WHAT KIND OF RESULTS CAN BE ACHIEVED?
In most cases, we soften the forehead wrinkles dramatically and in some cases, we are able to completely erase them. It depends on how deep the wrinkles are and whether they have become ‘static’ wrinkles or not. See below for who is suitable or not. Botulinum Toxin is by far the most effective treatment for upper face wrinkles and far superior to any skin treatments available. Often patients at The Skin Clinic prefer a natural look and some movement in their forehead, so we tailor the dose completely to you and get you the result you are happy with. Patients often comment that nobody has noticed they have had anything done but have been told their skin looks great and that they look well rested.
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
On average Botulinum Toxin lasts 3-4 months. It is completely normal to require treatments every 3 months in the first 2 years. Over time it tends to last longer and patients that have been doing it for some time come every 6 months. If you are doing it more for prevention and don’t mind a few lines, you can come every 6-9 months. When Botulinum Toxin wears off, your wrinkles go back to how they were before and are often softer. It does not make them worse in any way. It is not possible to get dependent on Botulinum Toxin. The reason people end up attending regularly is because they love the results and how effective a treatment it is. It is normal to start getting some movement around week 6-8; this does not mean it has worn off early. It is a normal return to activity but full activity takes 3-4 months.
NO. OF SESSIONS
The desired results will usually be achieved with the first session, but new patients will often need to come for the follow-up appointment free of charge (for wrinkle relaxing injections only) at the 2-3 week mark.
AFTER CARE
We send a thorough aftercare email to all our patients but please find a summary below.
Looking after your wrinkle relaxing injections
1. Please do not apply any pressure to the areas treated for the first 24 hours. The anti wrinkle injections have been placed into specific muscles very carefully and pressure can dislodge it.
2. Please stay upright for the next 4 hours after treatment
3. No exercise for 24 hours and avoid very intense exercise for the next 3 days
4. Please be careful with wearing hats and caps for the first 24 hours as that can also apply pressure.
5. No facials or facial massages/devices for one week. No eyebrow treatments ideally for 2 weeks.
