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wrinkle relaxing injections
What are Wrinkle Relaxing Injections?
Wrinkle relaxing injections are a safe and effective treatment designed to soften fine lines and dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions over time. By gently relaxing targeted muscles, this non-surgical procedure helps to smooth areas such as the forehead, frown lines, and crow’s feet, giving the face a refreshed, more youthful appearance. At Image Aesthetics, treatments are delivered with precision and care by a qualified medical professional, ensuring natural-looking results that maintain your unique facial expressions. With minimal downtime and visible results within days, wrinkle relaxing injections are one of the most popular aesthetic treatments for achieving a smoother, refreshed look.
How They Work
Wrinkle relaxing injections work by temporarily blocking the nerve signals that tell specific facial muscles to contract. When these muscles are relaxed, the overlying skin appears smoother and fine lines or wrinkles become less visible. The treatment targets dynamic wrinkles, those formed from repeated facial movements like frowning, squinting, or raising the eyebrows. This helps to soften their appearance as well as prevent them from becoming deeper over time. The effects are localised, meaning only the selected muscles are treated, allowing the rest of your face to move naturally and expressively. Results typically begin to appear within 3 to 5 days, with full effects visible by two weeks.
What to Expect/Aftercare
After your wrinkle relaxing treatment, there is minimal downtime, and most clients can return to their usual activities straight away. You may notice small bumps or slight redness at the injection sites immediately after, but these typically resolve within a few hours. The effects of Botox gradually appear within 3 to 5 days, reaching full effect around two weeks after treatment. Results typically last between 3 to 4 months, after which you may choose to return to maintain your smooth, refreshed look.
Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Botox and how does it work?
Botox is a purified protein that temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles by blocking the nerve signals that cause them to contract. This softens the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by expressions like frowning or squinting.
2. What areas can be treated?
Common treatment areas include forehead lines, frown lines (between the eyebrows), and crow’s feet (around the eyes). Other areas may be treated based on your individual goals, this can be discussed during your consultation.
3. Is the treatment painful?
Most clients experience only mild discomfort. The injections are quick and use very fine needles, so any sensation is usually brief and well tolerated.
4. How long does the treatment take?
The procedure typically takes around 15–30 minutes, depending on the areas being treated.
5. When will I see results?
You may start to notice results within 3 to 5 days, with full effects visible by 10 to 14 days after treatment.
6. How long do the results last?
Results usually last 3 to 4 months. With consistent treatments, some clients find the effects last longer over time.
7. Is there any downtime?
There is little to no downtime, depending on whether you get a bruise! You may experience slight redness or bumps at the injection sites, which usually fade within a few hours. You can return to most daily activities immediately.
8. What aftercare should I follow?
Avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas, intense exercise and facials, saunas and steam rooms after treatment. Specific and thorough aftercare advice will be given by your practitioner.
9. Will I still be able to move my face?
Yes, it is possible for Botox to soften expression lines without freezing your natural facial movement if this is what you prefer. This is dose dependent and we will always listen to your desired treatment outcome, and treat accordingly. Our goal is always to enhance, not completely change your appearance.
10. Is Botox safe?
When performed by a qualified medical professional, Botox is a very safe and well-established treatment. A full consultation is always carried out beforehand to ensure it is appropriate for you.