Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)

Botulinum toxin injections at Impera Clinic relax the facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, smoothing the skin for several months. Treatment is most often applied to the forehead, the bridge of the nose (frown lines), and the outer corners of the eyes — areas where expression lines form first. Applied early, at the first signs of a forming crease, it can soften and delay these signs of ageing. The same technique can also be used to reduce excessive underarm or palm sweating. A physician assesses suitability at consultation and tailors the dose to give a natural result.

Botulinum toxin is the most widely used non-surgical aesthetic treatment in the world for dynamic wrinkles — the lines caused by repeated facial muscle movement. At Impera Clinic, injections are performed by physicians experienced in injectables, with an emphasis on natural-looking results that preserve expression. **How it works:** Dynamic wrinkles form when underlying muscles contract repeatedly over years — frowning, raising the eyebrows, squinting. Botulinum toxin temporarily blocks the nerve signals to these targeted muscles, so they relax and the overlying skin smooths out. Because the muscle is no longer creasing the skin with every expression, existing lines soften and new ones are delayed. **Common treatment areas:** - Forehead horizontal lines - Glabellar 'frown' lines between the eyebrows (root of the nose) - Crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes **Other uses:** Botulinum toxin can also be applied to reduce excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the underarms or palms by blocking the nerve signals to sweat glands. **Best timing:** The treatment is especially effective when applied at the first signs of a forming crease, before deep static wrinkles set in — used preventively it both treats and delays the appearance of lines. **The session:** After consultation, the physician marks the target points and injects small, precise doses with a fine needle. The procedure takes around 15–30 minutes with minimal discomfort. There is no significant downtime, though tiny injection marks or mild redness may be visible briefly. **Results:** Onset of effect typically begins within a few days and is fully apparent at around two weeks. Results generally last several months, after which the treatment can be repeated. Avoid lying down, intense exercise, and rubbing the treated area for the rest of the day. Provided to clients aged 18+ after individual consultation; results vary by individual.