Anti Wrinkle Treatment

Anti-Wrinkle Treatment

Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Facial lines and wrinkles can create a tired or stressed appearance. We know that by carefully relaxing the underlying muscles we can give clients a fresher, more relaxed appearance. Our approach to wrinkle relaxers is always customised to your needs. At each visit we thoroughly assess how your muscles are working and will recommend a plan to achieve beautiful natural results for you.

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This anti-wrinkle treatment aims to reduce and sometimes eliminate lines on the face giving you a more youthful appearance. It is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment with very little side effects and recovery time. Botox is the trade name for a medicine called Botulinum Toxin Type A.

Who carries out the Treatment?

All facial rejuvenation is carried out by Dr Frank Rowe who has completed several facial rejuvenation courses and has been carrying out botulinum toxin injections for over a decade.

Where is it used?

Botulinum toxin is used to treat wrinkles that appear with movement on the face. The three main areas which are treated are horizontal lines on the forehead, crows feet and frown lines. Any of these areas can be treated independently and we will advise you in a free consultation which areas you are most likely to benefit from with anti-wrinkle treatment.

What to expect?

Frank will aim for a natural appearance and a light touch treatment. This will take only a few minutes per site to complete. The treatment is relatively painless and involves very small needles to administer the botulinum toxin. You can expect mild redness and bumps in the treated area for up to 15-20 minutes post-procedure. Occasionally bruising can occur, this will fade over a number of days and can be covered up with make-up. Most patients find they can return to their normal activities straight away.

Results

Following treatment, it can take up to 2 weeks for the botulinum toxin to reach its full effect. A two week follow up appointment will be scheduled to assess the results and a complimentary top-up can be completed if needed.

Top Up Policy

All our clients are offered a review appointment within 3 weeks of treatment and we are always more than happy to administer more Botulinum Toxin A if requred. Unfortunately no top-ups will be performed more than 3 weeks (21 days) post treatment. We cannot ‘top-up’ after this point as it would increase your risk of developing an immunity to Botulinum Toxin A years in the future and for this reason it is not a risk worth taking!

How long does it last?

Most patients will find the effects last around 4 months, however this can vary from 4 – 6 months. This will depend on treatment area involved and will also vary from patient to patient. Some evidence suggests that with regular treatment the effects can last longer.

Your questions answered.

Does Botulinum Toxin Type help prevent wrinkles?

Yes, Botulinum Toxin A helps prevent the formation of new dynamic lines and stops dynamic lines that have already been formed from deepening. The rationale for starting Botulinum Toxin A early is the prevention of the permanent development of deep wrinkles or lines.

The average woman begins to show signs of facial aging around the age of 25. The first signs of aging in women are new lines around the eyes (crow’s feet) and around the mouth, as well the “elevens” – the frown lines between the eyebrows. Women tend to show the first signs of aging younger than men because a women’s facial skin is thinner. Men have thicker skin and an increased blood supply to the skin of the face. For this reason, men tend to start using Botulinum Toxin A later in life; around their mid-thirties.

As Botulinum Toxin A can have a preventative effect, it’s best not to wait until your wrinkles or lines are deeply etched on the face and then expect an overnight miracle!

What are the risks of having Botulinum Toxin type A?

Botulinum Toxin A is a medical procedure and should only be administered by appropriately trained medical professionals. Botulinum Toxin A is an extremely safe procedure with a safety record spanning 20 years. Nonetheless, it is still important to remember that because it is a medical procedure there are risks and potential side effects.

Any time that the skin is pierced with a needle – you risk infection, swelling and bruising, even if it’s only a minor risk. It is advisable not to wear makeup or touch the treated area for 24 hours after treatment.

Headache. Up to 10% of patients can experience a headache. Some patients have described it as a feeling of heaviness in the forehead region in the first week of treatment. This typically resolves within the first 14 days.

Eyebrow or eyelid ptosis. These are the most undesirable side effects. This is where either the eyelid or eyebrow visibly drops. True ptoses are reported to occur in approximately 3% of cases and can be due to regional anatomical variation, injector technique, poor compliance with post-operative advice or a combination of factors. If you have had a ptosis previously then you are more likely to have it occur again. Most ptoses resolve within 6 weeks

Are there potential side effects?