Anti-wrinkle Treatments

Anti-wrinkle injection treatment with Botox Melbourne

Anti wrinkle injections are muscle relaxants that work by injecting a small amount of Botulinum toxin resulting in temporarily inhibiting the muscle action.

The product has been used safely by physicians for over 20 years to treat patients with medical conditions such as eye spasms, central nervous system disorders and excessive muscle contractions. It has been used since 1986 in the cosmetic area. Since that time, cosmetic physicians have been using anti wrinkle injections to reduce horizontal creases in the forehead, frown lines, crows feet and other areas of the face and neck. The overall effect is a relaxed, smooth and refreshed appearance. We have been using Botulism Toxin for over 15 years

Are Anti Wrinkle Injections For You?

You may benefit from anti wrinkle injection treatments if:

  • You have deep furrows between your eyebrows
  • You have expression lines, or crows feet around your eyes
  • The lines across your face make you seem older than you are
  • You have extremely deep frown lines, a constant scowl or appear overly stern
  • People have begun commenting that you look angry or upset when you are not
  • You would like to look fresh and happier in photos

Are Anti Wrinkle injections safe?

Because the Botulinum Toxin is injected in such small amounts the safety profile for this medication is high. Anti wrinkle injections have been used on thousands of cosmetic patients over the last 15 years and has one of the best safety profiles in medicine. It is recognised by the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the National Institute of Health as being safe and effective. For child spasticity 400 units can be administered where as we commonly use 20 units in each area.

What are Anti Wrinkle injection treatments like?

Wrinkle injections are given through a very tiny needle, with a small amount injected at various sites on the face. Because the needle is so small and the amount injected is very
minute, there is very little discomfort. There may be a slight stinging at the injection
site in about half the people undergoing the procedure.

What results can I expect after Anti Wrinkle injection treatments?

Anti wrinkle injections can greatly reduce or eliminate most wrinkles from the cheekbone upward. If your wrinkles are caused by muscular contraction then wrinkle injection treatments will be very successful. However, anti wrinkle injections cannot improve wrinkles due to sagging skin.

How long does Anti wrinkle injection treatments last?

Anti wrinkle injection results are not immediate. You should see some improvement within 3 days but it may take 10 to 14 days to obtain full benefit. Anti wrinkle injections typically last 3-4 months during the first year of treatment, and 4-6 months thereafter. Studies appear to show that with continued wrinkle injection treatments, there is a greater length of time between procedures.

After an Anti Wrinkle treatment, will my face feel different?

Anti wrinkle injections affect the ability of the muscle to move, weakening it, but does not impair sensory function. Therefore you should not experience any numbness and your face should not feel any different

Is there any bruising or swelling following Anti Wrinkle injection treatments?

There may be some minor swelling that will subside within 30 minutes. Make up can be apply directly after anti wrinkle treatments.