Anti Wrinkle Injections

ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS

TREATMENT SUMMARY:

PROCEDURE TIME: 30 Minutes

RECOMMENDED NO. OF TREATMENTS: 1

ANAESTHETIC: None required

SIDE EFFECTS: Bruising, redness, swelling

RESULTS: Within 2 weeks

DURATION OF RESULTS: 3-4months

BACK TO WORK: Immediately

FULL RECOVERY: Immediately

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What are anti-wrinkle injections?

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Anti-wrinkle injections are made up of naturally occurring plant proteins called Botulinum Toxin type A. When the protein is injected into a muscle it temporarily blocks the nerve signal which make it unable to contract as tightly. This causes the wrinkles to temporarily relax and soften. This gives a smoother, rejuvenated appearance to the face.

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What areas can be treated?

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The most popular areas are the horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, crow’s feet and bunny lines (small creases on the bridge of the nose). We can also treat a gummy smile and excessive sweating with Botulinum Toxin type A.

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What brand of Botulinum Toxin Type A do you use?

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At Simply Skin Clinic we use the brand Botox®.

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How much do anti-wrinkle injections cost?

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1 area: From £200

2 areas: From £270

3 areas: From £330

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Is it painful?

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We use the smallest needles and the medicine itself does not tend to sting. Most patients refer to it being as painful as having their eyebrows plucked.

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What are the risks?

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There is a small risk of bruising, redness, swelling and a temporary headache. Uncommonly, if the Botox® reaches the upper eyelid muscle there can be transient drooping for approximately 4-6 weeks.  This is the most significant risk and happens in about 1 in 1000 injections. It develops from local spread of the Botox® from the injection site and can be minimised by accurate dosage and proper placement. An adverse or allergic reaction to Botox® is extremely rare. 

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Who should not receive anti-wrinkle injections?

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Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, patients with a history of neuromuscular disease, patients who are taking aminoglycoside antibiotics, penicillins or calcium channel blockers, patients with a known allergy to egg white.

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Will I need any follow up?

​We provide free aftercare and follow up throughout your journey with us. All patients are booked a follow-up review at 2 weeks. This is for us to assess that the desired effect has been achieved and whether further anti-wrinkle injections are required (top-up).