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Treatment Explained
What are Wrinkle Relaxing Injections and how do they work?
Wrinkle relaxing injections use botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce the activity of selected muscles. By blocking the signals between nerves and muscles, the treated muscles relax, helping to soften dynamic lines caused by repeated facial expressions, such as forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet.
At Silvie Aesthetics & Wellness, every consultation, assessment, prescription and treatment is personally carried out by Silvie, Independent Nurse Prescriber. Treatment is carefully tailored to your individual anatomy, concerns and aesthetic goals, with the aim of creating a fresher, more rested appearance whilst maintaining natural facial expression and movement.
In addition to reducing facial lines, botulinum toxin can also be used to slim the jawline by relaxing enlarged masseter muscles, improve the appearance of neck bands, soften a downturned smile, reduce excessive gum show, and reduce unwanted sweating in selected areas.
All wrinkle relaxing treatments are prescribed following a comprehensive face-to-face consultation and clinical assessment, ensuring treatment recommendations are safe, appropriate and tailored specifically to you.
What Results can I expect and how long do they last?
Depending on the intended treatment, injections with Botulinum Toxin (aka Botox) can improve facial lines and wrinkles caused by repetitive use of facial muscles, slim and contour jawline, lift the neck and other facial areas or reduce excessive sweating. The treatment is aimed at aesthetic rejuvenation whilst still maintaining a degree of natural look and expressiveness in your face. Everyone has unique needs and so the individual anticipated results will be discussed at your consultation.
The treatment results are seen within two weeks and maximum effect may be maintained for 5-8 weeks after injections. There is gradual recovery of the 'messengers' that the medication had blocked and therefore a gradual return of muscle activity. Treatment has been shown to be effective up to 4 months after injections and with repeated treatments may last up to 6 months. The treatment can be repeated after 3 month to sustain its effect.
What Areas Can be Treated?
Common treatment areas include the forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet, although Botox can also be used to treat a range of aesthetic concerns.
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Horizontal lines across the forehead caused by repeated eyebrow movement and facial expression. Treatment can soften established lines and help prevent deeper wrinkles from forming, whilst maintaining a natural, refreshed appearance
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The vertical lines between the eyebrows, often known as "11 lines". These can create a tired, stressed, or stern appearance even when the face is relaxed. Treatment softens these lines and helps create a more rested expression.
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Fine lines around the outer corners of the eyes that develop through smiling, squinting, and repeated facial movement. Treatment can soften existing lines whilst preserving the natural warmth of your smile.
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Fine diagonal lines that appear on the sides of the nose during smiling or facial expression. Often treated alongside the frown area to create a balanced, harmonious result.
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Treatment for fine vertical lines around the mouth and for patients seeking subtle enhancement of the upper lip without dermal filler. Can improve lip definition whilst maintaining natural movement.
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Addresses the uneven "orange peel" or cobblestone appearance of the chin caused by muscle overactivity, creating a smoother and more refined lower face.
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Helps reduce the downward pull at the corners of the mouth that can create a sad or stern resting expression, resulting in a softer, more approachable appearance.
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Botox injection can help reduce excessive gum show when smiling by gently relaxing the muscles that elevate the upper lip, creating a more balanced and harmonious smile.
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Suitable for patients with a wider or more square lower face due to enlarged chewing muscles. Can create a slimmer facial contour whilst also helping with teeth grinding in some individuals.
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A non-surgical treatment designed to improve jawline definition and reduce the appearance of neck banding, helping to create a smoother transition between the face and neck
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By temporarily blocking blocking the nerve signals that stimulate the sweat glands, Botulinum Toxin injections can be used to reduce unwanted sweating in specific areas of the body, including the underarms, palms of the hands and soles of the feet. This aesthetic treatment is for those who find localised sweating uncomfortable, embarrassing or inconvenient in daily life.
Are the injections painful?
The wrinkle relaxing injections are administered into targeted muscles with a fine needle. Usually they are well tolerated and no anaesthesia is needed.
Are there any side effects?
As with any treatment, the injections of Botulinum toxin has a degree of risk. Adverse effects are uncommon, however the injections may cause side effects in some people. Side effects generally occur within the first few days of injection and are usually temporary. Treatment suitability and all possible side effects will be discussed at your consultation. Side effects include:
Injections side reactions: bruising, swelling, redness, pinprick marks
Asymmetry of expressions
Drooping of the eyelid or brow
A sensation of tightness or heaviness or headache
• The drug is contraindicated in pregnancy, allergy to any of the ingredients, if you have infection at or near the treatment area, if you are taking certain medicines, if you have difficulty in swallowing, if you have neuromuscular junction disorder such as Lambert-Eaton syndrome.
What is the aftercare advice?
After treatment, avoid touching the treated areas, strenuous exercise, excessive heat, and alcohol for 24 hours. Remain upright for four hours and follow any personalised advice provided during your appointment.
Results typically begin to appear within a few days and continue to develop over 10–14 days. A review appointment may be arranged if required.
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What brands are available and which one will I have?
There are different types of Botulinum toxin, of which the first commercially available was Botox® (manufactured by Allergan. Hence, Botox is the name most people know when it comes to wrinkle relaxing injections. Botox is also the name used by many practitioners to advertise wrinkle relaxing injections, although some actually use different brands.
The currently licensed brands in UK include: Botox®,Azzalure®, Bocouture®, Dysport®, and Xeomin®, Alluzience®, Letybo®, Nuceiva®, Relfydess®. The overall effectiveness of the different brands should be the same as the pharmacological mode of action of Botulinum toxin is the same in all available brands. However, there are some slight differences in the presence of other complexing proteins and in the reconstitution of the drug. This may lead to some slight variations in the experience of the treatment effects and therefore to preferred choice among clients and practitioners. Botox® is the first line treatment brand choice by Silvie due to its extensive clinical history and consistent, reliable results over 35 years.
Treatment Process at a Glance
Treatment Procedure:
Targeted injections designed to soften lines while preserving natural facial expression.
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Results
Visible within 3–5 days, with full results developing over 10–14 days and typically lasting 3–5 months.
Aftercare
Follow your personalised aftercare advice. A review appointment may be arranged if required
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