Injection for lines and wrinkles
These injectable treatments designed to soften expression lines by relaxing targeted facial muscles These involve a purified protein(Botulin Toxins Type A) that temporarily inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, preventing the targeted muscle from contracting fully. This allows the overlying skin to rest and prevents the formation of dynamic wrinkles. These are most effective for lines caused by repetitive movement and are designed to smooth active surface wrinkles by subtly relaxing the underlying facial muscles.
- Treatment time = 30-40 minutes
- Frequency = 3-6 monthly
- Social Downtime = none
- Frown lines (Glabellar lines, are vertical crease between the eyebrow caused by repetitive muscles contractions from squinting or furrowing the brows)
- Forehead lines (Horizontal creases or vertical frown lines, caused by repetitive muscle movements, natural aging collagen loss and sun explosion)
- Crow's feet (small lines that radiate from the outer corners of your eyes, caused by repetitive facial expression like smiling and squinting
- Bunny nose lines (fine diagonal or horizontal wrinkles that appear on the side of your nose when you are scrunch or wrinkle it)
- Gummy smile or excessive gingival display (occurs when more than 3 to 4 millimetres of gum tissue shows above the upper teeth when smiling
- Smoker’s lines (vertical wrinkles that forms around the mouth, primarily on the top lip, caused by repetitive lip pursing and collagen loss, they affect both smokers and non-smokers
- DAO (Depressor Anuli Oris muscles that run from the comers of your mouth down to your jawline. Overactive pull the mouth corners down, creating tired, sad expression)
- Orange peel appearance on the chin (Mentalis or chin muscles responsible for elevating the chin and pushing the lower lip up and out. When became hyperactive or holds too much tension, it creates visible dimples and lines on the chin area)
- Slim face /Masseter muscles (Large muscles on the sides on your jaw used for chewing, it is primary used to slim the face and to relive condition like teeth grinding (bruxism) and chronic jaw tension
- Nefertiti Lift (Muscle relaxing along jawline. By relaxing this muscles that pull the lower face down, it allows the upper facial muscle to lift the jawline, creating a more defined, youthful and contoured appearance
- Platysma band lift / Neck lines (Injections into the platysma muscle the broad, thin sheet extending form chest to your jawline – is a powerful cosmetic treatment to smooth vertical neck bands (turkey neck) and define the jawline)
These procedures commonly chosen by clients who want to soften expression lines while maintaining a natural look. It is ideal for those seeking suitable improvement and preventative care without downtime.
- TWho wants to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Who wants to prevent deeper expression lines from forming over time
- Who want refresh and maintain a more rested youthful look
- It is supporting long term aesthetic maintenance with minimal downtime
Suitable for most skin types
Commonly chosen by clients 30-65+
Typically appear within 7-14 days and last around 3-6 months, depending on individual and product used
Suitable for most skin types
- Consultation – A professional assesses facial muscle activity, skin quality, and treatment goals.
- Injection – Small amounts of the solution are injected into targeted muscles using a fine needle.
- Aftercare -Patients are advised to avoid touching the treatment area, lying down immediately or engaging in strenuous activity for a few hours.
- The procedure usually takes 20-30 minutes, is minimally invasive, and requires no downtime, allowing most people to resume daily activities immediately.
- Softens fine lines and wrinkles.
- Prevents new lines from forming by reducing muscle movement.
- Provides a natural, refreshed appearance.
- Non-surgical and minimally invasive
- Can be combined with other Aesthetic procedures for enhance result
When performed by a trained Medical Practitioner, side effects are rare and usually mild, such as temporary redness or bruising at the injection site. Injection for lines and wrinkles are prescription only and may not be suitable for everyone, so professional assessment is important. The effects are reversible, as the muscle activity gradually returns over time.
Injections for the lines and wrinkles are used safely over 20 years and remain one most popular non- surgical cosmetic treatments for maintaining a youthful appearance.
Injections for the lines and wrinkles are TGA approved and only can be prescribed by Medical Practitioner.
- Bleeding – during the treatment.
- Pain or discomfort – during and after the treatment.
- Tenderness at the treatment site lasting up to 2 weeks.
- Bruising – post treatment for up to 10-14 days. Bruising is more common around the eyes but can occur in any area.
- Mild swelling at the injection site, usually short-lived.
- Pustule formation at the injection sites.
- Feeling faint during procedure – please warn doctor if you are prone to fainting.
- An uneven result. Headache, nausea, cold-like symptoms after treatment with Botulinum Toxins Type A
- Temporary drooping of one or both eyelids.
- Temporary drooping of one or both eyebrows.
- Eyes may appear puffy.
- Change in the shape of the mouth, when injecting around the mouth.
- Ineffectiveness of Botulinum Toxin Type A due to the formation of anti-bodies.
- Prolonged sensitivity/pain at the treated sites.
- Infection (with herpes simplex virus, other virus or bacteria) and subsequent scar formation.
- Nerve damage and resulting numbness or weakness.
