Anti Wrinkle Injections

Anti-wrinkle injections are very popular in aesthetic medicine, focusing on preventing and reducing wrinkles and fine lines. These injections utilise a refined protein, which plays a crucial role in the process. This protein effectively blocks the communication between nerves and facial muscles. The interruption of this signal is key, as it leads to a relaxation of the facial muscles.

The significance of this relaxation cannot be overstated. When facial muscles are in a state of relaxation, the formation of new static wrinkles is hindered. Static wrinkles are those that are visible even when the face is at rest, as opposed to dynamic wrinkles which appear during facial expressions. By preventing these muscles from contracting strongly, anti-wrinkle injections help in maintaining a smoother and more youthful skin appearance.

These injections offer a dual benefit. Not only do they prevent new static wrinkles from forming, but they also have a noticeable effect on existing fine lines and wrinkles. These are often the result of repeated facial expressions, environmental factors, and the natural ageing process. By relaxing the muscles, the injections contribute to softening these established lines, leading to a more refreshed and rejuvenated facial appearance.

The primary component of anti-wrinkle injections is a protein that has undergone purification and is subsequently diluted. The mechanism of action for these injections involves blocking the chemical signals that prompt muscles to contract. By inhibiting muscle contractions, the deepening of fine lines can be effectively hindered, which deters the formation of static lines, helping to counteract the natural ageing process.

The areas frequently targeted for treatment include the lines encircling the eyes and those on the forehead. However, anti-wrinkle injections can also reduce lines around the mouth, nose, chin, jaw, and neck.

There is an array of applications for anti-wrinkle injections, which include:

1. Forehead Lines: Smoothens horizontal lines on the forehead caused by raising the eyebrows.
2. Frown Lines: Reduces the appearance of lines between the eyebrows due to frowning.
3. Crow’s Feet: Addresses lines that fan out from the corners of the eyes, often referred to as ‘crow’s feet’.
4. Chin Dimples: Minimises the appearance of dimpling on the chin.
5. Facial Slimming: Alters the facial shape by reducing muscle mass, resulting in a more contoured appearance.
6. Teeth Grinding: Aids in managing bruxism, which is involuntary teeth grinding, by relaxing the masseter muscles.
7. Jaw Clenching: Reduces jaw muscle tension, alleviating jaw pain and discomfort.
8. Gummy Smile Reduction: Modifies the lip position to reduce the visibility of gums when smiling.
9. Lip Flip: Enhances the contour of the upper lip by elevating its position.
10. Brow Lift: Raises the eyebrow position to provide a more alert and youthful appearance.
11. Excessive Sweating Management: Utilised for hyperhidrosis treatment, it inhibits sweat production in areas such as the armpits.

Diving into the world of anti-wrinkle injections reveals a treasure trove of benefits that go beyond just battling the signs of ageing. Here’s how these tiny wonders work their magic:

First off, they’re champions at smoothing out those pesky fine lines and wrinkles that love to tell the world about our age. Whether it’s the laughter lines from too many good jokes, the furrows from squinting at screens, or the creases from deep thinking, these injections help fade them away, leaving your skin looking smoother and you feeling fabulous.

But it’s not just about erasing lines; it’s a whole facial refresh. Imagine waking up looking like you’ve had the best sleep of your life, every day. That’s the rejuvenation power we’re talking about. Your face gets a vibrant, rested look that radiates youthfulness, boosting your confidence and how you feel about yourself.

There’s also a bit of a secret superhero action going on. These injections don’t just fix what’s already there; they’re in it for the long haul, protecting your skin from future lines and wrinkles. It’s like having an invisible shield that keeps you looking youthful for longer.

The best part? It’s all about you. Whether you want a subtle touch-up or a more noticeable transformation, treatments are tailored to fit your unique desires and needs. It’s personalised skin care at its best.

For those of us always on the go, the convenience of anti-wrinkle injections is a game-changer. Quick, with hardly any downtime, it’s the perfect pick-me-up for busy bees looking for effective, non-surgical beauty solutions.

And the cherry on top? These injections don’t just make you look great; they can also feel great by offering relief from migraines, excessive sweating, and muscle spasms. It’s a win-win for both your looks and your health.

Anti-wrinkle injections are the most popular treatment for non-invasive facial rejuvenation at Centre for Surgery in London. Our practitioners perform many hundreds of treatments across a wide range of patients, both younger and older.

The ideal candidate for anti-wrinkle injections:

• You are a young person looking to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles
• You are an older person who has noticed the development of deeper lines and wrinkles
• You have a gummy smile
• Noticeable lines around the peri-oral or mouth region when you make certain facial expressions, such as pouting of the lips
• You are not keen on a more invasive surgical treatment for facial rejuvenation.

