Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)

Botulinum toxin injections that soften dynamic expression lines — forehead lines, frown lines between the brows and crow's feet around the eyes. At DermaDerm the treatment is performed by a doctor using established products such as Botox and Azzalure after assessing which muscles to target, so movement is relaxed rather than frozen. Single areas or a discounted three-area plan are available, and the same toxin is also used to treat excessive underarm or palm sweating.

Anti-wrinkle injections use small, carefully placed doses of botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce the activity of the facial muscles that create dynamic lines. By easing how strongly those muscles contract, the overlying skin creases less and existing expression lines soften over the following days. At DermaDerm the treatment is carried out by a physician who first assesses your facial movement and agrees the areas to treat — most often the forehead, the glabella (frown lines) and the lateral eye area — using recognised products such as Botox and Azzalure. The injections take around ten to fifteen minutes with a very fine needle; anaesthetic is not usually required and most people return to normal activities the same day, avoiding heat, vigorous exercise and lying flat for the rest of the day. Results begin to appear after a few days and settle within about two weeks, typically lasting three to four months before muscle movement gradually returns and a top-up can be considered. The clinic offers single-area treatment or a more economical three-area plan for those treating the upper face comprehensively. The same botulinum toxin is also used therapeutically to reduce excessive sweating of the underarms or palms (hyperhidrosis), where it can give relief lasting several months. Treatment is for adults wanting a refreshed but natural, still-expressive look; it is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the doctor reviews suitability and any contraindications at consultation.