What are Anti-Wrinkle Injections? (Muscle Relaxants)
Anti-wrinkle injections like Botox, Azzalure or Bocouture are used to combat lines and wrinkles in the skin and on the face. The Wrinkle Fairy uses a range of special muscle relaxant injectables which essentially disable particular muscles which are causing the wrinkles and creases. Anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription-only medicine so the treatment is performed by a qualified medical professional.
Botox Injections
How does Botox work?
Botox works on relaxing the dynamic muscles that are responsible for wrinkle formation. A purified natural protein is injected into the area which binds to parts of the muscle that normally receive signals from nerve endings. This allows the muscle to relax, reducing the skin creases or wrinkles that is normally produced by the persistent contraction of these muscles. The active ingredient is a carefully processed form of a bacteria-derived toxin, made in sterile laboratory conditions in much the same way as penicillin is manufactured from mould.
What can Botox treat?
Small amounts are injected into the skin and this results in relaxation of the muscle movement. This can help to reduce unwanted facial features and also treat
The effect should be noticeable within a few days, giving a fresh and rejuvenated appearance.
Am I a Candidate for Anti-Wrinkle Injectable Treatments?
As your face lengthens with age and loses volume, your skin tends to sag, wrinkle and thin over time. Natural ageing processes and sun damage causes volume loss of facial muscle, fat and tissue and the sagging & wrinkling of your overlying skin. As your skin becomes lax and sags, lines and wrinkles form or deepen, and bone atrophy also creates a more ‘downward’ look to the entire face.
Are Botox Injections painful?
There can be a slight sting with the injection however the vast majority of patients find treatment very comfortable. The small amount of pain you feel can be significantly reduced by finding an injector with a gentle touch and choosing an injector that how knows to avoid the many facial nerves.
Where can Botox be used?
Botox and other Anti-wrinkle injections are for reducing lines and wrinkles – and can be used across most areas of the face. Areas where anti-wrinkle injections are most frequently used:
Anti-Wrinkle Injection have many uses – but they are a prescription cosmetic medical treatment and you need to be sure you understand the process, post-treatment care and injecting risks. Ask for details by booking a consultation to see if you’re a good candidate for cosmetic injectables treatments – phone us or send an email.
What else can Cosmetic Injections do?
Most of all, skillfully applied cosmetic facial injections can help your skin look more radiant and rested, with minimal treatment time and less risks than facial surgery.
Injections are also more affordable than cosmetic surgery, although fillers are commonly combined with a facelift or other rejuvenating facial surgery procedures for optimal results.
Are Botox injections safe?
There are risks involved with injections, which is why you need to read the consent form carefully AND understand how to care for your skin before and after injections. Injections in the hands of a skilled Medical Clinician with a solid knowledge of facial anatomy and vascularity differences in faces, have minimal risks for suitable patients; but they are not, however, risk free.
Be sure to explore the benefits and injecting risks before consenting to a cosmetic injection procedure. Also, be sure you follow your Injecting Clinician’s instructions precisely to minimise complication risks after getting injections (don’t fly for at least 2 weeks after facial fillers). Know that results can vary from patient to patient and there can be some variability in how long the injections last.
When is the best time to have Botox?
Botox and Anti-wrinkle injections need to be done at least 2 weeks before a big event (such as a wedding) and results take a few weeks to become visible, as the injected solution relaxes the muscles over time. Repeat treatments are often needed (top up injections) – but the skill of your injector – and your skin’s reaction – may allow you to go a lot longer between sessions (make sure they are using a real vs fake cosmetic injection solution, and are not over diluting it).
Are there different types of Wrinkles?
There are wrinkles, and then there are wrinkles!
There are many types of wrinkles including horizontal forehead wrinkles, the vertical wrinkles above the nose between the eyebrows, the horizontal wrinkles across the bridge of the nose and down the sides of the upper part of the nose, the so-called ‘crows feet’ at the corners of the eye, the wrinkles of the lower eyelid.
The upper face (eyes, forehead) is often the most frequent area of complaint in relation to ageing facial skin, followed by the lines or wrinkles around the mouth or sagging jawline skin.
The eyes and forehead age faster for most people because they are used to blink and to make facial expressions.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections can be used as a treatment or earlier in life in a preventative manner to reduce lines and wrinkles and leave the face looking more rested and youthful.
One notable exception to the eye area and forehead area being the facial location that often shows deeper wrinkles first, is the down-sloping grooves at each corner of the mouth.
This is due to over action or repeated action of muscles that depress the corners of the mouth in a downward direction. Drinking, eating, chewing, smoking or vaping can also make these lines appear deeper and more prominent.
