Anti-wrinkle injections are when minute quantities of Botulinum Toxin A are injected into the muscles of the face. This restricts movement in the muscles and reduces lines and dynamic wrinkles.

The main benefits are a younger, fresher, more youthful appearance. It can also stop the formation of static lines.

We administer Allergan Botox. This Botulinum Toxin A injectable contains tiny amounts of albumin, which help the toxin to adhere to the nerve endings to form a stronger bond, at we have found that this toxin often lasts longer than other similar versions. Due to the albumin present in Allergan Botox, it is not a suitable toxin to administer to someone with egg allergies. Please inform us if you suffer from an egg allergy so that we can prescribe an alternative toxin.

When administered correctly, by a competent injector, they are very safe. Complications are very rare and are usually caused by poor injection technique, however these complications do not last as once the nerve endings replace themselves, the toxin is shed off and the problem erases.

There is also a very small risk of anaphylactic reaction when any pharmaceutical is given. Please rest assured that we are well experienced in dealing with this emergency and we keep an emergency drugs box here to treat you should this situation arise.

The first step is to attend a consultation with our nurse prescriber who will assess your suitability medically, and advise you if this is the most appropriate treatment to achieve your desired goals. Should we agree that anti-wrinkle injections will give you a successful outcome then we can administer them in a bespoke treatment plan that suits the strength of your facial muscles. Due to the length of time it takes for the toxin to work, we then offer a 2 weekly review free of charge to assess the outcome and top-up any areas that require it.

Most people will start to notice subtle improvements within 72 hours, but it takes a full 14 days for the toxin to reach its full potential.

Unless there is a significant asymmetry in the face it is not appropriate to add in further injections until the 14 days has passed. This is because the toxin will not take effect in equal times, some areas may take longer than others.

Caution needs to be taken when administering toxin, once it has been injected it cannot be removed and over-injecting can cause facial droops. The treatment will usually last around 3 months initially, but this usually extends the longer you have treatment. Most people end up requiring just 2-3 treatments a year.