Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Rejuvenate your skin with facial aesthetics

As we age, our skin inevitably begins to show signs of ageing. This can be a blow to our confidence when we notice lines forming around our eyes and mouth. These wrinkles are a result of our skin losing collagen and elastin, the components that give it volume and elasticity. Among the various options available, anti-wrinkle injections have become incredibly popular for their ability to address these signs of ageing and promote a smoother, more rejuvenated complexion.

Our clinicians at our practice in High Wycombe offer a range of facial aesthetic treatments that can help combat these wrinkles. Whether you want to smooth away noticeable lines that appear when you laugh, frown, or smile, or those fine lines that are always on display, we can offer treatments that will help.

How does anti-wrinkle treatment work?

Anti-wrinkle treatments involve injecting small amounts of a purified, naturally occurring protein into specific areas of the face. The purpose of treatment is to temporarily reduce the movement of facial muscles that can cause expression lines. All anti-wrinkle treatment solutions are prescription-based medicines that can only be administered by qualified medical professionals. Relaxing the muscles in your face, prevents the skin from creasing over time and causing wrinkles. This can help your face look softer, smoother, and more youthful. These products can be used to treat many concerns and conditions such as:

• Forehead Lines
• Crow’s Feet
• Frown Lines
• Eyebrow Lift
• Nose Bunny Lines
• Lifting Corners of the Mouth
• Gummy Smile
• Jaw Muscle Relaxation (Anti-bruxism treatment)
• Chin Softening (Dimpled Chin Softening)
• Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
• Nefertiti Neck Lift
• Muscle Spasms
• Chronic Migraines

Botulinum toxin is not always suitable for lines present without expression (static lines); your clinician will advise you.

Advanced and off-label indications include, lip lines, chin ‘poppling’, muscles on the lower face and neck, to lift the mouth corners, improve the jaw line and the appearance of the neck. The ‘chewing muscle’ may also be treated to soften a square jaw or to prevent teeth grinding or jaw clenching at night.

Benefits of anti-wrinkle treatment

Reducing fine lines and wrinkles: Anti-wrinkle injections, or muscle relaxants, work by temporarily paralysing the muscles responsible for forming wrinkles. This process helps smooth out existing fine lines and prevents the formation of new ones, particularly in areas prone to expression lines, such as the forehead, crow’s feet, and frown lines.

Non-invasive and minimal downtime: Unlike surgical procedures, anti-wrinkle injections are non-invasive, requiring no incisions or sutures. This makes them an attractive option for individuals seeking facial rejuvenation without the need for an extensive recovery period. Patients can resume their daily activities almost immediately after the treatment.

Natural-looking results: One of the key advantages of anti-wrinkle treatment is the ability to deliver natural-looking results. Our skilled practitioners can precisely target specific muscles, ensuring that facial expressions remain authentic while minimising the appearance of wrinkles. This subtlety is often preferred by those who wish to maintain a youthful look without an overly “frozen” appearance.

Preventive measures: Anti-wrinkle injections can also serve as a preventive measure against the formation of deep-set wrinkles. By addressing fine lines early on, individuals can slow down the ageing process and maintain a more youthful complexion over time.

Boosted confidence and well-being: Achieving a more youthful and refreshed appearance can have a positive impact on an individual’s self-esteem and confidence. Feeling good about one’s physical appearance often translates to improved overall psychological well-being, enhancing both personal and professional aspects of life.

Versatility in treatment areas: Anti-wrinkle treatment is versatile and can be applied to various facial areas, addressing specific concerns tailored to each individual. Whether targeting forehead lines, crow’s feet, or frown lines, the injections offer a customisable approach to facial aesthetics.

• Virtually pain-free treatment with no downtime required
• Fast visible results, able to be easily maintained
• Safe treatment performed by highly experienced clinicians
• Enhances your natural beauty
• Smooth fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful look

What is Botulinum Toxin?

Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. In a purified form, as is the case with many drugs/medications such as Penicillin, Botulinum toxin is a very safe, effective treatment not only used in cosmetic clinics, but also for several medical conditions, including migraine and excessive sweating.

All botulinum toxins are prescription only medicines (POM) and can only be prescribed by doctors, dentists and nurses, midwives, and pharmacists with the prescribing qualification, following a face-to-face assessment and consultation with the qualified prescriber.

Botox® is a licensed brand of botulinum toxin A. Other licensed brands include Azzalure®, Dysport®, Xeomin® Bocouture®.

Botulinum toxins contain albumin, which comes from human blood. No cases of contamination of licensed botulinum toxin products with infectious diseases have been reported.

Preparing for your Treatment

Do read all the information provided to you and highlight anything you need to ask about. Check the clinic terms and conditions before attending.

Make-up

• All make up will need to be removed prior to treatment, so please come ‘fresh faced’ if possible.

Check medicines and supplements

• Aspirin, Ibuprofen and a range of dietary supplements including St. John’s Wort, fish oils, Gingko Biloba, Vitamins C and E- may all contribute to bruising and are best avoided 24 hours before treatment.

Alcohol

• Don’t drink alcohol the night before, it will increase your risk of bruising.

Healthy skin and feeling well? – Check with the clinic before attending if any of the following apply

• You think you may be pregnant
• Acne or eczema break-out in the area to be treated
• Feeling unwell- including colds, coughs, sore throats etc.
• New diagnosis or medicines
• New injury for which you are taking pain medicines

Bring your reading glasses with you

Aftercare Advice

For one hour *following treatment

• Keep the target muscles active, use the expressions we aim to stop.

For six hours *following treatment – To avoid infection

• Do not reapply make-up, make-up is contaminated and may cause infection or irritation at the injection points.
• Do not wear tight head-gear such as bike or cycle helmets, or riding hats. These will not be clean and may increase risk of infection.

Until any redness, swelling or bruising has settled

• Avoid extremes of heat or cold or vigorous exercise, until any swelling, bruising or tenderness has settled. Getting hot can worsen or prolong tenderness, swelling and/or bruising.

After treatment it is expected that you will start to see an improvement within 2 or 3 days. For some people this takes longer. The full result may be judged at 2-3 weeks. As it begins to work, you may notice asymmetry or tightness, be patient and don’t judge the result until 2 weeks.

Review Appointment

You will be invited to attend a review appointment at 2-3 weeks where the success of the treatment may be assessed and adjustments to your personal treatment plan made, if necessary.

It is particularly important you attend for review in this time period if you are not happy with the result. We cannot make adjustments after 3 weeks. We recommend scheduling a review appointment when you book for treatment.

Should you experience any unexpected side effects or any that concern you, please contact the clinic.

Frequently Asked Questions