Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Fact Sheet

What Are Anti-Wrinkle Injections?

Anti-wrinkle injections are used to relax specific facial muscles in order to reduce wrinkles that are caused by facial expressions. Once the muscles are relaxed, they can no longer contract to make the non-desired facial expressions. Existing lines gradually smooth out and new lines are prevented from forming.

This technique is most commonly applied to the unwelcome lines of the frown , forehead and laugh lines. With immediate and noticeable results, no surgery and no recovery time, it has been chosen by millions of women as their preferred method of wrinkle reduction.

Botox is the most commonly used product for this kind of treatment, and more information is provided below.

What is Botox®?

Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It’s the same toxin that causes a life-threatening type of food poisoning called Botulism. Botox injections work by weakening certain muscles by blocking the nerve endings. It is very effective for treatment of wrinkles, especially those on the forehead, brows, and around the eyes. Its effects last for about three to four months

What does the treatment involve?

It is a non-surgical procedure whereby a small amount of the drug is administered to selected facial muscles using a very fine needle. The treatment takes around 15-30 minutes. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief, and no anaesthetic is usually required. The injection may sting for a few seconds but normal activities can resume soon after.

After the injection, it takes 2-3 days for the treatment to begin taking effect and up to 7 days to see the full effect. The dose recommended will vary depending on your situation and severity of your lines.

How long does the treatment last?

The effect can last up to 4 months before lines slowly begin to return. If you have repeat treatments, the effect tends to last longer with each accumulative injection.

Which Areas can be treated.

The following website provides a chart of commonly treated areas – www.wrinkleclinicfinder.com.au/Treatments