Anti-Wrinkle Injections Wirral

You may look at your face in the mirror and see fine lines and wrinkles, but these wrinkles are not all the same and can be categorised as either dynamic wrinkles or static wrinkles.

Dynamic wrinkles are those caused by repetitive movement of facial muscles when we make expressions or show our emotions using movements associated with smiling, frowning, being in shock, or squinting. As we age, all these repeated facial movements lead to the appearance of frown lines or eleven (11) lines between the eyebrows above the nose, forehead lines, and crow’s feet or smile lines around the eyes and the tops of the cheeks even when the face is at rest.

Dynamic lines can be improved by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for creating the wrinkles using anti-wrinkle or botulinum toxin injections.

The movement of muscles does not cause static wrinkles. They are related to natural ageing, which causes a loss of hydration, collagen, and elastin or volume in the skin, with some help from gravity. These create lines like nose-to-mouth lines or nasolabial folds, mouth-to-chin lines or marionette lines leading from the corner of the mouth, necklace lines on the neck, sleep lines at the temples, and creases on the upper chest or décolleté.

Static lines are best treated with other cosmetic injectables, including dermal fillers to add volume, skin boosters, Profhilo, or BeautifEYE & Bio Nutri Neck to increase hydration and improve skin elasticity and tone.

During a consultation to discuss treatment options for lines and wrinkles at BU Aesthetics™ in Merseyside, our Independent Nurse Prescriber, Caroline, will assess your wrinkles to determine areas of static and dynamic wrinkles and will recommend an appropriate treatment programme which may or may not include the use of a prescription Botox treatment.

Intramuscular Botox injections are given as a series of small, precise, dosed injections into the target muscles responsible for dynamic lines or movement in the treated area.

Treatments are often combined to address multiple areas, including the upper and lower face as well as the neck, for a balanced and natural result.
A review appointment is usually scheduled two weeks after the initial appointment to assess and determine the efficacy of the outcome and perform any dose amendments if required.

Male patients require a higher dosing level than females due to the inherent differences in the muscle structure between the sexes.

We will determine your suitability following a thorough consultation with our Independent Nurse Prescriber, Caroline. She will review your medical history, allergies, and medications to ensure treatment is safe.

Anti-wrinkle treatments are suitable for men and women of all skin types, so if you are generally in good health, you should be able to have treatment.

If you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding or are under 18 years old, you cannot have treatment. Similarly, if you have damaged or broken skin in the area to be treated or an active bacterial, fungal, or viral infection, this must be resolved before treatment. Conditions such as neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis) are likely to be contraindicated.

During your consultation, we will clearly explain the treatment, including its benefits, potential risks and side effects, and any alternative options available.

The needles used for treatment are very short and fine; many patients barely feel the injections. No topical anaesthesia or numbing cream is required.

Treatment with Botulinum toxin type A or Botox is well-studied in clinical trials for both medical and cosmetic indications and is considered safe with limited side effects and risks.

The effects of treatment are temporary, with muscle activity slowly returning to the treated area after several months.

Side effects following anti-wrinkle injections may include:

• Redness at the injection sites
• A possibility of bruising at injection points, particularly around the eyes, but this will resolve quickly.
• Some patients will experience a headache within the first 24-72 hours after treatment, which is considered common after treatment on the forehead. You can take over-the-counter pain medication to avoid any discomfort.

Potential complications from anti-wrinkle treatments are rare, but may include:

• Dry eyes
• A droopy eyebrow or droopy eyelid (known medically as ptosis following treatment in the upper face)
• Difficulty speaking, chewing, or sucking on a straw following treatments in the jaw area.

Such complications will resolve as the active Botulinum toxin wears off over time.

The results from anti-wrinkle treatments or Botox are not immediate. It will take a little time for the Botulinum toxin to integrate into the tissue and interrupt the nerve communications that ultimately relax the muscle movement in the treated area. You will start to notice changes within 3-7 days, but it will take up to 2 weeks for the full effects to be visible and for muscle movement relaxation to be at its strongest.

Over time, muscle movement will return, and the appearance of dynamic lines will increase once more, leading to the need for repeat treatment.

Treatment with Botulinum toxin type A is temporary. The results of anti-wrinkle treatment with Botox vary per patient.

Results typically last 3-4 months before movement returns, and the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles is more noticeable again. Repeat treatment is recommended every 3-4 months for most patients.

The frequency of repeat treatments is influenced by age, sex, wrinkle severity, metabolism, and activity level (some athletes may require more frequent treatment).

To allow your body to heal efficiently, there are a few aftercare tips you should follow:

• Avoid touching the treated area for at least 4 hours
• Try to sleep with your head elevated and avoid lying down for 4-6 hours
• Avoid intense exercise, hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, makeup and alcohol for at least 24 hours
• Avoid any sort of skin treatments, such as facials, for at least 2 weeks

Before your treatment, you should:

• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your treatment
• Avoid blood-thinning medications
• Avoid active skincare products
• Make sure you have something to eat and drink before your appointment
• Attend your appointment with clean, makeup-free skin