Anti-Wrinkle Injections (Botulinum Toxin)

Botulinum toxin injections that soften the dynamic lines created by repeated facial expression — frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead creases and crow's feet around the eyes. At Skin-Medic the treatment is performed by an aesthetic-medicine physician after a consultation that maps which muscles to target, so movement is eased rather than removed. Single areas or discounted two- and three-area combinations are available, along with several brand options and fine detailing doses for the lower face.

Anti-wrinkle injections use small, carefully placed amounts of botulinum toxin to temporarily reduce how strongly selected facial muscles contract. As those muscles relax over the following days, the overlying skin folds less and existing expression lines look softer. At Skin-Medic the appointment starts with an assessment of how your face moves and a discussion of which areas to treat — most commonly the glabella, forehead and lateral eye area, with finer options such as a lip flip, eyebrow lift, bunny lines, gummy-smile correction or a Nefertiti-style neck treatment also offered. The injections take around ten to fifteen minutes using a very fine needle and usually need no anaesthetic, so most people return to their day straight afterwards while avoiding heat, lying flat and vigorous exercise for the rest of the day. Results typically begin to appear after three to seven days and settle within about two weeks, with the effect generally associated with a duration of three to four months before movement gradually returns. The clinic stocks several toxin brands, including Vistabel, Azzalure and the longer-acting Alluzience, so the choice can be matched to the area and to how long you would like between sessions. Suitability and any contraindications are reviewed by the physician at consultation; the treatment is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding.