What are Anti-Wrinkle Injectables?
Anti-Wrinkle injectables are an effective way of softening fine lines and wrinkles. They are injected directly into the muscle that causes facial contractions, for example the frown lines between the brows, and work by stopping facial nerves from sending the message to the muscle to contract each time you make a facial expression.
This allows the muscle to relax and as a result, the overlying skin releases its wrinkle. Anti-wrinkle injectables can be used in a variety of treatable areas of the face, depending on where your wrinkles are.
Is the treatment painful?
An anti-wrinkle injectable is administered with a very fine needle, and takes only a few seconds. It’s the tiny prick of the needle for a moment, and most patients tolerate it very well.
Several injections are given into the area you’re concerned about, for example the frown lines between the brows.
If you are highly sensitive, and topical anaesthetic gel can be applied first.
Will I see immediate result?
It varies by patient, but as a rule expect to see the results within 5 – 7 days as the muscle beneath the skin of the frown line relaxes.
Once it does, the difference will be noticeable to you as you know every inch and line of your own face.
The results are subtle and natural, making you look well-rested and more youthful.
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Are there any side effects after anti-wrinkle injectables?
Anti-wrinkle injectables and dermal fillers are tried and tested in millions of treatments globally and are safe and effective when administered by a doctor who has correct understanding of the underlying facial musculature.
Side effects can include minor bruising at the site of the injection, so don’t take any medication that thins the blood (like aspirin) for several days prior to your treatment, as this increases the risk of bruising.
How long do anti-wrinkle injectables last?
Each patient responds differently but in general, anti-wrinkle injectables last between 3 and 6 months before the relaxing effect on the muscle wears off.
Will use of anti-wrinkle injectables prevent more wrinkles from forming?
Evidence suggests that as the muscle is trained to relax and the overlying skin releases its wrinkle that it does help in the prevention of further lines from forming in that area.
It’s the repeated contraction of the facial muscle whilst making an expression like smiling or frowning that caused the wrinkle in the first place, so once the muscle relaxes, wrinkles don’t form in the treated area until the effects of the injection wear off. Regular treatments mean the muscle stays relaxed, and wrinkles are kept at bay.