Frequently Asked Questions
Patients commonly ask when to begin with wrinkle injections? The answer to this is really dependent on your own skin type ( Fitzpatrick score 1-6 with 1 being very fair pale skin and 6 being dark afrocaribean skin type) and your lifestyle in relation to sun exposure. Most frequently patients start in late twenties if fairer and early thirties if slight darker complexion.
Do wrinkle injections once they have worn off make the wrinkles deeper? Again a common myth that is incorrect. Any anti wrinkle treatment will reduce the overuse of the skin creasing and as a result leave a better result than had it never been done. Also repeat and ongoing treatments often mean your skin stands still in terms of age.
Which wrinkle injections are best for what type of person? Botulinum toxin treatments are suitable for men and women who want to achieve fresher healthier looking skin. The best results are achieved by injecting areas of facial lines particularly the frown, forehead and side of the eyes. The treatment still allows expressions as well as enabling people to less tired, less stressed and ultimately younger. It can also be used in advanced treatment areas such as nose or bunny lines and to reverse sad downturned looking mouths.
How do we know that the Botulinum toxin cosmetic injections safe? This wrinkle medication has been approved by the FDA in America to be administered for glabella (frown lines) after years of rigorous drug trials. It has been used medically for over 40 years with an incredibly safe drug profile. Its safety results are due the fact that it acts only on muscles or sweat glands and remains active locally rather than entering other areas of the body. Muscle relaxing injections are also now used for a range of other medical conditions such as migraines, eye and bladder problems and has a proven safety record when treatments are done by experienced doctors.
What is so special about about the muscle relaxing effects on wrinkles of the face? The active agent is freeze dried into a small vial that is then diluted with sterile water. This is then injected into specific skin points to stop the nerve transmission to the corrugators, procerus and orbicularis oculi muscles of the face to relax the overlying skin about 3-7 days after the treatment. The smoother wrinkle free skin lasts for 4-6 months.
Who is suitable for this treatment? It is suitable for most people apart from those who are pregnant or breast feeding.
How much does Botunlium toxin injections cost and the prices for each area? These antiwrinkle injections costs / prices start from £240 for women and £250 for men. Call us on 020 73860464 for more prices.
How to I get rid of my wrinkles in other areas of my face? Botulinum toxin is primarily used for the upper third of the face so finding complimentary treatments for the middle and lower parts of the face is then a concern for patients who dont want to have forehead that looks 10 years younger than her cheeks and jowels. The answer is to try some of the other cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers, sculptra and dermaroller all of which life and boost collagen. See skin-treatments overview >>
What is the best way to achieve a natural look ? This is a where lower dose of the active agent are given to enable more expression but still a youthful look. It is very common with some celebrities but does not last as long. As long as the injections are given properly a natural result should remain.
Are there different types of this active agent? Yes, there are. The most common being those made by Allergan as a type A product. Others that are toxin A are as yet not licensed for this use however are used off label. Type B toxins are also available, and used occasionallyif patients develop a resistance to the type A formula, which is estimated at 1 in 10,000.
What side effects of the botulinum toxin wrinkle treatment should I be aware of? The side effects - if properly administered - are extremely rare at Cosmedics. Our patients occasionally report a small bruise at the injection site that normally fades after a few days. Headaches for the first 24 hours can also happen in 5-10% of patients, which are removed with paracetamol. Side effects that are due to poor practice - most likely in cheap or non-medical establishments or overdosing - often include a droopy eyebrow or eyelid that can last a few months. We always recommmend patients not to opt for cheaper providers that are not doctors as we still see lots of problems that sometimes we cannot fix.
How natural a result will I have as I dont want friends to know I have had this done? We adjust the dose according to the depth of the lines or rhytids and what you and we feel as specialists will work the best for you to look younger.
What is the next best anti-wrinkle treatment if I did not want a muscle relaxing injection? At Cosmedics we believe in patient choice and will always accomodate this to ensure the patient gets the best cosmetic outcome that agrees with their personal wishlist. Often some anti-ageing treaments work better in some areas than others. However dermal fillers can help bridge the gap where botox is not wanted or indicated. See our Facial Fillers.
How will I know what the results will look like on me? Please see our picture gallery for before and after pictures of wrinkle injections.
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