Two weeks before anti-wrinkle injections:

It is important to minimise bruising by following certain restrictions on dietary intake. Two weeks before neurotoxin, you should avoid fish oil supplements, seeds, nuts, medicines containing ibuprofen, aspirin, and any other substances known to increase the risk of prolonged bleeding and subsequent bruising.

On the day of your anti-wrinkle treatment:

• Avoid wearing makeup
• Have a light meal to reduce the risk of feeling light-headed during treatment.
• Drink plenty of water to keep well hydrated
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing
• You should arrive at least thirty minutes before your treatment time to allow for the application of numbing cream.
• Schedule your next appointment for anti-wrinkle injections before you leave the clinic to avoid being unable to secure an appointment. Our practitioner’s appointment slots often get booked up three months in advance.

Post-procedure care after anti wrinkle injections:

• It is advisable to use a cold pack applied to the area to reduce any bruising for up to 48 hours post-procedure.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours after anti-wrinkle injections
• Use only water-based makeup to camouflage any bruising. Normal makeup can be applied the next day onwards.
• Do not attempt to massage the area—this could cause the toxin to diffuse, paralysing uninvolved facial muscles unintentionally.
• Face washing is permissible, albeit gently.
• Arnica tablets can be used to minimise bruising.
• Pineapples and pineapple juice have been shown to reduce bruising and swelling.

Centre for Surgery is committed to following the latest national guidance and strict medical protocols in the provision of non-surgical injectable treatments. For safer outcomes, wrinkle injection treatments are only carried out by trained practitioners.

A dedicated patient coordinator will look after you to act as your point of contact throughout your journey with us. Once we have a clear idea of your presenting concern, we will book you in to see a plastic surgeon who is best placed to assess and treat you.

What happens at the consultation?

The specialist will take a comprehensive approach to assess you by taking a full history and examination:

• Treatment options based on your facial structure and the possible outcomes that can be achieved
• In-depth discussion of the different non-surgical options what can be expected with each option, and whether any downtime is to be expected
• Assessing your physical and mental health to make sure that anti-wrinkle injections are right for you
• Answer any questions that you may have about the different options

If treatment is determined to be appropriate, a written treatment plan will be prepared and presented to you so you can decide whether to proceed. Some treatments, such as facial injectables, can be performed in the same visit. In contrast, other treatments, such as laser resurfacing, may require a period of skin preparation, which may require up to six weeks before the actual treatment can take place.

Your consultant will ask you to return for a follow-up visit two weeks later for a review, which may include a free top-up or ‘tweakment’ if deemed necessary.

Patient journey quick overview:

• Visit us at 95-97 Baker Street, Marylebone, for a consultation with a fully trained and qualified aesthetic practitioner
• At the consultation, decide on the best treatment option based on your consultant’s expert advice. You can choose to have treatment at the same visit if you prefer.
• Return in 2 weeks for your follow-up visit for a check-up and repeat treatment or free top-up if appropriate.

How Long Does The Procedure Take?

The time required for injectable anti-wrinkle treatments can vary, largely dependent on the number of facial areas being addressed. At Centre for Surgery, we ensure that each session is not only effective but also efficient, respecting our clients’ time and comfort.

Generally, an appointment for anti-wrinkle injections, encompassing the consultation and the actual treatment, is typically completed within an hour. This duration is an estimate that includes several key components of the appointment:

Initial Consultation

This is a crucial part of the process where our specialists discuss your aesthetic goals, assess the areas of your face that may benefit from treatment, and explain the procedure in detail. This consultation ensures that the treatment is tailored to your specific needs.

Preparation for Treatment

Before the injections, there may be a brief preparation period. This includes cleaning the target areas and, if necessary, applying a topical numbing agent to ensure your comfort during the procedure.

The Injection Process

The actual injection process is relatively quick. Our experienced practitioners use precise techniques to administer the anti-wrinkle solution, ensuring effective results while minimising discomfort.

Post-Treatment Care

Following the injections, we provide guidance on post-treatment care. This is essential to ensure optimal results and minimise any potential side effects.

Facial wrinkles gradually form at right angles to the underlying muscle fibres. When the underlying muscle is activated, then the overlying wrinkle becomes apparent. Neurotoxin injections are precisely placed into the facial musculature, which leads to weakening. Neurotoxin is never injected into the facial wrinkle itself.

