscles to still operate. Basically our philosophy is to soften the lines while maintaining normal movements to a degree.
How long is the treatment?
Treatment does not take very long – usually about twenty minutes. The first effects will start to appear around three days later, with optimum results achieved after two weeks.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends how many areas you wish to treat and this can be discussed in your consultation your Doctor in your consultation. Re-treatment is recommended every 3-4 months to continue optimal results.
How long does Anti-wrinkle injections last?
The effects of the treatment last about three to four months. Clinical studies have indicated that treatments last longer over time, meaning you should require fewer injections in the future. However, this varies from patient to patient.
What is the aftercare?
No exercise is recommended for 24 hours.
What is Nefertiti lift?
The Nefertiti Lift was named and inspired by the elegant swan-like neck of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. In some patients early jowl formation is due to over activity of the neck muscle (called the platysma), which pulls down the skin of the jawline causing jowls to form. The Nefertiti lift uses carefully positioned injections to lift the corners of the mouth, redefine the jawline and combat sagging/jowls.
How can Anti-wrinkle injections treat teeth grinding (Bruxism)?
Bruxism (teeth grinding) can cause headaches, jaw aches, sleeplessness, broadening of the jawline and dental problems requiring expensive corrective work.
Many people are not even aware that this is a recognised medical condition. However, if you grind your teeth a lot you’ll be exercising the masseter muscle, which can become over developed resulting in a more square-jawed or masculine appearance. You may not notice this happening slowly over time, but you may be surprised at how much of an effect grinding your teeth can have on your appearance.
Treatment involves injecting the masseter muscle to reduce its size and strength, which relaxes the jaw and relieves the symptoms.
How does Anti-wrinkle injections treat Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)?
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) occurs in up to 1% of the population. It can be embarrassing for the sufferer and seriously affect their social, professional, and intimate relationships.
Botulinum toxin (Anti-wrinkle injections) is a very effective method for treating this condition. Small doses, injected into the skin, prevent the glands in the armpits from producing sweat. The effects last for three to six months. A reduction in sweating is usually first noticeable within three days and maximum benefits after approximately two weeks. The procedure takes around 30 – 40 minutes.
How can Anti-wrinkle injections work for migraine?
Anti-wrinkle injections is a type of Botulinum toxin, which is a muscle relaxant. As such, it is also used on the treatment of a number of conditions related to overactive muscles and muscle spasms.
When used for migraines, Anti-wrinkle injections relaxes the muscles that would otherwise be prone or sensitive to pain. It’s also thought that this toxin interferes with the pain signals, dulling the effect of the headache. The application of Anti-wrinkle injections specifically for migraines will follow a medical protocol, making sure the injections are administrated in all the right places to ensure effectiveness.
Is the Anti-wrinkle injections treatment painful?
Anti-wrinkle injections involve a muscle relaxant being injected into a muscle in a certain area of the face. While any treatment involving injections will provide a certain level of discomfort, the needles used for Anti-wrinkle injections treatments are ultra-fine and so the pain is usually minimal. Topical anaesthetic creams or cold packs can also be used to minimise any pain, but in general, the treatment should not be too uncomfortable. And of course, you can always discuss any concerns or discomfort with the administrating doctor, so whether you are feeling any pain, or you are just afraid of needles, we will do our ultimate best to make sure you are comfortable with the treatment.
What else can I do with this treatment?
To get ultimate results, Dr Huss believes in a combination of fillers and anti-wrinkle injections to help lift the face while relaxing muscles.
Anti-wrinkle injections works well with our Ultherapy treatments to give a further lifting effect, improve skin quality and promote collagen formation in the dermis.
We recommend use a cosmeceutical skincare range, such as ZO Skin Health, which will stimulate your skin to perform how it should, repair the skin and treat a slew of issues such as Acne, Rosacea, Lines and Wrinkles, Pigmentation and Sun Damage.