WRINKLE INJECTION

What are 'wrinkle injection treatments'?

Wrinkle injection treatments involve the use of a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles creating a smoothed, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance. It’s a simple non-surgical procedure that smoothes the deep, persistent facial lines that develop over time. One ten minute treatment ? a few tiny injections ? relaxes the muscles that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed for over four months.

How do 'wrinkle injection treatments' work?

Many facial wrinkles occur when we make repeated facial expressions. The wrinkle injections relax the tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines, leaving the overlying skin smooth and unwrinkled. Once the muscle is relaxed, you cannot contract it and continue to make the undesirable facial expression. Thus the lines gradually smooth out from disuse, and new creases are prevented from forming.

Wrinkle injections work on the specific areas treated. Other muscles like those used to raise the eyebrows are not affected so a natural expression is maintained. It will not "freeze" your facial expressions. It softens them and works where you want it to.

What to expect from the treatment:

The procedure involves a doctor injecting tiny amounts of a purified protein into selected facial muscles by using a very fine needle. Discomfort is minimal and brief.

Most people resume normal activities immediately. After injection, it takes 2-3 days for the injections to begin taking effect and around 7 days to see the full result.

The procedure may last over four months, depending on the individual. You can decide to repeat the procedure as you wish. The result will wear off gradually and expression lines slowly return. To maintain the effect you will require repeat injections 2-3 times a year. Studies show that with repeat treatments, the effect can last longer, so you may require less frequent treatment in the future to maintain the result you have come to like.

In the amounts used for wrinkly therapy, the most common side effects are temporary and localized to the area of injection. These include soreness or mild bruising, which can be easily covered with makeup; headache and less commonly, you may develop a heavy eyelid lasting 1-4 weeks which your doctor may be able to treat. There have been no permanent side effects of Botulinum reported.

Wrinkle injection treatments are used widely for the elimination of:

* Frown lines between the eyebrows 
* Horizontal forehead wrinkles 
* Crows feet or smile lines around the eyes It is also being used to lift the eyebrow and open up the eye for a more youthful appearance.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. Are 'wrinkle injection treatments' a common cosmetic procedure?

Wrinkle injection treatments were the number one cosmetic procedure in 2001, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

2. Is it suitable for Men?

Wrinkle injection treatments are as equally effective on men and women. Because of its effectiveness for stress (frown) lines, it is popular with many businessmen, leaving them looking more refreshed and approachable.

3. Will my lines look worse if I choose not to continue treatments?

No. Your lines will gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance.

4. Can wrinkle injection treatments be combined with other procedures?

Yes, they are often used in combination with wrinkle fillers, Aesthetic Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation, and microdermabrasion. So now you can choose to live with wrinkles, or you can choose to live without them!

PRE AND POST CARE:

Following your Winkle Injection treatment:

1. DO NOT massage the injected area.

2. DO NOT have a facial or microdermabrasion for at least one week after the treatment.

3. DO use the muscles that were injected by trying to frown, squint or raise your eyebrows.

4. DO NOT lie down in a flat position. The effect of botulinum injections is usually seen three-to-seven days after treatment.

5. It is advantageous to use our 'age-delete' Beta Alistine moisturiser cream skin care programme to further refine and rejuvenate your skin. The effect of the wrinkle injections is usually seen three-to-seven days after treatment.

Typically the wrinkles will return three-to-six months after treatment. At this point, a repeat treatment is recommended to relax the muscles and re-soften your lines.