Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti-wrinkle injections are used to relax the muscles which allow wrinkles to disappear or prevent wrinkles from forming. The most common area that anti-wrinkle injections are used are in the brow, between the eyebrows for ‘scowl lines’ and for the ‘crow’s feet’ around the eyes. Anti-wrinkle injections are also used to control hyperactive sweat glands, hyperhydrosis, headaches and blepharospasm or twitching of the eyes.

What are anti-wrinkle injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections involve a series of small injections into muscle. The injection is a chemical produced by the bacteria clostridium Botulinum. Its most common use in cosmetic medicine is to weaken muscles, which are contributing towards the formation of wrinkles, for example on the brow or around the eyes. The reduced facial movement allows the skin to rejuvenate with a reduction in wrinkle formation. Depending on the skin condition, pre-existing wrinkles may fade.

How long do they last?
Weakening of the injected muscles begins to be apparent after 2-3 days with the peak effect being reached after 7 days. Results can last 4-7 months when the procedure can be repeated if desired.

Advantages of anti-wrinkle injections
This is an effective non-surgical alternative for the treatment and prevention of selected wrinkling of the face.

Alternative treatments
Alternative forms of non-surgical and surgical management for the appearance of wrinkles and lines in the skin consist of treatment with injectable fillers (such as Non-permanent injectibles), skin resurfacing (laserbrasion/dermabrasion/chemical peels) or facial rejuvenation surgery such as facelifting, browlifting, or eyelid surgery.