ANTI WRINKLE INJECTIONS
Anti wrinkle injections or wrinkle relaxers are one of the most effective treatment options for lines and wrinkles. They can be used to treat the frown, forehead crow’s feet, brow lift, dimpled chin and gummy smile.
SUITABLE FOR
Unwanted lines and wrinkles.
PREGNANCY SAFE
No.
DOWNTIME
Nil.
LONGEVITY
May last up to 5 months
COST
Practitioner dependent.
We begin to notice the formation of lines and wrinkles with age. Lines that occur with facial movement and expression and appear to smooth at rest are called dynamic lines.
Repetitive movement of these facial muscles in conjunction with other factors such as volume loss, fat loss, loss of subcutaneous fat, changes to facial bones and loss of collagen and elastin within in skin eventually cause dynamic lines to be present at rest. These are referred to as static lines.
Dynamic lines can be successfully treated with anti – wrinkle injections. These injections work by targeting a specific muscle group to temporarily reduce movement in the treated area, resulting in far less visible wrinkles.
HOW ANTI - WRINKLE INJECTIONS WORK
Anti- Wrinkle injections work by blocking the transmission of messages between the nerve and the muscles cells. The muscles ability to contract is then decreased, meaning the appearance of existing wrinkles is reduced and the formation of new wrinkles is prevented. We prioritise harmonious results that enhance your facial features with minimal discomfort.
ANTI - WRINKLE INJECTIONS CAN BE USED TO TREAT
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Frown lines
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Forehead lines
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Crow’s feet
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Bunny lines
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Dimpling of the chin
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Upper lip lines and corners of the mouth
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Platysmal or neck bands
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Gummy smile
Anti- wrinkle injections are used to treat many medical conditions in addition to aesthetic reasons and its safety and efficacy is well established and supported by medical evidence.
COMMON AREAS WE TREAT
Crow's Feet
Lines around the eyes also referred to as smile lines. They often start as small creases around the eyes when you smile, however they can extend laterally and spread down to the cheek area.
Frown Lines
Frown lines are the lines between the eyebrows that can give the look of an ‘11’. If they are present at rest they can make you look mad or stressed.
Forehead Lines
Horizontal lines across the forehead are a result of the frontalis muscle, which is responsible for elevating the eyebrows and is one of the most commonly used facial muscles for expression.
Bunny Lines
These are the lines that form from the creases caused when the nose is scrunched.
Perioral Lines/ Smokers Lines
These are often vertical lines present on the upper lip and are common in menopausal women. They often caused my repetitive pursing of the lips (eg. smoking) but can often occur in those who have never smoked.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Every new client of Skin Scan will require a full cosmetic consultation. This consultation will include clinical photography, skin assessment and facial assessment based on your concerns and expectations. Your practitioner will then tailor a treatment plan that is specific to you.
The anti-wrinkle injection procedure is relatively fast and involves the injection of very small volumes of fluid into the target muscles using a very fine needle.
The treatment generally causes minimal discomfort and often is painless, with some people reporting a stinging sensation. Topical numbing cream and icepacks are available to ease this discomfort however this is often not necessary.
Results are usually seen after a few days with the maximal effect seen at 2 weeks. We recommend a follow up appointment to ensure you are satisfied with your treatment and dosage adjustments can be performed if necessary.
