One of the most effective treatments for reducing the visible signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles. Anti-Wrinkle Injections, also referred to as Botox, have become the go-to treatment for people who want to achieve a youthful, stress-free look without changing the dynamic of their face.
In this article, our injectable specialists be exploring all there is to know about anti-wrinkle injections, including safety, side effects, benefits and more. If any of your questions aren’t answered, please get in touch with our friendly team, who will be able to answer your query.
Anti-wrinkle injections use a clinically-approved nerve relaxing solution to relax the muscles in the targeted area where the wrinkles appear. The injections block the nerve signals, and as a result, prevent the muscles from contracting, leading to fewer creases in the skin in the form of fine lines and wrinkles.
While the main purpose of these treatments is to reduce or temporarily remove existing lines, they can be used as a preventative measure to soften expression lines that form over time.
Anti-wrinkle injections are often used to relax facial muscles and reduce the most visible wrinkles in different areas of the face. This treatment can also be used for medical purposes, such as treating excessive sweating, which is known as hyperhidrosis.
The common areas to have Anti-Wrinkle Injections include:
When performed by a medical or aesthetic professional, Anti-Wrinkle & Botox injections are completely safe. Before any treatment, we will have a full consultation where you will fill in a medical history form. This will allow us to determine whether the treatment is suitable for you.
We will never recommend treatment if we believe it to be unsafe or cause harm to any of our clients. Our nurse practitioner, Amy, is highly experienced in providing injectable treatments. Have peace of mind that your treatment is being handled by a trained and experienced specialist.
Side effects are often minor, contained to the area treated and will subside quickly. Depending on what area of the face you’re having treated, common side effects of this treatment include:
Although needles and injections can be scary for some, the injections cause minimal discomfort. Most clients describe the feeling as a small pinch to the skin and nothing more. The needles we use are extremely thin and will not be felt during the procedure.
Recovery time for this treatment is around 24 – 48 hours. Some bruising and localised swelling may occur, this is normal and usually subsides within 20 minutes.
Unfortunately, anti-wrinkle injections are not a permanent solution to fine lines and wrinkles and will wear off over time. You can expect your results to last around 3 to 4 months, however, this varies from person to person.
To increase the duration of your results, we recommend booking top-up treatments in advance, a few times per year.
Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the most popular treatments for their effective results and range of benefits. There are very few other non-surgical treatments that provide the same wrinkle reduction offered by anti-wrinkle and Botox treatments.
Some of the benefits include:
We hope that the information above has helped to inform you about this effective treatment for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. We always recommend this treatment for those looking to achieve a more youthful look subtly.
If your questions weren’t answered or you would like to discuss your own treatment, get in touch with our team to take the first step to softer, smoother, more youthful skin.
We hope to see you soon!
