Anti Wrinkle Injections
What are Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections work by temporarily blocking nerve signals to the muscles responsible for creating expression lines. By reducing excessive muscle movement, the skin appears smoother, fine lines soften, and the formation of new wrinkles slows down. With regular treatments, results often become longer lasting and existing lines typically continue to fade.
These injections contain Botulinum toxin Type A, a highly purified, naturally occurring protein that has been extensively researched and safely used in both medical and cosmetic practice for many years. As a prescribing nurse, Nichola is fully qualified to assess, supply, and administer this prescription-only treatment, ensuring you receive the highest standard of clinical expertise and safety. The procedure is minimally invasive, requires little downtime, and is most commonly used to soften lines across the forehead, frown area, and around the eyes.
Nichola is also trained in advanced anti-wrinkle techniques, allowing her to safely treat a wide range of aesthetic concerns, including: gummy smile; dimpled chin; neck lines; downturned mouth corners; facial slimming (jawline reduction); barcode lip lines; and excess underarm sweating.
Treatment areas include: forehead creases, frown lines, crow’s feet, gummy smile, barcode lip lines, bunny lines (nose), pebble chin, downturned corners of the mouth, neck lines, jaw slimming (lasting 4–6 months), and excess underarm sweating (lasting 4–6 months).
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Anti-Wrinkle Injection process:
Consultation
During your consultation, Nichola will discuss your concerns, assess your muscle movement, and recommend an individualised treatment plan. She will provide honest, professional advice about suitability and what results you can expect.
Appointment
Anti-wrinkle injections are delivered using a series of small, precise injections with an ultra-fine needle to minimise discomfort and limit the risk of bruising.
You may experience slight redness or small raised bumps immediately after treatment, but these usually settle within 30 minutes.
Results begin to develop from around 72 hours, with full effects visible at two weeks.
Follow UP Appointment
A complimentary follow-up appointment is offered two weeks after treatment.
At this review, Nichola will assess how the product has settled, evaluate your muscle response, and confirm that your desired results have been achieved.
If needed, small adjustments can be made at this stage to ensure optimal, balanced results.
Anti-Wrinkle Injection aftercare tips…
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Keep the treated area clean and avoid touching, rubbing, or applying makeup for the first 12 hours to reduce irritation and the risk of infection.
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Saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga, and vigorous exercise should be avoided for 24–48 hours as heat can increase swelling and affect the settling of the product.
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Keeping hydrated supports skin health and helps maintain long-lasting, natural-looking results.
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Alcohol can increase bruising and impair healing, so it is best avoided for 24 hours on either side of your appointment.
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Avoid facial massages, facials, or skin treatments for at least one week to prevent interference with the product’s placement.
Anti-Wrinkle Injection Frequently Asked Questions…
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Anti-wrinkle injections use Botulinum toxin Type A to temporarily relax specific facial muscles. This softens existing lines, smooths the skin, and helps prevent deeper wrinkles from forming.
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Most people experience a predictable timeline for Botox results:
• Week 1:
You’ll start to see your Botox results develop. Full effects typically become visible by day 7–14.
• Weeks 2–8 (Peak Results):
This is when Botox works at its best. The treated muscles remain relaxed, and lines look smoother with minimal movement.
• Weeks 8–12 (Gradual Fading):
Movement begins to slowly return as the treatment wears off.
• Around 12 Weeks (Return of Full Movement):
For the average person, Botox wears off completely at about 3 months, and untreated muscle movement is usually restored.
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Results typically last 3–6 months, depending on individual muscle strength, lifestyle, and metabolism. Some people experience longer-lasting effects with regular maintenance treatments.
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The injections are performed with an ultra-fine needle, making discomfort minimal and short-lived. Most clients describe it as a mild stinging or scratching sensation.
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Downtime is very minimal. You may see slight redness or small bumps immediately after the procedure, which usually settle within 30 minutes. You can return to daily activities straight away.
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Common treatment areas include the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, gummy smile, lip lines, jaw slimming, neck bands, and underarm sweating.
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Yes. The goal is subtle, refreshed results—not a frozen appearance. Nichola uses advanced, tailored techniques to ensure natural facial movement is maintained.
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Two weeks after your treatment, you’ll be invited for a complimentary review. This allows Nichola to check your results, assess muscle response, and make any small refinements if needed.
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Yes. Botulinum toxin Type A is well-researched and widely used in both medical and cosmetic treatments. Side effects are generally mild and temporary, such as slight redness or bruising.
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Anti-wrinkle injections are not recommended for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have active skin infections, certain neurological conditions, or medical contraindications. Suitability is assessed during your consultation.
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Absolutely. Many clients combine them with dermal fillers, skin boosters, or Profhilo® for enhanced overall rejuvenation. Nichola can guide you on the safest and most effective combination.
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Most clients book maintenance treatments every 3–4 months to keep results looking fresh and prevent deep wrinkles from reforming.
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Anti-wrinkle injections are not suitable for:
Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
Those with active skin infections or inflammation
Anyone with severe allergies or contraindicated medical conditions
Individuals with certain neurological disorders (assessed during consultation)
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Botox however other brands can be discussed and tailored for the individual client.