Anti Wrinkle Treatments Best Practice & Advice
When to consider Anti Wrinkle Injections
It is normal and naturally beautiful to have fine lines when you smile or frown. If these wrinkles are still visible while your face is at rest…that’s the time to consider having a consultation with a medical expert as to which treatment will stop your wrinkles getting deeper.
Anti Wrinkle Injections Areas Explained
1 Area = Glabella / Frown Line between eyebrows and also just above each eyebrow
1 Area = Horizontal lines on forehead
1 Area = Laugh Lines at sides of each eye + Bunny Lines at bridge of your nose
Add On Anti-Wrinkle Injection Treatments
Bruxism – Teeth grinding correction
DAO & Jawline Contouring
Smile Lift
When Will I See Results
Most patients start to see results in 3 – 5 days. You’ll see maximum results about 10-14 days after the treatment.
The effects of wrinkle smoothing injections are temporary, which means you’ll need regular treatments in the future if you want to maintain the effect.
The effect routinely last from 3-4 months. The dosage used for each treatment is variable and based on the desired effect and the strength of the muscles being injected.
How Long do Anti Wrinkle Injections last?
Anti Wrinkle injections for Laugh Lines around the eyes should typically last 3 months while treatment for the frown lines between your eyebrows and forehead lines can last between 4-5 months.
For some patients their wrinkle smoothing effect goes away more quickly than that, while for others it lasts much longer. This is because some patients break down the toxin more rapidly than others. How long the results last really can depend on the patient’s genetic makeup.
Factors which also effect the longevity of your results are the dosage injected, your metabolism and lifestyle.
Patients who spend long periods in front of computer screens, play outdoor sports, long distance drivers and golfers etc often experience less longevity for their Crows Feet treatments.
Does Working Out Affect Longevity ?
There are no papers written to prove the subject.
We have observed over the past few years in our clinics that athletic exercise definitely does have the possibility of decreasing the duration of treatments. This actually makes sense, as excessive exercise produces free radicals which have the ability to break down tissue in the body, as well as products that are injected.
Dr. Mark recommends to his patients who experience this, they can do one of two things
- Ideally wait an extra month until you get more movement in your forehead +frown lines and have all 3 areas injected
- Have the only eye areas injected after 3 months
- Attend 2 weeks after your treatment to review your results and Dr. Hamilton top it up the dosage if needed.
- Most of Dr. Hamilton’s patients maintain their wrinkle smoothing effect by having treatments every 4-5 months whilst other patients he may see only once per year. There is no hard and fast rule.
Downtime
Routinely there is no down time for anti-wrinkle treatments.
Dr. Mark recommends avoiding strenuous exercise or massaging the area for the first 4 hours after treatment.
Tiny needle marks and redness at the injection sites are normal and are only visible for a few hours. These can covered with concealer. To prevent the risk of infection please do not apply make up for several hours after your procedure.
Also avoid aspirin to reduce bruising. Take paracetamol instead. If you are taking blood-thinning medications, you might get a tiny bruise at the injection point. This will vanish after a few days. Do NOT stop taking your prescribed medication.
Dr. Mark Hamilton is well known for his skillful and natural results when it comes to aesthetic injectables. He is highly regarded by his patients for being incredibly responsible when it comes to their care.
His Promise to you: Getting Anti-Wrinkle treatments should never mean ‘over-correction’ or ‘one-injection pattern-fits-all’. Dr. Mark’s strategic injection techniques, provide personalised treatments, which create a look that best suits you. Patients never need worry about looking fake or overdone.
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To book a consultation for your lines and wrinkles with Dr. Hamilton email drmark@hamiltonfaceclinic.com.