Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti Wrinkle Injections

How and why do wrinkles form?
Many facial wrinkles occur when we use our muscles to form facial expressions. The wrinkles formed during these expressions are called dynamic wrinkles. For example when we smile our eye wrinkles become more prominent and when we frown the vertical lines between our eyebrows become noticeable. When we are young, our skin springs back to its initial position after facial expression, but as we get older dynamic wrinkles remain on the skin to form static wrinkles and folds that are present at rest. This process occurs because natural substances such as collagen (the major structural protein in the skin), elastin (the protein that causes tissue to stretch) and hyaluronic acid (which gives skin volume) decrease with age. This together with environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, smoking and stress all contribute to the creation of wrinkles and folds.

What is the anti-wrinkle treatment?
The anti-wrinkle treatment (also known as muscle relaxing injections) is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, creating a rejuvenated appearance. General areas of treatment include, crows feet (around the eyes), frown lines and forehead lines.

How does the anti-wrinkle treatment work?
Once the muscles are relaxed, you cannot contract them and continue to make the undesirable facial expressions. Thus the lines gradually smooth and new lines are prevented from forming.

What does the treatment involve?
The treatment is administered using a very fine needle and treatment time generally takes around 10 minutes. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief, and no anaesthetic is usually required.

How long before I see results?
After the injection, it takes 2 – 3 days for the treatment to begin taking effect and about 7 – 10 days to see the full effect. The dose recommended for the treatment will vary depending on your individual situation and the severity of the lines.

How long does the treatment last?
The effect can last between approximately 3 – 4 months before lines slowly begin to return.

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