At Centre for Surgery, we have some of the most qualified and experienced facial injectors. The key to successful neuromodulator injection is based on the following:

• Having the correct constitution of neurotoxin and sterile saline – it must not be too dilute
• The actual injection process must be short and quick
• The location where anti-wrinkle injections are injected

After the injection into the facial muscle, the toxin can spread up to 2.5cm from where the injection was made. Injectors using the same injection method can still result in slightly different outcomes, although these differences are minor and trivial in nature.

How do anti-wrinkle injections work?

Anti-wrinkle injections are neuromodulators that exert their effects at the nerve end, preventing the release of a chemical neurotransmitter known as acetylcholine. The nerve is, therefore, unable to affect the attached muscle. Using a neuromodulator leads to muscle relaxation in the injected facial areas.

Difference between dynamic and static wrinkles

Anti-wrinkle injections are ideal for the reduction or removal of dynamic wrinkles in the areas of active facial animation. After injection, those wrinkles will become less visible with facial muscle contraction – an example is the crow’s feet area with smiling. Static wrinkles are those wrinkles which are present at rest without active facial muscle movement. Neurotoxins are ineffective for addressing static wrinkles. Dermal fillers, chemical peels, or laser resurfacing may be more appropriate for treating static wrinkles. Even then, neurotoxin would be used first to relax the area, reducing the subsequent filler required for satisfactory correction.

How long do Anti anti-wrinkle injections last?

Many patients will notice that Anti-wrinkle injections can last for up to six months or longer. In these cases, however, what has occurred is that the neurotoxin has actually worn off. However, the muscle dynamic has been altered, which means the patient no longer uses that particular facial muscle as much as they did before the neuromodulator injections.

The ideal timing of neuromodulator injections varies, but it is generally accepted that the best time to get repeat anti-wrinkle injections is before the effects of the last injection you had begin to subside. With facial injection treatment, the objective is to keep the injected muscles in a weakened condition. All our patients are highly recommended to schedule maintenance treatments of anti-wrinkle injections before the upper facial muscles regain their size and/or strength. Fewer wrinkles are caused by muscle attenuation or weakening; maintaining this is essential to get the best results. Selected patients who have top-up injections once or twice a year can have great results, but the best results come from wrinkle-relaxing injections three to four times yearly.

There are two critical factors regarding anti-wrinkle Injections: (1) how many units of neurotoxin will be injected? and (2) Where will the neurotoxin be injected?

Units of Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti Wrinkle Injections come packaged in 2 different vial formulations: 50 and 100 units. Your practitioner will dilute your neuromodulator injection to an appropriate concentration. The effectiveness of the neurotoxin injection and the ‘spreadability’ of the injection is determined by the concentration of the neuromodulator solution. A more dilute formulation will require the injection of greater volume, which increases the risk of unintended spread to other muscles, which could lead to unintended paralysis of the wrong muscle. Practitioners at the Centre for Surgery make up anti-wrinkle injections according to a standardised protocol of 100 units of neurotoxin in 2.5 ml of unpreserved sterile saline. We believe in being fully transparent about the injection process to ensure you get the desired outcomes. Using this formulation also helps to minimise the number of needle pricks through the skin, making for more precise results with minimum discomfort.

Injection sites for Anti Wrinkle Injections

As explained above, facial wrinkles are always formed at right angles or 90 degrees in the direction of muscle fibre contraction. Our practitioners take great care to ensure that anti-wrinkle Injections are injected into the muscle in the deeper layers and not into the wrinkle itself. The treatment objective is to selectively paralyse the facial muscles to achieve muscle relaxation, thus leading to facial rejuvenation.

Anti Wrinkle Injections for frown lines

Neurotoxin can be injected into the procerus and corrugator muscle to reduce frowning.

Wrinkle relaxing injections for forehead wrinkles

Neurotoxin is commonly used for transverse forehead lines, which are dynamic in nature. Older patients may require fillers for static forehead lines. Anti-wrinkle injections can also be used selectively on the outer eyebrow to create a subtle brow lift.

Neurotoxin for crow’s feet

Anti-wrinkle injections can be injected into the outer aspect of the muscle encircling the eye, known as the orbicularis muscle, to smooth out the crow’s feet line.

Anti Wrinkle Injections for bunny lines

For those who have had neurotoxin for several years, it can lead to compensatory activity of the muscles, which scrunch up the nose or bunny lines. Targeted injections of neurotoxin can be used to reduce or eliminate bunny lines.

Neurotoxin for gummy smile

Patients with excessive gingival show or gummy smiles can inject the toxin into the premaxillary area or the upper outer lip to reduce the amount of gum showing when smiling.

