Anti-Wrinkle Injections stop wrinkles forming.

Anti-wrinkle injections involve injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A into wrinkle-forming muscles. The injection causes weakness or paralysis of these muscles and wrinkles either disappear, or are softened.

• The procedure takes approximately 5-10 minutes. Ice or local anaesthetic can be applied to the treatment area.
• Recovery : You can return to your usual activities immediately after the procedure.
• The effects are seen within two weeks.
• The results last 3-6 months..

What is used for
frown lines • crow's feet • forehead wrinkles • brow lift • smoker's lines • lifting the jowls and jaw line • neck lift • excessive sweating • migraines and more...

Side effects

• Slight swelling, redness or bruising may last for a few days.
• There is an increased risk of bruising if you are on the following:

Glucosamine • Fish Oil • Green Tea • Antibiotics • Aspirin & Blood thinning medication (warfarin, clexane) • Anti-inflammatory medications (eg Nurofen)

NOTE : We do not recommend stopping any medication that has been prescribed to you by your doctor.

Safety
Botulinum toxin type A has been used by Neurologists for treatment of muscle spasms for over 20 years, with no long term side effects reported.
Anti-wrinkle injections cannot be used in the following

• Pregnancy
• Neuromuscular disorders : Myesthenia Gravis, Eaton-Lambert Syndrome