Ultimate Guide to Anti-Wrinkle Botox Injections

As we age, our faces change in ways that feel like they’re out of our control. Facial volume becomes unflattering and unwanted lines and creases begin to settle in. With the use of fine lines and anti-wrinkle Botox injections, we can slow down the signs of ageing and the appearance of wrinkles to help you look as youthful as you feel.

In this guide we’ll be providing everything you need to know about anti wrinkle injections and answering some of the commonly asked questions from our dermatology clinic in Southampton.

Before we start, it is important to understand the different types of wrinkles, where they are on our faces, and how we came to get them in the first place. Wrinkles are classified as being either dynamic or static. Dynamic means that they are due to repeated facial movements, for example laughing or frowning. Static wrinkles are simply due to a loss of gravity or elasticity, often a sign of ageing.

Some of the most common types of wrinkles that can appear include:

• Frown lines – These run across the forehead horizontally along the top of the T zone.
• ‘Worry’ lines – These are wrinkles that create an ’11’ between your brows.
• ‘Bunnies’ – These are wrinkles at the bridge of your nose, horizontally between your eyes.
• Crows feet – These are found on the outside corners of the eyes.
• Laugh lines – These are the lines from the side of the nose leading down to the edge of your mouth.
• Lip lines – These are the small vertical lines above your top lip.
• Marionette lines – As cheeks start to droop these wrinkles begin to form below your lips.
• Platysmal bands (Neck) – The muscles that span from our clavicles to the lower part of the face that become wrinkled over time.
• Chin dimpling – When chin muscles contract over time, this can cause wrinkles and creases to appear.

These are the most common types of wrinkles that our patients will often look to have treated. If any of the above sounds like something that you would like to have treated with anti-wrinkle injections, get in touch.

Now, we know what you’re thinking: The use of needles automatically equals pain. Even a simple flu injection can cause a bit of a sting. However, with regards to anti-wrinkle injections, the needle used by our specialists is so fine that you are unlikely to feel anything more than a light pinch to the treated area.

There is very little to no pain during treatment, however if you would prefer local anaesthetic or a facial tension machine, this is also available. The analgesics that we offer for local anaesthetic are topical and injectable lidocaine. The injections are done with a very small needle and almost all our patients can tolerate this with no problems, so the above should not be necessary.

If you are considering Botox or anti-wrinkle injections, it is important to be fully aware of the potential side effects that may occur. Although these injections can cause side effects, they are often temporary and kept to the area where the injection occurred.

The most common side effects of anti-wrinkle injections include:

• Redness
• Bruising
• Swelling
• Facial pain
• Headache and nausea
• Muscle weakness

As previously mentioned, all of the above are temporary side effects and will often only last for a few days. As with most cosmetic treatments, we recommend a consultation with one of our in-house medical cosmetic professionals to inform you of the potential risks before your first injection.

Cosmetic anti-wrinkle injections last between 3-6 months. Results are visible after one treatment, but aesthetics do vary between patients depending on how quickly your body metabolises the toxin. For a more in-depth look at the duration of results you can expect, read our blog on how long Botox lasts.

Anti-wrinkle Botox injections usually take around 10 minutes but will vary depending on the area being treated and the amount of anti-wrinkle solution being used. This procedure is available to adults over the age of 18, and requires a full consultation before treatment.

The cost of Botox treatment can vary between patients. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our clinic in Southampton for a consultation and more details on pricing for your chosen treatment.

We’re a team of highly qualified & trained medical professionals with a vast amount of experience in the medical industry and we are CDC-registered. This gives us confidence in all the treatments we perform. We can answer any questions you may have and strive to give you the best experience possible.

At our medical dermatology clinic in Southampton, we provide a safe and professional environment where you can feel at ease before, during and after your treatment. We understand how medical treatments can sometimes feel daunting, so making you feel comfortable is a fundamental part of our experience.

Contact us to book a consultation and discuss your aesthetic goals with a qualified medical expert.