Botulinum Toxin (Anti-Wrinkle Injections)

Botulinum toxin injections that relax the muscles creating dynamic expression lines — frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet around the eyes — softening movement for a refreshed look. At Med-Derm the treatment is carried out by a doctor after assessing which muscles to target. The same toxin is also used to reduce excessive sweating of the underarms, palms or soles for patients troubled by hyperhidrosis.

Botulinum toxin treatment uses small, targeted doses to temporarily reduce the activity of specific facial muscles. By easing how strongly those muscles contract, the skin above them creases less and existing dynamic lines soften over the following days. At Med-Derm the doctor first assesses your facial movement and agrees the areas to treat — most often the glabella (frown lines), forehead and the crow's-feet area beside the eyes — before injecting with a fine needle. The procedure takes around ten to fifteen minutes and usually needs no anaesthetic; you can return to normal activities the same day while avoiding heat, vigorous exercise and lying flat for the rest of the day. Effects begin after a few days and settle within about two weeks, typically lasting three to four months before movement gradually returns and a repeat treatment can be considered. Pricing is per area, with the full forehead and neck treated as larger zones. Beyond wrinkle softening, botulinum toxin is an established option for focal hyperhidrosis: injected into the underarms, palms or soles it reduces excessive sweating for several months, which many patients find significantly improves daily comfort. Treatment is for adults and is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding; the doctor reviews suitability and any contraindications at consultation and tailors dosing to your anatomy and goals.