Anti-Wrinkle
Anti Wrinkle injections or better known to most as Botox, is an anti-aging treatment used to reduce the movement of the facial muscles which softens and prevents unwanted lines and wrinkles. Anti-wrinkle injections are most commonly used in the upper third of the face, with the 3 most popular areas being frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet. However, Botox can be used treat excessive sweating, teeth grinding, facial slimming and more.
Duration:
In general, Botox lasts 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment.
Botox can usually take up to 14 days to kick in after treatment. This time line widely varies between individuals.
Treated Areas:
Forehead:
Botox injections are an excellent choice for forehead wrinkles for both vertical and horizontal wrinkles. Horizontal forehead lines are the ones that run across the forehead. They can be quite expressive and become deeper when you frown. Some people can develop pronounced lines and creases even when the face is at rest, which can be quite ageing. Vertical forehead lines are those that appear above the nose and between the eyebrows. These are also quite expressive and more pronounced when you’re cross or concentrating. These are medically referred to as glabellar lines. They’re also sometimes known as number 11 lines as there tend to be a couple in an almost parallel format.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: From £140
Crows Feet:
Crow’s feet or smile lines are the lines that run next to the outer eye and can get more apparent as we age. Botox injections in this area will help to minimise these lines and give a more youthful appearance.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: From £140
Frown Lines (Glabella - between eyebrows):
Everyday expression and squinting can cause a deep frown line and can cause tension in that area. Units of Botox in this area will relax the muscle and minimise the frown line.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: From £140
Bunny Lines:
Bunny lines are fine wrinkles that appear either side of the bridge of your nose. The muscle can appear more prominent in certain individuals which can cause wrinkles. Botox is used to relax the muscle and leave your face looking smooth, youthful and fresh.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £130
Chin Dimpling:
Botox can be used to minimise the appearance of dimples or wrinkles in the chin.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £110
Platysmal Bands:
Botox can be used to treat Plastymal Bands by injecting small amounts directly into the affected muscles in the neck. The Botox injections block the signals that cause the muscle to contract, leading to a temporary relaxation of the muscle and a reduction in the appearance of the vertical lines on the neck.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £220
Nose Lift – Tip Lift:
Botox is placed into the Depressor septi nasi muscle which allows the nasal to lift slightly and is particularly affective for people whose nose moves when they talk.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £110
Nose slimming – Nostril Flare:
Botox is used to relax the muscle which causes the nose to flare which can create the illusion of a slimmer nose.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £110
DAO Sad Smile (downturned mouth):
A downturned smile can be treated with Botox into the depressor anguli oris muscle which pulls down the corners of the mouth and gives the illusion of a sad mouth. By treating this area it can relax the muscle giving a more happy and youthful appearance.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £220
Lipstick or Smokers Lines:
Lipstick or smokers lines can be treating by placing a precise amount of Botox into the fine dynamic facial muscles around the mouth.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £110
Masseter – Facial Slimming/Teeth Grinding:
Botox injection into the Masseter muscle can relax this facial muscle and in turn shrink the jaw line (jawline slimming) and reduce the square appearance of the jawline and in turn create a more V shaped appearance.
Some people are prone to teeth grinding and clenching the jaw which can cause damage to teeth, cause tension and can sometimes be painful. Botox the masseter muscle will relax the muscle and lead to a reduction of clenching and grinding the teeth.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £250
Gummy Smile:
Gummy smiles are often exacerbated by hyperactive muscles that pull the lips up to sit higher than normal and expose the gums as a result. This may make patients self-conscious and hesitant about their smile. Small amounts of botox can help minimise the appearance.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £140
Brow Lift:
Units of Botox can be injected to relax the depressor muscles and give the appearance of a lifted eyebrow.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £150
Hyperhidrosis (armpit sweating):
Excessive underarm sweating can be embarrassing and Botox under the armpit can reduce the amount of swear by up to 90%.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £300
Lip Flip:
Botox placed along the upper lip causing the lip to ‘flip’ giving the appearance of a fuller upper lip.
This is a great alternative to dermal filler in the lip.
Duration: 30 mins
Price: £130
