Wrinkles can be successfully treated with injections of toxin that temporarily weaken the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles. This allows the overlying skin to appear smoother. Common areas treated include frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and crow's feet. Effects last 3-4 months on average but may diminish with repeated treatments as muscle contraction habits are broken. Side effects are typically mild and temporary.

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2. All About Wrinkles
Wrinkles can be successfully treated
with a non-surgical aesthetic
procedure. The toxin injected,
reversibly weakens the muscles
responsible for dynamic wrinkles
which are lines that appear when you
animate your face.
Static wrinkles are lines that appear at
rest, these do not usually improve
with the toxin.
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3. With the injection, the nerve
impulses are blocked the
muscle is temporarily unable
to contract so that dynamic
wrinkles are not formed. This
gives the overlying facial skin
a softer, smoother and more
youthful appearance.
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4. Frown lines (Glabella lines) are most commonly seen in patients with
excessive sun exposure and those who have over activity of these
muscles often associated with frowning. Frown wrinkles are vertical
lines and can signal emotions such as anger, anxiety or fear. People
with these types of wrinkles may complain that their family, friends or
work colleagues ask why they frown a lot. Frown wrinkles are vertical
lines and can be successfully treated.
Forehead wrinkles appear in horizontal lines in the area between the
eyebrows and the hairline. These wrinkles are formed during facial
expression to convey emotions such as surprise or empathy.
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5. Crow’s Feet wrinkles
(periorbiltal wrinkles) are in the
outer corner of the eyes and
appear more prominent when
laughing or smiling. Crow’s
feet wrinkles can result from
excessive sun exposure
combined with the skin
becoming less elastic with age.
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6. How Long Do The Effects Last?
It can take about 2-14 days to see the
full effects after the initial treatment.
The cosmetic effects can last up to six
months but typically range from three
to four months. Eventually, most
people require re-treatment as the
wrinkles reappear. However, in some
treated areas (such as frown wrinkles),
the wrinkles may return less severe
after repeated treatments as the
unconscious muscle contraction habit
is broken. We advise our patients to
book a post two week follow up
appointment to assess the effect of
treatment.
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7. Are There Any Side Effects?
Most people find that the injections cause only mild local pain and
tenderness. Immediately after the injection, there may be mild swelling
at the injection site which usually subsides within 48 hours. Slight
bruising is also possible. Side effects of these treatments are extremely
rare. Occasionally, the treatment may relax nearby muscle groups
causing temporary drooping of the eyebrow or eyelids. This may last for
a few weeks but will resolve with time. As with any medicine, an
allergic reaction may occur, this is however quite rare. Conversely, there
may be some unintended benefits in some people such as easing of
tension-type headaches as the muscles in the forehead relax.
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8. How Often can I have Treatments?
When the effect of the injection
wears off the wrinkles will always
return to their pre-treatment state.
Treatments can be repeated to a
minimum of three monthly
intervals, but the effects may last
longer for some individuals,
especially if they have had previous
treatments to the same area.
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9. What Aftercare Advice should I Follow?
Try to contract the treated muscle areas for up to four hours after
treatment, by frowning and lifting eyebrows to allow the toxin to reach
all of the treated muscle.
Avoid rubbing or touching the injected areas and avoid having facials
and massage for 48 hours this is to ensure that the treatment remains at
the site of injection.
Avoid vigorous exercise and alcohol for 48 hours.
If bruising develops you can apply Arnica cream.
Paracetamol can be taken for mild pain post procedure.
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