Anti-Wrinkle Treatments
What are anti-wrinkle treatments?
Botulinum toxin commonly called Botox is used to target muscles in different parts of the face and smooth out wrinkles. It can also be used to contour different areas of the face and accentuate youthfulness in facial features. The toxin inhibits the signals in our muscles responsible for muscle contraction and therefore stops us from developing wrinkles, in time these wrinkles disappear, and the skin becomes more smooth and appears more rejuvenated and fresh.
- Botulinum toxin effects usually take place within the first week and fully develop within 14 days.
- Treatments usually last between 3-6 months depending on the individual and other metabolic factors.
Lower face
Lip Flip, Gummy smile, Downturned corners of the mouth and pebbled chin.
We can use anti-wrinkle treatment to correct excessive gum showing above teeth when smiling called gummy smiles, create a better-looking smile by targeting the corners of the mouth and rectifying a downturned smile which makes some people look sad or grumpy and finally gets rid of wrinkles and improve the shape and appearance of the chin area.
We can also enhance the size of your upper lip called a lip flip by using anti-wrinkle treatment.
Neck/Platysmal Bands
Anti-wrinkle treatments can be used to prevent wrinkles from forming around the neck and lower jawline areas and help contour these areas and create a sharper-looking jawline. This anti-ageing treatment is known as the Nefertiti lift and is very popular amongst female patients of many ages and those with strong neck muscles wanting to prevent deep necklines from developing later on in life.
Upper Face
Bunny Lines, Crow’s Feet, Frown Lines, Brow Lift
Anti-wrinkle treatments can be used on upper face areas such as the forehead to smooth horizontal lines, the frown lines (glabella) between the eyebrows, around the eyes (crow’s feet) to reduce fine lines and around the nose to treat bunny lines and create a more refreshed appearance. Anti-wrinkle treatment can also be used to raise the brows and give you a more defined complexion.
Excessive Sweating (cosmetic)
This popular treatment involves injecting the area of the skin that contains sweat glands in the underarm which helps reduce excessive sweating also known as hyperhidrosis. This treatment is popular amongst those who wish to reduce the amount they sweat due to their work environment, exercise routine or during warmer months of the year. This is a perfect temporarily way to stay sweat-free on your special days.
Masseter
Jaw muscles on both sides of the face are targeted with anti-wrinkles treatment in order aesthetically improve the appearance of the face by contouring the jaw line. Masseter muscles in many of us grow with time giving us a round and bulky appearance around the jawline. By injecting these muscles we can help reduce their size and create a slimmer, sharper and more defined jawline.
