Many facial wrinkles occur when we use our muscles to form facial expressions. The wrinkles formed during a facial expression are called dynamic wrinkles. During our younger years our skin springs back to its initial position but as we get older these wrinkles remain on the skin. The wrinkles and folds present at rest are called static wrinkles.

Our technicians are happy to provide education and advice to patients who are considering Facial Aesthetic treatments.

There is often a desire to slow down the ageing process, and we offer several treatments which can help you move toward your desired appearance. Among the options available, patients can choose:

• Wrinkle relaxing injections
• Dermal fillers

Anti-wrinkle injections, are composed of a natural, purified protein. Due to restrictions the actual name of the anti-wrinkle injection cannot be used here. When injected into specific facial muscles, wrinkle-causing muscles are relaxed to reduce dynamic lines and create a younger, softer, and natural-looking appearance.

Treatments with anti-wrinkle injections involve having a number of small injections in the treated areas. The process takes only a short time to perform. The needles used are extremely fine, and only a small volume is injected. The discomfort experienced is minimal and well tolerated. You can opt to have anaesthetic cream or ice put on the area prior to treatment to help reduce any discomfort. The effects of anti-wrinkle injections are generally seen only after one to two weeks. You will gradually notice a gradual relaxation of the muscles treated. This can start at 2-3 days, but may take up to two weeks to be very noticeable.

Normal activities may be resumed after treatment. However, you will be instructed not to exercise, lie down, or touch the treated areas for 4 hours.

The results are dependent on the dose administered and can last up to 4 months, but generally on the first few sessions, the longevity is usually shorter; around 3 months. Studies have shown that anti-wrinkle injections are more effective and last longer when given at regular intervals of 3-4 months due to progressive weakening of the muscles treated. If at any time, you decide to cease treatment, your muscles will return to normal and the wrinkles return to their previous state.

Dermal Fillers is a treatment that again are performed for improving wrinkles and creases, using a series of small injections into the skin. A mild local anaesthetic can be offered to minimise discomfort for patients. You can also enhance the beauty of your lips with dermal lip fillers. Lip augmentation is a non-surgical treatment to alter the shape and volume of your lips through a lip filler injection.