Anti-wrinkle injections, also known as wrinkle relaxers or neurotoxin injections, are a popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. The most commonly used injectables for this purpose is Botulinum Toxin Type A.

The duration of results lasts for around 3 – 4 months. We advise all of our patients that during the first year of Anti-wrinkle injections treatment, you may need to have the treatment done approximately 3 times.

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After the first year of Anti-wrinkle injections treatments, it is suggested that you have Anti-wrinkle injections applied only twice per year, this allows muscle recovery time.

The duration of results lasts for around 3 – 4 months. We advise all of our patients that during the first year of Anti-wrinkle injections treatment, you may need to have the treatment done approximately 3 times.

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After the first year of Anti-wrinkle injections treatments, it is suggested that you have Anti-wrinkle injections applied only twice per year, this allows muscle recovery time.

Anti-wrinkle injections are suitable for patients that wish to reduce the appearance of forehead lines, frown lines or wrinkles around their eyes. We are often asked where anti-wrinkle injections should be applied to reduce the signs of ageing, this is different for every patient, however, the most popular places are:

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• Horizontal Forehead Lines.

• Frown Lines – 11 lines between the eyebrows.

• Crow’s Feet – Around the eyes.

• Bunny Lines – Scrunch lines on the nose.

• Underarms for Hyperhidrosis – excessive sweating.

Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the quickest cosmetic treatments available at Good Place Clinic & Spa. The treatment will involve a doctor making a series of small injections into the muscles of your face. The injection process itself will only take a few minutes.

Anti-wrinkle injections have been used for many years. Anti-wrinkle injections were first used four decades ago, however, the treatment has changed over the years. To this day, Doctors not only use Anti-wrinkle injections for cosmetic patients, but they also use it to relax muscles and sweat glands.

Anti-wrinkle injections are safe when they are completed by a trained medical practitioner. Medical practitioners must have the appropriate training to complete this non-surgical treatment, the risks are extremely minimal.

This is a non-surgical treatment, therefore, the procedure is largely pain-free. If you are uncomfortable with needles, then there you may feel mild discomfort which is experienced due to the small needle injection involved.

Aftercare is Everything.

• No pressure on the treated area for 6- 8 hours post treatment.

• Remain upright for 4 hours post treatment.

• Avoid Excessive Exercise, Alcohol and Extreme Temperatures for 24 hours Post Treatment.

• No Makeup for 24 Hours post treatment.

If you are worried about the side effects of Anti-wrinkle injections, then you should always visit a professional medical Anti-wrinkle injections clinic. Some of the side effects which are associated with Anti-wrinkle injections includes:

• Mild swelling at the injection site.

• Mild tenderness and bruising at or around injection site.

• Mild headache.

• Mild feeling of heaviness.

If you are considering having Anti-wrinkle injections completed, then you should always book in for a consultation with Dr Bianca at Good Place Clinic & Spa. There is a selection of people who are advised not to have this type of treatment completed:

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• The injection site is infected

• You are allergic to any of the ingredients

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding

• You have a neuromuscular disorder (e.g. myasthenia gravis)

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If you are still unsure if you are suited for Anti-wrinkle injections treatment then a full list of side effects, cautions and contraindications will be discussed at face to face consultation. We can also discuss this over the phone with you.