Anti Wrinkle Injections
As we age, we often find that the process of growing old is also accompanied by the appearance of wrinkles on the face which are caused by muscle activity over time and the loss of facial volume. Simple things such as frowning, smiling, raising your eyebrows and even squinting are responsible for causing these lines and creases on the face. Although they are completely natural, a lot of people find it hard to enjoy the sight of their own face with wrinkles visible on it.
Anti wrinkle injections are a form of muscle relaxant and it works by blocking the impulses sent via the nervous system towards the muscles (which effectively cause the wrinkles). Because of this process, the muscles are then relaxed which causes an improved appearance to (and in some cases even completely removes) the wrinkles in the treated area.
After an anti wrinkle injection treatment, the results usually last for around 3 to 4 months and are repeatable as many times as necessary for any age, although we often find that over time the treatments are required less frequently as the muscles eventually retrain themselves and become weaker due to the lack of use.
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Why choose anti wrinkle injections?
Anti wrinkle injections work as a muscle relaxant to fight the visible signs of ageing on the face, such as smile lines and crows feet around the mouth and eyes respectively. By relaxing the muscles and essentially freezing them, they stop them from making the visible signs worse and as the muscles are stuck in a relaxed state, they improve the existing wrinkles and lines to a point where they can even be completely removed.
The injections also remove the need to undergo any form of surgery to fight the signs of ageing to the face.
How do anti wrinkle injections work?
During the procedure, your face will be cleaned before injecting the anti wrinkle injection serum into the muscles within the chosen area using a very fine needle. This will then be repeated across a number of injection sites, which are decided by moving the muscles in your face during the treatment, before the procedure is completed and usually takes around 10-20 minutes to carry out.
You will be able to see a small change immediately but it can take around 3 days to see the proper results with the full results taking up to 2 weeks. We highly recommend avoiding the sun (where possible) and cleaning/rubbing your face for the first few days after your procedure.
The risks associated with anti wrinkle injections are relatively small, when performed by a suitably qualified practitioner, and it’s always important to speak to your aesthetic practitioner about the risks beforehand. Following your treatment, you may experience the following side effects;
- Headache and flu like symptoms for the first 24 hours
- Bruising, swelling and general redness in the injection sites on the skin
- A frozen look to the face – it’s possible that you may not be able to move your facial muscles very well if too much is injected
- Temporary weakness or droopiness in the face, for example, the eyelids or eyebrows dropping if the serum inadvertently moves into these areas
What are the benefits?
The major benefits to an anti wrinkle injection treatment is very clear, it can effectively fight the visible signs of ageing and stop any further damge from happening.
How do anti wrinkle injections work?
During the procedure, your face will be cleaned before injecting the anti wrinkle injection serum into the muscles within the chosen area using a very fine needle. This will then be repeated across a number of injection sites, which are decided by moving the muscles in your face during the treatment, before the procedure is completed and usually takes around 10-20 minutes to carry out.
You will be able to see a small change immediately but it can take around 3 days to see the proper results with the full results taking up to 2 weeks. We highly recommend avoiding the sun (where possible) and cleaning/rubbing your face for the first few days after your procedure.
The risks associated with anti wrinkle injections are relatively small, when performed by a suitably qualified practitioner, and it’s always important to speak to your aesthetic practitioner about the risks beforehand. Following your treatment, you may experience the following side effects;
- Headache and flu like symptoms for the first 24 hours
- Bruising, swelling and general redness in the injection sites on the skin
- A frozen look to the face – it’s possible that you may not be able to move your facial muscles very well if too much is injected
- Temporary weakness or droopiness in the face, for example, the eyelids or eyebrows dropping if the serum inadvertently moves into these areas
What are the benefits?
The major benefits to an anti wrinkle injection treatment is very clear, it can effectively fight the visible signs of ageing and stop any further damge from happening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long do anti wrinkle injections last?
Typically, anti wrinkle injections can last anywhere between 3 and 24 months, but this all depends on the area that has been treated and how you react to the injections as a treatment.
Whats the difference between anti wrinkle injections and dermal fillers?
Anti wrinkle injections are designed to relax the muscles beneath the skin to improve the appearance of existing wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming, whereas dermal fillers are designed to plump out and fill problem areas to reduce the signs of ageing.
How long do anti wrinkle injections take to work?
As they work by weakening and relaxing the muscles, it can take a little bit of time before any results are noticed. Generally, it can take anywhere up to one week for the injections to take effect on the muscles.
How often can you have anti wrinkle injections?
Treatments shoud be space around 10-12 weeks apart as a bare minimum, although this amount of time can be extended depending on the exact solution that is used and your bodys ability to react to and absorb the injected material.
Are there any risks?
As with all forms of injectable treatment, there are some risks associated with anti wrinkle injections including;
- Swelling and bruising at the injection site
- Headache or flu-like symptoms
- Facial drooping
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