ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS
Wrinkles can be identified in two ways: expressive or static. Expressive lines are, as the term suggests, those which are evident when expressing emotion. Static lines are those which remain evident even when the face is relaxed.
injections into the affected muscles block the neurotransmitter which stimulates the muscle to contract, thereby ‘relaxing’ the muscle. This can be beneficial by removing or softening existing wrinkles and preventing future wrinkles from developing. Depending on the age, sex and overall depth of the wrinkles, all clients require a varied amount of anti-wrinkle injections, therefore we offer a free 2 week follow up and top up to ensure you all achieve your desired goals
The main areas that are affected by expressive and static lines are as follows:
Glabella – Frown lines
The Glabella is the area between your brows. Over time, some may find that there is a deep line that becomes quite prominent. The use of botulinum toxin can not only relax the muscle to stop you from overworking that area, but it can also reduce the appearance of that static groove.
Forehead – horizontal line
Likewise, the forehead is an area where we tend to get both expressive and static lines. The use of botulinum toxin relaxes the area to stop over-expression.
Crows’ Feet – Corner of the eye
This is a concern many of our patients have. Many believe the eye (and lip) area to be the most obvious site for ageing. Not all products can be used in this area, and it is always important to check that the injector administering treatment is highly-skilled when injecting around the eyes.
Bunny Lines – Top of the nose
Bunny lines are most evident when smiling. They form on the bridge of the nose, near the tear duct of the eye. If in doubt, picture a bunny scrunching up its nose. While it might not be an obvious area to treat, it can be a bugbear for those who do not like the way their smile appears in photos and so on.
Brow – Lifting of the brow area
Surgery is usually the last resort for patients. They wish to get great results all the same, but would rather not go under the knife, and that is completely understandable. So how do you get a brow lift without the scalpel? Botulinum toxin can be used as a non-surgical alternative by introducing the solution to key points, relaxing the muscles we use to frown, lifting the weight that we naturally want to push down.
Jawline – Non-surgical reshaping
If your masseter muscle is particularly robust, it can make your jawline rather square. If you desire a slimmer, heart-shaped jaw, botulinum toxin can be used to streamline the area. This is particularly favourable among women.