What causes facial wrinkles in the first place?
Primarily, the muscles and skin of the face age over time. Skin loses collagen and skin folds and lines form after decades of repeated facial expressions. Getting too much sun also damages the skin, and leads to an increase in skin concerns such as pigmentation, deeper lines and wrinkles. And it doesn’t even need to be said that smoking is one of the absolute WORST things you can do for your skin. So is having poor nutrition and inadequate water intake.
Sometimes the wrinkles you see on your face relate to a loss of skeletal volume. That’s because bones deteriorate and atrophy over time and with ageing. Volume can be replaced with Dermal Filler injections and the combined effect of anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers can be very rejuvenating and long lasting. Cheek augmentation – done properly using the right amounts of dermal filler – boosts the entire appearance of the face.
Getting it right first time!
The key to getting a natural looking result with Dermal Fillers and Anti-Wrinkle Injections is to choose a strategic, highly experienced cosmetic Injector.
What are Anti-Wrinkle Injections using, exactly?
Anti-wrinkle injections treat lines and wrinkles in the skin by relaxing and temporarily disabling certain facial muscles. The effects wear offer after a period of several months. Multiple treatments may be needed if your wrinkles are very ingrained and deep; and sometimes injections are best off when combined with skin resurfacing such as Microneedling, peels or skin laser treatments.
Anti-Wrinkle Solutions and Dermal Fillers: Top Brands that are reputable are usually better tolerated than unknown formulas that may be used by cheap injection clinics. The active ingredient for the muscle relaxant injection solutions are derived from bacteria in sterile laboratory conditions. This product has a variety of medical and cosmetic uses and has been used effectively for several decades, with a long history of efficacy, safety and complications reporting.
All injection treatments carry risks, however. They ARE considered to be a Pharmaceutical product and are invasive as they involve skin penetration. Be sure you understand your risks. Depending on what you’re choosing, your injector may use a muscle relaxer pharmaceutical product or a dermal filler of varying consistency. We only use reputable, well-proven dermal filler brands and wrinkle relaxing solutions.
Essentially, these solutions are injected in to the area to relax wrinkle causing muscles, creating a refreshed look. Anti-wrinkle injection is a prescription-only medicine so the treatment is performed by a qualified medical professional.
How do Anti-Wrinkle Injections work on facial lines and wrinkles?
Anti-wrinkle injections work by relaxing the dynamic muscles that are responsible for wrinkle formation. Small amounts are injected in to the skin, superficially, and this results in relaxation of the muscle movement. When will I see results from cosmetic injections for wrinkles – and how long does it last?
Generally, some people will begin to see the results of cosmetic injections within a few days of their treatment, but it typically takes 7 to 10 – even up to 2 weeks – to see the actual final results. Remember, these are temporary – and ask your Clinician how to care for your skin after having injections (don’t do strenuous exercise right away either). The effects of anti-wrinkle injections usually last up to up to 3 to 4 months and the longevity of the effect INCREASES with continued treatments.
If you have regular treatments, over time, the effects may last longer and the skin will look better.
How do I maintain the results of my muscle-relaxing injections or anti-wrinkle cosmetic injection treatments?
Regular anti-wrinkle injections may help improve the longevity of the treatment’s effects.
Some patients notice they can typically wait longer between injection sessions over time; for some patients, it may be the reverse – it really depends on a variety of factors including muscles, anatomy, skin health and lifestyle as well as what solution is used and how much is used.
The Wrinkle Fairy can discuss a treatment plan for regular anti-wrinkle injections for you.
What are the possible side effects of cosmetic injectables?
In the treatment of upper facial lines, the doses that are used are small. In most cases, any side effects or unwanted effects are usually temporary, and are limited to where the treatment was injected.
Possible side effects of cosmetic injections including Muscle-Relaxing Anti-Wrinkle Injections, Dermal Fillers or Fat Dissolving Treatments include:
Other risks associated with dermal fillers or cosmetic injections (which may be minimised by good sterilisation procedures and a highly skilled injecting strategy implemented by an experienced Cosmetic Injector)
Most side effects from cosmetic injections last only a few days – but some people with sensitivities may experience these for a longer period. Discuss this in detail with your clinician before proceeding, and DO be sure you understand ALL risks from cosmetic injection treatments. Remember, too, that individual results can vary.
Can Anti-Wrinkle Injection treatments be combined with other products and procedures?
Many people combine anti-wrinkle injection treatments with other cosmetic procedures such as skin treatments that help improve skin tone, texture and quality. The Wrinkle Fairy can discuss an individual treatment plan to help you reach your facial enhancement and rejuvenation goals.