Lines and Wrinkles

The treatment will involve a fully qualified practitioner making a series of small injections into specific muscles of your face. The injection process is brief and takes only several minutes.

Yes, anti-wrinkle injections are safe. Before undergoing the procedure, ensure the healthcare practitioner has appropriate specialist training and certifications. Botulinum Toxin should always be administered by a professional. These procedures are approved by FDA and come with minimum side effects. Any risks and complications will be discussed with you at consultation and prior to any treatment being agreed.

On average, anti wrinkle injections last 3 to 4 months. They can last different lengths of time for different people. 

To ensure that injections provide the maximum results it’s important to wait at least 3 months between each treatment.

In approximately fourteen days is the time when you’ll start to see a real improvement with lines and wrinkles. Though some people may see results sooner than others. We also advise waiting until around this time, as there may be some mild swelling, tenderness or redness following the injections.

The needle used in the procedure is extremely small so it feels nothing more than a tiny pin prick. When the solution is injected there’s no warming or tingling sensation, so apart from the injection itself, the procedure is painless.

Afterwards, you may notice some minor bleeding where the needle has pierced the skin. The area may be slightly red, but this will generally disappear within a couple of hours. As with any procedure that causes trauma to the surface and under the skin you may also experience some light bruising.

Immediately after treatment, cotton swabs might be placed on the injection sites to reduce any bleeding and help to prevent bruises. 

Do not apply makeup for 12 hours to reduce the risk of infection.

Try and avoid touching or rubbing the treated area until the following day. In particular, avoid rubbing the eyes.
Contact your practitioner if you have any concerns.

After treatment we advise you to avoid alcohol as it can result in fluid retention, something you don’t really need after having the injections. Aim to drink water and juices instead which can help to combat bruising and excess water retention.

Take care not to apply any pressure or to rub your face as this can potentially move the solution into other areas. Try where possible to avoid any other skin treatments or dental work for a week or so after.

As far as exercise goes it is best to leave any strenuous activity for at least 24 hours so the injections can settle.

If you need to take anything for pain relief then paracetamol is recommended instead of blood thinning medications like aspirin and ibuprofen.