Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Lines and wrinkles are a natural and unstoppable part of the ageing process. While they are inevitable they can be prevented and reduced.

This treatment reduces wrinkles and expression lines between the eyebrows, around the eyes and across the forehead, creating smoother skin and a younger appearance.

How it is performed;

Tiny amounts of a purified BTX protein, which has been used in many aspects of medicine for over 20 years. It is a prescription only medicine, which can only be prescribed by a doctor, dentist or nurse prescriber.

The injections prevents the muscle from contracting allowing the skin to recover and soften. The wrinkle relaxing injections are very specific and only reduce the movement of targeted muscles not affecting untreated muscles so allowing a natural range of facial expression.

The procedure takes approximately ten minutes and using a tiny micro-needle, a very small amount of BTX is injected into several areas of the face. Discomfort is minimal and you can resume normal activities immediately afterwards. These treatments are temporary lasting between three to five months; repeat of the treatment would then be required to maintain and improve results.

Possible side effects

• Slight bruising/swelling/redness at the injection site
• Mild discomfort
• A slight, short lived headache
• Rarely an adjacent muscle may be weakened for several weeks
• Rare temporary drooping of the eyelid/eyebrow

Contra-indications

• Pregnancy
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Blood coagulation disorders
• Breast feeding
• Lambert-Eaton syndrome

The treatment has virtually no recovery time necessary; you can resume your normal activities immediately after treatment. All consultations are carried out by Dr Gemma Barrett prior to treatment.

Treatable areas include

• Frown lines between the eyes
• Forehead lines
• ‘Crows feet’ – lines around the eyes
• Lines around the mouth