What are advanced anti wrinkle injections?
Advanced anti wrinkle injections are Botulinum Toxin Type A that are injected into facial muscles and work by blocking the release of acetylcholine that is responsible for muscle contraction within that particular area of the face.
Advanced Areas
Bunny Lines – 1 injection point in either side of the nose, directly into the nasalis muscle, to stop the contraction of muscle when scrunching the nose.
Smokers Lines – 4 injection points into orbicularis oris muscle above the upper lip, to smooth out the vertical lines that have formed. Depending on the depth they may not completely go, but will smooth out post treatment.
Lip Flip – 4 injection points into the orbicularis oris muscle above the upper lip, to relax the muscle so that the top lip slightly flips out, creating a fuller effect without the need of filler.
Brow Lift – 1 injection points, into each frontalis muscle located behind the arch of the eyebrow, to relax the muscle to enforce the upper forehead muscles to have a greater pulling effect, therefore slightly lifting the eyebrows.
Gummy Smile – 2 injection points into the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, to relax the muscles that elevate the mouth, this will allow a person to smile without showing their gums.
Pixie Nose Lift – 1 injection point directly into the depressor septi nasi muscle, to freeze the muscle that pulls the nose down, giving a subtle lifted appearance.
Cobble chin – 2 injection points into the mentalis muscle to reduce chin dimpling and creates a smoother appearance.
Downturn Mouth – 2 injection points either side of the mouth, directly into the depressor anguli oris muscle, to lift the mouth corners back up by relaxing the muscle that pulls the mouth down.
Masseter – 3 injection points into each masseter muscle to reduce the muscle size and activity, which reduces teeth grinding, jaw pain and provides facial slimming.
What to expect after treatment?
- Full results can be seen at two weeks, and new clients may need a review to check the results and muscle movement, and if there is some muscle movement, a small amount of additional toxin may be injected into the area, this will be down to the practitioners professional judgement.
- Results can last upto 12 weeks and 12 weekly treatments are recommended for best results, however, areas of the mouth can wear off sooner, this is due to excessive movement when talking and chewing food.
- Avoid makeup and facial products for 24 hours post treatment.
- Bruising and swelling can occur. It is normal and although it causes no physical downtime, it is important to consider if there is an important event coming up, for example a holiday or wedding. It is recommended to allow two weeks prior to any events to allow for if there is any bruising post treatment.
- – If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores, so please also bear this in mind prior to treatment.
- – It is also important to avoid any excess sun exposure, extremes of hot/cold, saunas, swimming or strenuous exercise until the redness and swelling has fully settled.
- – If needed antihistamines and cool pack (not ice pack) can be used to reduce swelling post treatment. Arnica cream or gel can also be applied post treatment for any bruising to encourage healing, or tablet form is also available and can be used for 7-14 days post treatment.
Is there anything to consider prior to treatment?
- Avoid blood thinners (eg. Ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, alcohol, and caffeine). 7 days prior to treatment Blood thinners increase the risk and size of any bruising.
- Take arnica tablets for 7-14 days prior to treatment. The 30c potency are best.