Anti-wrinkle treatments use a medical-grade, purified protein derived from Botulinum Toxin. When administered into selected facial muscles, the protein works to reduce muscle contractions. This reduction in activity allows the overlying skin to relax, resulting in a smoother, softer appearance. You'll typically start to see improvements within a few days, with the full aesthetic effect developing over approximately 14 days.
While anti-wrinkle injections are widely considered safe and effective, they are not suitable for everyone. Your practitioner will discuss the procedure and any potential side-effects during your consultation.
Please inform your practitioner if:
Most people find that anti-wrinkle injections are virtually painless. We use exceptionally fine needles and will provide a topical numbing cream to be applied to the treatment area to minimise any discomfort.
After your anti-wrinkle injections, you might see some mild redness, slight swelling, or small bumps at the injection sites. These are completely normal and usually disappear within an hour or two. Over the next few days you'll start to notice the results, with the full effect visible in about two weeks.
If you have any concerns about discomfort, or what to expect before or after your treatment, please discuss these with your practitioner during your consultation.
Horizontal lines across the forehead that develop due to repetitive expressions like surprise, worry, or concentration that engage the frontalis muscle.
Those vertical creases between your eyebrows, commonly known as "11s," are caused by repeated facial expressions like frowning or concentrating.
These fine lines radiate outwards from the corners of the eyes, becoming more prominent when smiling or squinting.
Characterized by excess gum tissue showing above the upper teeth when smiling, this common concern often stems from overactivity in the muscles responsible for lifting the upper lip.
A popular procedure designed to subtly enhance the appearance of the upper lip without using dermal fillers.
These are the fine, vertical lines that form around the mouth, especially above the upper lip. Though commonly associated with smoking, they also result from repetitive muscle movements like pursing the lips, talking, and simply aging.
A downturned smile can sometimes create an unintended impression of sadness or tiredness. It is often linked to overactivity of the muscles that naturally pull the corners of the mouth downwards.
These are the fine, diagonal lines that appear on the sides of the nose, often visible when scrunching or wrinkling the nose, much like a rabbit. While subtle, they can become more pronounced with age.
A popular treatment to subtly elevate the eyebrows and create a refreshed appearance around the eyes. Unlike surgical brow lifts, this technique relies on strategically relaxing specific muscles that pull the eyebrows downwards, without the need for incisions or significant downtime.
An uneven, dimpled texture on the chin, particularly noticeable when pouting, speaking, or expressing emotions, is often referred to as "pebble chin" or "cobblestone chin." This appearance is due to an overactive mentalis (chin muscle).
A non-surgical treatment that helps to create a softer, more V-shaped facial contour. This is achieved by targeting muscles in the jaw, which are primarily responsible for chewing. In some individuals, these muscles can become enlarged due to genetics, teeth grinding (bruxism), or excessive chewing.
Inspired by the ancient Egyptian queen known for her elegant neck, this procedure primarily targets the muscle that runs vertically from the jawline down the neck. As we age, this muscle can become overactive, causing vertical bands to appear on the neck, and contributing to sagging and jowls.
The same protein used in anti-wrinkle treatments is also highly effective for managing overactive sweat glands. It works by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that trigger sweating, leading to a significant reduction in perspiration that can last for several months.