Anti Wrinkle Injection Treatment
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"The first impression is the last impression" — this saying emphasizes how much our skin speaks about us. For some, acne, scars, or signs of aging can affect their confidence and overall persona. Anti-wrinkle injection treatments have been a trusted solution for many to address issues like frown lines, sagging, and other visible signs of aging. This treatment offers a way to maintain a youthful, vibrant appearance without relying on anti-aging creams.
As we age, natural changes can occur, such as:
- Roughening of the skin
- Loss of skin firmness
- Increased skin transparency
- Skin becoming more fragile
If these changes concern you, anti-wrinkle injections can provide a smooth, youthful solution to restore your skin’s natural glow.
This cosmetic procedure utilizes a natural protein that is injected into targeted muscles to temporarily block their ability to contract, effectively halting the formation of wrinkles. This process keeps the skin smooth, youthful, and free from visible fine lines. Anti-wrinkle injection treatments are highly recommended by cosmetic surgeons worldwide to treat acne scars, fine lines, and maintain muscle firmness. It is particularly effective for reducing wrinkles that have not yet become deeply set.
The procedure involves mixing the chemical with saline before injecting it into the skin's tissue.
Anesthesia: A topical anesthetic cream or lotion is applied to ensure comfort during the procedure.
Incision: The anti-wrinkle injection is prepared with saline and injected into the targeted area.
Recovery Time: The procedure requires minimal recovery, typically around 24-72 hours. While a temporary mark may appear at the injection site, it generally fades within two weeks.
It may take about 7 days to start seeing visible results, with full effects becoming evident after two weeks, not just to you but to everyone around you.
The results of anti-wrinkle injection treatment are highly beneficial, with the following advantages:
- Safe with minimal complications
- Cost-effective
- Minimal recovery time required
- Promotes healthier, fresher-looking skin
- No downtime
While the treatment is generally safe, there are a few potential risks that may occur:
- Headache
- Bleeding
- Mild nausea
- Dry mouth
- Rashes
- Swelling
Anti-wrinkle injections are especially effective in addressing frown lines and wrinkles, which are typically among the first signs of aging. The treatment can help with the following aging-related skin changes:
- Thinning of the epidermis (the skin’s surface layer)
- Loss of elastin, causing skin to lose its firmness and sag
- Flattening of the junction between the epidermis and dermis
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTION?
Anti-Wrinkle Injection is best suited for patients [18-65 years] who do not want surgery, but desire reduction or elimination of wrinkles in certain areas.
CAN I HAVE ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTION AND FILLERS DONE RIGHT BEFORE A BIG EVENT LIKE A VACATION OR REUNION?
YES! The treatment allows immediate return to normal activities since bruising and swelling is minimal or nonexistent in some cases.
CAN IT TREAT ALL KINDS OF WRINKLES?
It treats dynamic wrinkles better than static wrinkles. It treats the forehead lines, crow’s feet [lines near the corner of the eye] frown lines[in between eyebrow], near the lip, top of the nose[bunny lines], neck bands. This injection can also be used for eyebrow shaping and gummy smile treatment.
HOW DOES ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTION WORK?
It works by simply blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles, reducing the activities of the muscles underneath the skin to create a smooth and refreshed appearance.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
The effects last up to five months, at which point muscle movement again returns to normal.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCEDURE TAKE?
Generally, after the consultation, the entire procedure only takes up to 10 minutes. Since there is no downtime–you can have it during your lunchtime as well!
HOW MANY TIMES CAN I HAVE IT INJECTED?
There is no limit to the number of injections a patient can have over time. Injections need to be repeated 6monthly to retain the results.
IS THIS TREATMENT PAINFUL?
Discomfort is usually minimal and brief. Prior to injection, your physician or nurse may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes.
WHAT AFTERCARE IS REQUIRED?
We recommend you not to lie down or rub the injection area for 4 hours after treatment. This prevents the medicine from spreading. It is advisable to make facial gestures to help the medicine get into the treated muscles effectively.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
This is a very safe treatment. There may be some bruising which resolves quickly. Another potential risk is a weakness in surrounding muscles, created by the unwanted spread of this prescription medicine that is being injected, however, this can be easily resolved. With proper injection technique and a qualified dermatologist, the risk is eliminated.
WHAT DOES THIS INJECTION CONSISTS OF?
This is actually prescription medicine injected into the facial muscles to help temporarily improve the appearance of wrinkles, which are caused by repeated facial movements. The most commonly treated areas include: i. The lines near the corner of eyes known as crows feet caused by squinting or smiling. ii. Horizontal lines across the forehead caused by raising the eyebrow. iii. Glabellar lines between the eyebrows caused by frowning.