An introduction to
Anti-Wrinkle Treatment
Injectable anti-wrinkle treatments use Botulinum toxin or Botox to relax the muscles. Wrinkles can be formed by excessive contraction of the facial muscles. By injecting a small amount of the toxin directly into the muscle with a small needle, chemical signals that trigger nerve impulses to the muscle are blocked and the muscle relaxes. This in turn smooths the overlying skin and reduces wrinkles.
Overview
At the Repton Clinic we use one of the leading brands of local muscle relaxant adapted from the botulinum toxin called Azzalure®. Azzalure® is a product which is specifically designed for use in aesthetic indications and is a controlled medicine that can only be obtained via prescription from a pharmacy by a qualified clinician. All our injectable treatments are administered by Dr Nisha.
Applications
- Forehead Wrinkles
- Frown Lines
- Droopy Eyebrows
- Crow’s Feet
- Lip Lines
- Gummy Smile
- Droopy Smiles
- Saggy Jowls
- Sharpening Jawlines
- Reduce Jaw Clenching
- Treatment for Hyperhidrosis to prevent excessive sweating
The most common area of treatment is the face but injections can be given in the armpits for hyperhidrosis.
Benefits
- You should start to an improvement in 7 days, but it can take up to 30 days get the full effect.
- Procedure is quick to administer.
- Non-surgical procedure.
- The benefits of treatment usually lasts 3 months.
- There is minimal downtime after the procedure.
- Treatment Areas:Face and armpits
- Downtime:Minimal
- Skin Types:Fitzpatrick 1-6; all skin tones and types
- Initial Treatment Course:N/A
- Regular Maintenance:1 x every 3-4 months
- Treatment Time:20 mins
- Price:From £250
- To reduce the risk of bruising it may be beneficial to stop the use of elective medicines such as aspirin, or anti-inflammatory medications (i.e., Ibuprofen, Naproxen).
- It’s also a good idea not to drink alcohol for twenty-four hours before the procedure.
- If you have permanent make up procedure, microblading or tattoos on the eyebrows please discuss with the clinician prior to procedure.
- If you have a history of herpes infection your clinician will consider an anti-viral treatment such as Zoviraz one day prior to treatment and for 7 days post procedure.
- Do not touch, rub (including when applying skincare products) or massage the injected site for 2 days following treatment. Gently pat skin dry with a soft towel after washing.
- Do not have facial treatment for 2 weeks after injection.
- Avoid wearing makeup or extreme expressions for 12 hours following the treatment.
- Avoid exercise and sweating for the remainder of the day and no lying down or leaning forward for 2-4 hours after treatment.
- Don’t sleep leaning on the injection site for 24 hours.
- Do not exercise or partake in any strenuous activity for the next 24hrs.
- Avoid sauna and strong sunlight for 2 weeks after treatment.
- It is advisable to avoid elective aspirin and alcohol for 12-48 hours after.
- Pregnant or Breastfeeding
- Hypersensitivity to Botulinum Toxin A or to any of the excipients.
- Neuromuscular disorder such as Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Eaton Lambert Syndrome.
- Active condition in the treatment area such as: sores, rash, burns, wounds, herpes, or other localised infection.
- Allergy to albumin.
