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Anti-wrinkle relaxants

Wrinkles often appear in our forehead and around our eyes when we smile or frown. These lines appear because our muscles contract to form different facial expressions. These are called “dynamic lines” or “lines of expression” Over time, these expression lines begin to linger a little longer or become a little deeper, even when the face is at rest.

How wrinkle relaxant treatment works?

Wrinkle relaxant treatments work by relaxing facial muscles that cause wrinkles and lines when you show certain expressions such as smiling or frowning. The treatment relaxes only the muscles beneath the lines where the anti-wrinkle product has been injected. The muscles responsible for other facial expressions stay active. If you have no further treatments, the muscle return to normal and lines gradually go back to how they looked before treatment. As it is a prescription-only medicine, wrinkle relaxant treatment is only available from qualified medical professionals. It’s important to know that “wrinkle relaxant” is a general term that describes all botulinum toxins.

What do treatments involve?

A small amount of wrinkle relaxant is injected into specific facials muscles with a very fine needle. Typically, any pain is minimal and brief and no anaesthetic is required. You can resume normal activities immediately. It is important to follow any post-treatment instructions your clinicians gives you.

How long will the results last?

The effects of treatment last up to approximately 4 months, gradually decreasing over time. Regular treatments may help the effects to last longer and may help to reduce static wrinkles (lines visible at rest).

Is there any downtime?

There is very little downtime with anti-wrinkle injections. The average treatment session lasts about 10 minutes and you can return to your day-to-day activities straight away.

Can these treatments be combined with other products and procedures?

Wrinkle relaxant treatments can be combined with other cosmetic treatments such as dermal fillers (which replace or enhance volume under the skin) and skin treatments that help improve skin texture, tone and quality.