Anti Wrinkle using Botulinum Toxin Type A

Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which blocks the electrical impulses that make the facial muscles contract. Used as a cosmetic ingredient, it can be injected into your muscles to temporarily block signals from your nervous system that tell certain muscles to move.

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As we mentioned, since wrinkles and lines on your face are caused by your muscles making the same contraction over and over, blocking this signal can minimise the appearance of these wrinkles. Botulinum toxin injections can also slow the formation of new lines by preventing the contraction of facial muscles. Treating wrinkles with botulinum toxin is a minimally invasive procedure, simple and straightforward. It does not involve incisions or general anaesthesia and has minimal downtime.

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Most common Anti Wrinkle injection areas

• Forehead Wrinkles

• Frown Line

• Crow’s feet

• Bunny line

• Smoker Lines

• Brow Lift

• owls Muscle

• Neck Area (Platysmal bands)

• Marionette Lines (Sad lines)

• Lip Flip

• Gummy Smiles

• Grinding Habit

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How does the treatment work
Before your treatment, you will have a consultation with Dr Imani to discuss your concerning areas, ideal results, side effects and to disclose any medications or medical history.

On the day of the procedure, a thin, sterilised needle is used to inject the neurotoxin into the targeted areas. The toxin will then diffuse down gradually into the muscle. This type of procedure will typically require multiple injections, but it should not take long (often less than an hour). If you are concerned about pain or discomfort, a
topical anaesthetic or ice can be used to numb the treatment area.

 

Aftercare and Results
Right after the procedure, you may notice a stinging or numbness in the area of your injections. These side effects should wear off within a day or so. Wrinkle treatment requires minimal recovery and downtime. The procedure itself is a quick one, and you may even be able to return to work immediately afterwards. You should avoid working out for at least a few hours after the injections. But after 24 hours, you should be able to resume all your normal activities. While you may feel some lack of response from your muscles right away, botulinum takes several days to take full effect. Within 3 to 4 days, you will start to see results, but it may take up to 14 days to see the best results.

On average, anti-wrinkle injections last for three to four months, but results can last up to six months, depending on the dose administered, the individual’s metabolism and the strength of the muscle injected. After this time, you may decide to go for maintenance appointments twice a year or more.

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Side Effects and Contraindications
Botulinum toxin injections are considered safe for most people, but there are possible side effects risks. Common side effects include swelling, bruising, bleeding, mild burning or discomfort.  Other, more serious side effects can indicate complications from the treatment but are extremely rare. Women that are pregnant or breastfeeding should not have botulinum injections. Also, patients that have a previous allergic reaction to it should avoid this type of treatment.

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Anti Wrinkle Treatment Options
We always require a full consultation with the patient, to be able to attend to areas of concern and devise a tailored treatment plan for each of our clients. We also offer a review 2-3 weeks after the initial treatment, when we will discuss the results and the possibility of a top-up.
If you are planning to have a wrinkle treatment done for a special event, we recommend scheduling the first treatment four to six months in advance, so that you can plan the specifics of your top-up treatment potentially three months later.