Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)

Botulinum toxin injections soften dynamic expression lines by gently relaxing the small muscles that create them — most commonly forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, crow's feet and fine lines around the mouth. Offered at OrtoImplant Clinic as part of its facial aesthetics service and priced per area, the treatment is quick and aims for a refreshed rather than frozen look.

Anti-wrinkle injections use tiny, precisely placed doses of botulinum toxin to ease the activity of specific facial muscles. When those muscles contract less strongly, the overlying skin creases less and the dynamic lines they cause — the lines that appear on movement — soften over the following days. At OrtoImplant Clinic the treatment is offered as part of the clinic's aesthetic-medicine service and priced per treated area, with the forehead, the frown lines between the eyebrows, crow's feet at the outer eyes and fine 'smoker's' lines around the mouth among the regions commonly addressed. The appointment begins with a short assessment of facial movement to agree which areas to treat and to keep the result balanced and natural. The injections take only a few minutes using a very fine needle, usually without anaesthetic, and most people return to normal activities the same day while avoiding rubbing the area, lying flat, heat and strenuous exercise for the rest of the day. Results typically begin to show after a few days and settle within about two weeks, with the effect generally lasting in the region of three to four months before muscle movement gradually returns and a repeat treatment can be considered. The aim is to relax selected muscles enough to smooth lines while preserving natural expression. The treatment is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and a qualified clinician reviews suitability, medical history and any contraindications before proceeding and explains realistic expectations for the areas being treated.