Anti Wrinkle Treatments

Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles. Every time you laugh, smile, frown or concentrate, these expressions leave their mark on your face. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. While you may have earned every one of your worry or happy lines, you don't have to show them anymore.

Now there is a safe and effective solution. A simple non-surgical procedure known as cosmetic denervation, using Botox Cosmetic to improve to appearance of worry lines, frown lines, laugh lines, crow's feet and other dynamic wrinkles.

What is Anti-Wrinkle treatment?

Treatments are performed by using a natural purified protein substance to block impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are related only to forming these expression lines. This causes the muscles to relax so they do not contract. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and unwrinkled, while the un-treated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expressions to be unaffected.

What is the treatment like?

Treatments involve a series of superficial injections, using a very fine disposable sterile syringe with a super fine micro- needle. The substance is injected very precisely into the wrinkle forming muscles. Because the needle is so fine and only a small amount of substance is used, the pain associated with the treatment in minimal. The number of injections vary depending on the area being treated. No anaesthetic is required and you can resume normal activities immediately. Some patients experience slight temporary bruising around the treatment sight which can be covered with make-up.

Is it safe?

These treatments have being performed safely and effectively for over 10 years with millions of treatments being performed world wide. Many people also receive these treatments regularly to treat neurological and ophthalmological disorders and a variety of other conditions, and it is quickly becoming a popular treatment for removing the visible signs of ageing.

Possible side effects

The most common is localised erythema around the area, much like an insect bite, and temporary bruising which can easily be covered with make-up and resolves within 2-3 days. In rare cases, temporary weakness of surrounding muscles and in very rare cases partial eyelid droop lasting for only a few weeks. For a small percentage of people with muscle disorders, these treatments will not be suitable so it's important to discuss your background medical condition with the doctor prior to commencing treatment. Not recommended during pregnancy.

How long does it last?

Initially it will take 3 days to start working and the full results will be noticed 7-10 days after treatment. The effects will last approximately 3 months, at this time you should return for re-treatment to prevent the effects from wearing off completely. Clinical studies indicate that the duration of treatment benefits is increased over time, when treating at regular intervals, so that you will require less frequent treatments in the future. The duration varies from patient to patient.