Anti Wrinkle Injections Aftercare
What to expect following a anti - wrinkle treatment
Anti Wrinkle Aftercare
To help reduce the accidental spread to neighboring muscle groups, we recommend that you avoid lying flat for 4 hours, post-treatment and avoid the following activities for around 24 hours:
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Rubbing or massaging the area treated
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Vigorous exercise
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Any “facial” beauty treatments.
Some patients experience a slight headache after their injections, which can be managed with paracetamol if required.
Following this period you can use your normal skincare routine.
It can take up to 10-14 days for the effects to take full effect.
When having the procedure for the first time we arrange an appointment for you to come back two weeks later so that we can check the results and if necessary ‘touch up’ to make sure you have the very best outcome.
If you have had anti wrinkle injections from us before you will be advised to contact us 14 days after the procedure if a ‘touch-up’ is needed.
Note we cannot ‘top up’ treatments after 4 weeks following the initial procedure.
If you have a good initial result, please note that, we aim not to perform any “top-up” treatments within a 3 month period following your treatment.
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What are Anti-wrinkle injections?Anti-wrinkle injections uses a natural protein to temporarily relax muscles and prevent the formation of lines and creases that occur when muscles contract.
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How do Anti-wrinkle injections work?Anti-wrinkle injections temporarily block the release of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a chemical substance that is released from nerve endings. It transmits signals to the muscle causing the muscle to contract. By blocking the release of acetylcholine, the muscle is unable to contract fully. This prevents creasing, as the muscles will not move.
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Are Anti-wrinkle injections safe?The chemical substance used has been around around since the 1980s to treat a number of muscle spasms related issues. Treatments are completely safe when they are delivered by a trained and qualified practitioners.
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How long till I see an effect?Anti-wrinkle treatments usually take 2 to 5 days to take effect, and the full effect is usually visible after 10 - 14 days.
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How long do the effects last for?The effects usually last for 3 - 6 months.
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Are there any side effects?The most common side effects is redness and swelling at the injections points immediately after the procedure. However, this usually lessens an hour post treatment. Bruising may occur. Some people experience mild headaches, which can be supressed with painkillers such as paracetamol.
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What should I do after treatment?To help reduce the accidental spread to neighboring muscle groups, we recommend that you avoid lying flat for 4 hours, post-treatment and avoid the following activities for around 24 hours: Rubbing or massaging the area treated Vigorous exercise Any “facial” beauty treatments. Contact us 14 days after the procedure if a ‘touch-up’ is needed. Click here to see our full list of aftercare instructions
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