Clinical Treatments for Anti-Wrinkle Injections
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Have you started to notice any unwanted lines or wrinkles around the forehead or upper face region?
Are those lines around your eyes and forehead that weren’t so prominent suddenly becoming more noticeable to you?
Would you like a smoother more youthful appearance or like to prevent wrinkles from appearing?
If you’ve answered yes to any of those questions, this is the treatment for you!
All treatments require a consultation before booking your first session. Please contact us via our Online Enquiry Form, we will make contact to introduce ourselves and discuss you needs. Following this a consultation will be arranged.
What are Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
As we get older, due to overuse of the muscles in the face, fine lines and wrinkles begin to appear and eventually set in for good. This process can start from your late 20’s as collagen starts to deplete.
Anti-wrinkle injections work by blocking the nerve signals that allow the muscles to move. By temporarily paralysing this muscle, the muscle is no longer overworked and those lines that were once there become softer and/or disappear. The effect of anti-wrinkle injections depend on the type of wrinkles that are present. For lines that are dynamic which move during expression, these lines will not be present whilst the muscle remains paralysed. For lines that are static which are there all the time. The appearance of these lines can become softer and create a smoother appearance and whilst this muscle is paralysed, it prevents those lines from getting worse.
Areas that can be treated……
Forehead lines, frown lines and crows feet (around the eyes).
Who is Suitable?
Anti-wrinkle injections are suitable for adults over the age of 18, however not all adults are suitable. A medical assessment will be carried out prior to treatment with contra-indications being:-
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Clotting disorders
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Active Infections
- Taking immunosuppressants
In some cases we still will be able to treat you or we may be able to offer a different treatment at The Qlinic.
How does it feel?
Most people say it’s painless, with some saying there’s only a slight discomfort.
How many sessions are required?
1 session is required and you will be offered a follow up appointment in two weeks to review the treatment.
Is it permanent?
This is a semi -permanent treatment that lasts on average 3 months. If having regular treatments, this time can extend and you may find that after 1-2 years of treatments this will reduce to twice yearly. You will start to notice results from your treatment from 7-10 days as the muscle begins to relax with the final result in 14 days.
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A face to face consultation is required prior to booking your treatment to discuss your goals and suitability.
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At the beginning of the treatment, You will have a facial assessment, followed by mapping out and marking the area that is to be treated. This is then followed by injecting small amounts of product into the target areas.
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The appointment will last up to 30 minutes however the injection process can be anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes.
Important Information
Bruising and swelling can be expected, however these will subside within a couple of days post treatment.
These include:-
-Exercise
-Saunas/swimming
-Consumption of alcohol
-Wearing make-up
It is recommended to avoid any exposure to extreme heat for two weeks.