How do anti-wrinkle injections work?

Anti wrinkle injections Melbourne are becoming increasingly popular among men and women alike, who are looking to smooth fine lines and wrinkles and refine their overall look. Often used as a preventative treatment, they can be a quick and effective way to ‘stop the clock’ and boost confidence levels.

 

But how do anti-wrinkle injections actually work? Keep reading as we delve deeper into how this treatment works, when you will see results and what you can expect if you book an anti-wrinkle injectables treatment with us!

 

 

Anti-wrinkle injectables are actually a purified protein that has been diluted many times and works by blocking the chemical signal that the brain sends to the muscle telling the muscle to contract. This means that when the brain says ‘squint, it’s sunny’, the muscles are saying ‘I can’t hear you’.

 

In effect the treatment relaxes and lifts the muscle, softening the look of lines and giving a tighter, smoother appearance. Only small amounts of the product are administered so that your body will easily break it down after a period of time and after it has had its desired effect.

 

ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS DO:

Prevent wrinkles from forming

Reduce worsening of wrinkles that already exist

 

ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS DO NOT:

Improve the quality of your skin (we use dermal fillers, chemical peels, light and energy treatments, for that)

Boost collagen (we use lasers, chemical peels, light and energy treatments for that)

Increase volume (we use dermal fillers for that)

Soften wrinkles (we use dermal fillers for that)

Erase fine lines and wrinkles (we use microdermabrasion or dermal fillers for that)

Anti-wrinkle injections are very specifically named because they prevent the mechanical muscle action that directly causes wrinkles – the contraction of certain muscles that draw your skin together forming a crease, as part of our facial expressions. Over time, these creases become ingrained in your skin, forming a permanent fine line or wrinkle.

As skin ages, it loses collagen and elasticity, which causes sagging. This sagging then also results in creases, until eventually our face becomes the criss-cross pattern we see in our grandparents and great grandparents.

 

The process of ageing skin can’t be stopped, but it can be slowed with anti-wrinkle injections and other cosmetic treatments that boost collagen and improve skin texture. Anti-wrinkle injections are not designed to do anything else except stop the repetitive movement of your face that causes wrinkles, thereby halting or preventing wrinkles.

 

How do anti-wrinkle injections work?

Anti-wrinkle injections are the best non-surgical choice for smoothing out upper, middle and lower face wrinkles and fine lines. When you get wrinkle injections, the muscles in your skin relax. This helps them soften and create a smoother looking skin.

 

Since 2005, we have focused on the best anti-wrinkle injection techniques. We know now that wrinkle injections can treat much more than frown lines and crow’s feet. It’s possible to treat your forehead lines, improve your brow shape, reduce your down-turning mouth, reduce chin dimpling and even narrow a wide face. Get more in depth anti-wrinkle information here

 

What are anti-wrinkle injections used for?

We can use anti-wrinkle injections to relax the facial muscles that are causing your deep furrows and wrinkles. Before you get an anti-wrinkle treatment we recommend you check out the people who will be consulting and injecting your wrinkle treatment. Sometimes the ‘best deal’ may not result in the best results!

 

Our highly trained, experienced cosmetic doctors and cosmetic nurses can target specific areas of your face. From crow’s feet, and vertical frown (sometimes called the 11 lines) to laughter lines around the eyes. At your consultation, your cosmetic doctor or cosmetic nurse will discuss in depth what you’d like and how you would like to look. We can then advise what the best anti-wrinkle injection treatment will be.

 

Our anti-wrinkle injections contain a protein that triggers the injected facial muscle to smooth out and relax the wrinkles in the treatment area. You will see noticeable improvements in the treatment area within a few days. Many of our patients report they see the best anti-wrinkle injection results after 7-10 days.

When will I see the results?

It generally takes three to 10 days after the treatment for the maximum to develop fully and re-treatment should not occur within that period. The effect can last up to four months, although with regular treatments it may be possible to reduce the dosage. The treatment may be less effective for people over 60 due to poorer muscle tone.

 

 

What can I expect at my anti-wrinkle appointment?

The most common treatment areas for wrinkle reduction are crow’s feet (lines around the outer eyes), glabella (between the eyes) and the forehead. Other areas including ‘bunny lines’ (lines on the nose), jaw-line, chin and neck may also be treated and at Australian Skin Clinics, we have experienced practitioners who treat even the most complex areas. Muscle relaxants can even be used to treat excessive sweating and jaw grinding.

 

Following treatment, a review appointment is advised to assess the effectiveness of the dosage given. Although side effects are very rare, being treated by an experienced practitioner will reduce your risks further.

 

The aim of anti-wrinkle injections is to give a natural result to help patients look their best for their age and to assist in preventing further lines emerging. It is not an exact science and a competent injector will always err on the side of caution for the first treatment – it is easy to add extra but we cannot remove over-treatment!