Anti Wrinkle Injections
What are anti wrinkle injections used for?
The medication botulinum toxin, commonly known as botox, is used as anti-wrinkle injections by carefully targeting specific facial muscle groups with the goal of improving expressions and softening the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
The treatment works by limiting the contraction of certain muscle groups which in turn limits the strength of wrinkles. This is very beneficial in preventing new lines from forming and reducing the harshness of existing ones. However, due to its beneficial effect on skin pores, patients usually also find their skin looking fresher and rejuvenated. The results are noticeable in one to two weeks and tend to last three to four months.
Botox can also be used in reducing muscle bulk as commonly used for jawline slimming or target sweat glands and help with excessive sweating.
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Chin wrinkles
A “wrinkly chin” is often the result of an overactive chin muscle (mentalis). You can see this overactivity in most people due to the normal ageing process: however, it can also be seen in younger people as well. The muscle causes dimpling and bumps and after years of repetitive movements, the overlying skin becomes wrinkly. The skin’s texture gets worse over time and thin cross-hatched lines develop creating a cobblestone chin or orange peel chin. Fortunately, the mentalis muscle can easily and safely be treated. Two weeks, after the treatment you can see improvements in the wrinkling, creasing and dimpling of the skin.
Procedure time: 10 minutes
Recovery Time: None
Pain level: None
How often: 3-4 months
Results: 10-14 days
Side effects: Occasionally the effect may take better on one side than the other leading to slight asymmetry. A touch-up treatment at your 2-3 week check up can correct this.
Sad smile
Sad mouth, also called marionette lines, is the name given to the lines that appear at the corners of your mouth. These lines tend to turn downwards, giving the impression of being sad, cross or tired – even if you’re not! Mild cases can be treated with facial line softening by injecting the DAO Depressor Angluli Oris muscles to relax them and stop the downward pull. Moderate to severe cases are treated with Dermal Fillers
Procedure time: 15 mins
Recovery Time: None
How often: 3-4 months
Results: 10-14 days
Side effects: Occasionally the effect may take better on one side than the other leading to slight asymmetry. Sometimes the smile might slightly change as the other facial muscles are no longer counteracted by the DAO.
Smoker’s lines
Smoker's lines or lipstick lines are tiny vertical lines that form across the lip itself as well as the skin that runs from your upper lip towards your nose. They often stretch from one side of the mouth to the other, resulting in an uneven and cracked appearance that can make a person’s lower face look distressed and aged. Mild - moderate cases can be treated with facial line softening. Severe cases might require dermal fillers.
Procedure time: 15 minutes
Recovery Time: None
How often: 3-4 months
Results: 10-14 days
Bunny lines
They are the lines around the nose that show themselves when you make a particular face or gesture. Bunny wrinkles above the nose are very much considered cute and many people have them. However, if you have a lot of wrinkles in that area and you want it to be treated then facial line softening can be used.
Procedure time: 15 minutes
Recovery time: None
How often: 3-4 months
Results: 10-14 days
Gummy smile
A gummy smile is a smile that shows too much of your gum line, and it can be a cause of embarrassment or an insecurity for many people who have them. A gummy smile can easily and effectively be treated with facial line softening. The best part of this treatment is that it is not invasive and it is a quick procedure! The treatment relaxes the muscles in the upper lip and limits the rise of the upper lip when smiling, so the gums will remain covered.
Procedure time: 15 minutes
Recovery time: None
How often: 3-4 months
Results: 10-14 days
Jaw Slimming
Botulinum injections commonly known as Botox can be injected into the Masseter muscle to reduce its size in people who suffer from squared jaw which slims the lower face and provided a heart shaped face.
Procedure time: 10 minutes, pain is minimal
Results: at 4-6 weeks
Recovery time: None
How often: 3-4 months
Neck bands - mini lift (Nefertiti neck lift)
Botulinum Toxins commonly knows as botox can be injected into the muscles of the neck to soften the tight bands and wrinkles, it also has helps to slightly lift and tighten the jaw.
Excessive sweating
Botulinium toxins injections commonly known as Botox can be used to stop under arm sweating by targeting the sweat glands.
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Procedure time: 10 minutes, pain is minimal
Results: at 4 weeks and last for 8-12 months
Recovery time: None
How often: once a year
Lip filler
Lip filler is the use of dermal filler to help enhance the shape of your lips by adding contour and volume to the body of the lips.
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Procedure time: 30 minutes
Recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Duration of results: 6-9 months
Cheek filler
Cheek filler is the use of dermal fillers to help improve the volume and shape of the cheeks. This is often done by replacing the volume we lose at the apple of our cheeks or by adding definition to the cheekbones and lifting the face.
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Procedure time: 30 minutes
Recovery time: 1 week
Duration of resutls: 12-18 months
Marionette lines filler
Marionette line filler is the use of dermal fillers to lift the corners of the mouth line, and decrease the harshness of the fold and jowls.
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Procedure time: 30 minutes
Recovery time: 1 week
Duration of results: 9-12 months
Nasolabial folds filler
Nasolabial Fold filler is the use of dermal fillers in the area from the nose to the mouth line which can help to decrease the definition of the smile line folds. This is a common treatment as we all tend to get some descent of our cheeks as we age and lose the supporting facial volume.
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Procedure time: 30 minutes
Recovery: 1-2 weeks
Duration of results: 9-12 months
Chin contouring
Chin filler is the use of dermal fillers to help improve the shape and size of the chin. This can give the face more balance and can dramatically improve the overall look of the side profile.
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Procedure time: 30 minutes
Recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Duration of results: 12-18 months
Jaw line contouring
Jawline filler is the use of dermal filler from the jawline up to the chin to improve the contouring of the lower face. Jawline filler is a very effective treatment for improving overall face shape as well as allowing patients to target specific concerns they may have with their lower face.
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Procedure time: 30 minutes
Recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Duration of results: 12-18 months
Profhilo
Profhilo is a gentle skin regenerative therapy using an injectable hyaluronic acid. It works on skin remodelling, leading to improved skin hydration and laxity, resulting in a beautiful, youthful glow. We are able to deliver hyaluronic acid deeper into the skin than any other serum could.
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Procedure time: 20 minutes
Recovery time: 24 hours
Duration of results: 8-12 months
Hands rejuvenation
Fillers or skin boosters can be injected into the back of the hand to improve the skin hydration and laxity, resulting in a better skin quality and a more hydrated look