Anti-Wrinkle
What is it?
Anti-wrinkle injections are used to treat lines and wrinkles. It is an approved cosmetic medication to treat fine lines, wrinkles, and excessive sweating. It has an active ingredient of Botulinum Toxin which is a natural purified protein. Botulinum Toxin reduces muscle movement by interrupting the nerve-muscle pathway. It does this by preventing the release of the neurotransmitter which stimulates muscle fibre contraction ‘Acetycholine’ (ACH) from the nerve ending resulting in a temporary paralysis of the muscle in the treatment area.
What areas of the face are treated?
The most common areas to have treated is the upper face including crows feet, forehead and frown . We do offer other advanced areas to be treated, for example:
- Bunny lines
- Brow lift
- Masseter muscles (for grinding of teeth)
- Platysma bands (for a neck lift)
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- Chin crease
- Downward turn of the mouth
- Gummy smile
- Vertical lip lines and lip flip
- Chin dimpling
- Jaw Slimming
- Trapezius muscle (slimming of the neck muscle)
- Calf slimming
Treatment Details
Pre Treatment
To reduce the risk of bruising we recommend avoiding non prescribed medications that may affect this. Some examples are: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications Aspirin, Ibuprofen- Health supplements high dose Vitamin C, Fish oils, galic, vitamin E- Consuming alcohol 24-72 hours prior to treatment.
Post Treatment
Post treatment you may experience mild redness, swelling and bruising to the area treated:
• Swelling and redness soon settles after 20-30 minutes.
• You can continue your daily activities and wear some light mineral makeup to cover the areas.
• Do not apply prolonged pressure or any skin treatments in the treatment area for the next 2 weeks.
• Avoid lying flat for the next 4 hours.
We advise for the next 24 hours:
• No strenuous exercise, hot spas/saunas, excessive alcohol consumption, active skin care e.g products containing retinol , vitamin C , AHA/BHAs.
Results
Over the next 3-5 days following treatment you will start to notice a reduction in the muscle movement as the anti-wrinkle injection starts to take effect. For optimal results allow a full 2 weeks post treatment for the final result. Generally, it lasts for 3-4 months but can wear off more quickly, this is dependent on strength and size of muscle, dose of anti-wrinkle, lifestyle factors / metabolism, frequency of treatment.
Side Effects
Common: Bruising, swelling and redness at injection site. Tenderness at injection site, headache (following frown and forehead treatment). Uncommon: Tiredness/ fatigue double vision, unwanted nearby muscle weakness due to product diffusion / spread of toxin (drooping eyelid and/ or brow ptosis), dry eyes infection.
Rare: Allergic/ hypersensitivity reaction (itching, rash, welts, wheezing, dizziness, feeling faint) Flu-like symptoms.
Who should not have anti-wrinkle injections
If you are:
• Pregnant and Breastfeeding
• Neuromuscular diseases e.g myasthenia gravis
• Local infection
• Muscle weakness
• Known allergy to Botulinum
• Treatment in the same area less than 2 weeks
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Before & After
Anti Wrinkle Injections
Crows Feet Treatment
Anti Wrinkle Injections
Forehead Treatment
Anti Wrinkle Injections
Frown Lines Treatment
Reviews
Liza
I have been a long time client of Sandika’s. She is a true professional, very happy to recommend her to anyone. I wouldn’t trust anyone else.
Emma
Sandika is a wonderful injector. I went to her for my first ever treatment and was rather nervous. However she made me feel at ease as she explained everything to me and worked at my pace. I felt no pressure and she really listened to my concerns. Sandika treated my anti wrinkle and tear troughs and I am super happy with them. She was very gentle. I would highly recommend going to.
Susan
When it comes to your face you need someone you can trust-I have been having injectables by Nurse Sandika for the last 10 years and wouldn’t see anyone else, she is honest, professional, knowledgeable and eye for detail is fabulous for the natural end result you want. Highly recommend Sandika.
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