Anti wrinkle injections

Anti-wrinkle injections are the most popular cosmetic treatment available at our clinic. The treatment is hugely successful and is known to relax facial muscles, making wrinkles less visible.  

The quick speed of life ages the skin, and stress frequently produces facial wrinkles. These lines, such as the frown lines in the middle of the brow and the worry lines in the forehead, that are created by repeated muscle movement enlarge. The crow’s feet around the eyes are the condition that these injections are used to treat most frequently. Utilizing anti-wrinkle injections is the greatest way to remove these lines.

A medical procedure called anti-wrinkle injections can help to remove fine lines that repeatedly contracting muscles causes. For instance, frowning repeatedly results in frown lines in the middle of the brow, and squinting repeatedly in the sun results in crow’s feet around the eyes. These are more prevalent in expressive people as well as those who are more stressed, exposed to smoking, and exposed to sunlight.

How long do anti-wrinkle injections last?

The duration of the 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.

After the first year of Anti-wrinkle injections treatments, it is suggested that you have Anti-wrinkle injections only twice per year, this allows muscle recovery time. If you are continually having the treatment, it may only need to be applied once a year. One of the main benefits of having this cosmetic treatment completed is that you can start seeing the results of the anti-wrinkle injections within a week.

Who is suitable for anti-wrinkle injections?

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 given to reduce the signs of ageing, this is different for every patient, however, the most popular places are:

The forehead/brow, Between the eyes, Sides of the eyes

What will the treatment involve?

Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the quickest cosmetic treatments available at Ziva Skin and Hair Center. 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.

Are anti-wrinkle injections safe?

Anti-wrinkle injections have been used for many years. Since their introduction, four decades ago anti-wrinkle injection treatments have become a very popular to treat hyperhidrosis, relax muscles, and achieve different cosmetic results.

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

Do anti-wrinkle injections hurt?

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. Usually an anesthetic cream is applied a few minutes before the injections to ease the pain.

What happens after anti-wrinkle injections?

We will advise you to can carry on with your day as normal. At Ziva Skin and Hair Center, our Dermatologist will advise that patients avoid strenuous activity and any facial treatments for up to 24 hours after the treatment. After 4-10 days of having undergone treatment, you will notice an improvement in your lines and wrinkles.

What are the possible side effects?

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 are short-lived and mild, the most common being mild bruising to the site of the injection. Some patients also report mild headaches shortly after the treatment, but these usually subside within 24 hours.

Who Should Not Use Anti-wrinkle injections?

If you are considering having anti-wrinkle treatment, then you should always book a consultation with Ziva Skin and Hair Center. There is a selection of people who are advised not to have this type of treatment:

• 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).