Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)

Botulinum toxin injections that relax the muscles responsible for dynamic expression lines — frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes. At Dr Skibicka's clinic the treatment is performed by a physician after a consultation that maps which muscles to target, so movement is softened rather than frozen. Single areas or discounted multi-area packages are available, with premium long-acting formulations for patients who want fewer top-ups.

Anti-wrinkle injections use small, precisely placed doses of botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce the activity of specific facial muscles. By easing how strongly those muscles contract, the overlying skin creases less and existing dynamic lines soften over the following days. At Dr Skibicka's clinic the treatment begins with a physician assessment of your facial movement and an agreement on the areas to treat — most commonly the glabella (frown lines), forehead and lateral eye area, with finer options such as a brow lift, bunny lines, a lip flip, gummy-smile softening, smoker's lines, chin dimpling and a neck treatment also offered. The injections themselves take around ten to fifteen minutes using a very fine needle; no anaesthetic is usually required and you can return to normal activities the same day, avoiding lying flat, heat and vigorous exercise for the rest of the day. Results begin to appear after three to seven days and settle by two weeks, and are typically associated with three to four months of softened movement before it gradually returns. The clinic offers standard botulinum toxin (Azzalure, Botox, Vistabel) as well as premium longer-acting formulations such as Alluzience and Relfydess for patients who prefer a longer interval between sessions. Botulinum toxin is also used by the clinic for selected medical indications such as excessive sweating and jaw-muscle (bruxism) tension. Treatment is suitable for adults wanting a refreshed, still-expressive look; it is not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and the doctor reviews your suitability and any contraindications at consultation.