Anti Wrinkle Injections for bruxism and teeth clenching

A square-looking jaw can look more rounded with the injection of neurotoxin directly into the masseter muscle.

Neurotoxin for droopy mouth corners

Anti-wrinkle injections are excellent for treating the marionette lines at the corners of the mouth. Injection of this region leads to the elevation of this area, reducing the appearance of the unhappy, downturned mouth.

Neurotoxin for chin dimpling

Overactivity of the mentalis muscle in the chin can lead to dimpling or an unsightly “peau d’orange” appearance. Neuromodulators can be used to smoothen this region.

Anti Wrinkle Injections for neck banding

The formation of prominent platysmal banding increases with advancing age. Neuromodulators can effectively treat neck banding, leading to an impressive rejuvenating effect on the neck area.

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Our practitioners take special care to use techniques that minimise bruising and swelling. The downtime following our treatments is renowned for being minimal, so you can have an anti-wrinkle injection treatment with us during your lunch break before returning to work in the afternoon. Slow injections of neurotoxin lead to more potential trauma to underlying tissues, which leads to additional bruising and swelling.

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Recovery fast facts after anti-wrinkle injections

• Minimal bruising and swelling.
• Neurotoxins take up to 2 weeks to exert their full effect. Treatment effects may be noticed as early as three days, but you will have two weeks before seeing the full effect. Any treatment top-ups should only be performed two weeks post-procedure.
• The effects of anti-wrinkle Injections generally subside after four months. Neurotoxin should be repeated approximately 3-4 times a year for optimal results.
• It is normal to experience some mild discomfort from the needle injection points.

Understanding the timeframe for visible results and the duration of their effectiveness is essential when it comes to anti-wrinkle injections. We ensure our patients are well-informed about what to expect after their treatment.

Timeline for Visible Results of Anti-Wrinkle Injections

The initial effects of anti-wrinkle injections typically start to become noticeable within 3 to 5 days post-treatment. This period is crucial as it allows the injected substance to start its action of relaxing the targeted facial muscles. As these muscles gradually relax, there is a noticeable improvement in the appearance of existing fine lines and wrinkles. Additionally, this relaxation plays a significant role in preventing the formation of new wrinkles, contributing to a smoother and more youthful facial appearance.

Longevity of Anti-Wrinkle Injection Effects

The duration of the effects of anti-wrinkle injections is a key consideration for those opting for this treatment. Generally, these injections maintain their effectiveness for about three months. After this period, most of their effects tend to diminish, which is why we recommend scheduling follow-up treatments every three months.

The longevity of results can vary from person to person. Interestingly, with regular treatments, many clients find that the results tend to last longer over time. This extended effect is due to the cumulative benefit of the injections, as repeated treatments can lead to a prolonged relaxation of the targeted muscles.

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The cost of anti-wrinkle injections in London can vary, primarily depending on the number of facial areas that require treatment. These injections are customised to meet individual needs, focusing on various common treatment areas such as the forehead, frown lines, and the area around the eyes known as crow’s feet.

We adopt a tailored approach to determine each patient’s most effective treatment plan. During the initial consultation, our expert team conducts an in-depth assessment. This evaluation is crucial as it allows us to identify the specific facial regions that would benefit most from anti-wrinkle injections.

The pricing structure is designed to reflect the extent of the treatment required. Our costs are categorised based on the number of units used, ensuring clarity and transparency for our patients.

Embarking on a journey towards a more youthful and vibrant appearance? Look no further than Centre for Surgery, your premier destination for anti-wrinkle injections in the heart of London. With a commitment to exceptional care and results, we stand as a beacon of excellence in aesthetic treatments.

We blend cutting-edge techniques with a patient-centred approach. Our dedicated team of experts ensures a comfortable, tailored experience, making us a top choice for those seeking anti-wrinkle injections. Our clinic, located conveniently on Baker Street, provides a serene and professional environment for all your aesthetic needs.

Patient Testimonials

1. Emma, 42: “After my treatment at Centre for Surgery, I noticed a remarkable difference in my appearance. The fine lines around my eyes have softened significantly. The team was incredibly supportive, guiding me through every step of the process.”
2. Michael, 37: “The results exceeded my expectations. My forehead looks smoother, and I feel more confident. The staff at Centre for Surgery were professional and made me feel completely at ease.”
3. Sophia, 55: “I’ve been visiting Centre for Surgery for my anti-wrinkle injections, and the results are consistently outstanding. The environment is welcoming, and the expertise of the doctors is evident in the natural-looking results.”

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