Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Cardiff And Bristol

Over time, as the sun damages your skin, the temporary wrinkles that form on your face when you move your facial muscles may become more permanent. This can cause you to look stern, tired or angry even when the underlying muscles are still. This happens because the sun degrades your skin so much that it loses natural elasticity.

Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine that is injected to relax the muscles beneath, preventing the creation of dynamic lines and wrinkles with age. If you’ve felt that winkles are making you look older than you feel, and want a more youthful and brighter look, an anti-wrinkle consultation might be right for you. Our experienced medical practitioners at our Bristol, Cardiff and Coventry clinics are here to help.

WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN?

The active ingredient used in most anti-wrinkle procedures is Botulinum Toxin Type A. This a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that is purified and diluted to be safe for cosmetic use. There are well known brand names that will be familiar out there but they are essentially very similar products.

HOW BOTULINUM TOXIN WORKS?

Botulinum toxin has been used medically for more than 20 years to reduce fine lines and deep wrinkles. Botulinum toxin blocks the nerve signals that cause the muscles to contract. This results in the elimination of frown lines, Forehead lines, crow’s feet and lines around the mouth. A similar principle also applies to give a brow lift or treat bunny lines, dimpled chin, a gummy smile or a downturned smile.

WRINKLE RELAXING TREATMENT AT DERMALOGIC AESTHETICS

Our highly experienced medical practitioners at Dermalogic Aesthetics use and recommend standardised anti-wrinkle treatment. It is the result of years of studies and has been used extensively in medicine. This brand of botulinum toxin was first cleared by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1989, making it the first approved form of wrinkle injection in the world to target wrinkles and fine lines. This treatment uses a natural, purified protein used to temporarily relax facial muscles that cause fine lines and wrinkles.

It is a virtually painless procedure, and the full effect can be seen after 2 weeks. Anti-wrinkle treatment tends to last between 3-4 months, with the effect gradually wearing off. All treatments are carried out by our highly experienced cosmetic medically qualified clinicians who can provide you with safe treatments and real results.

WHAT CAN WE TREAT WITH WRINKLE RELAXING INJECTIONS?

The TREATMENT PROCESS

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PRIOR TO THE TREATMENT

The first step is to speak to one our medical practitioners from our Bristol, Cardiff or Coventry clinics. You’ll be able to talk to them about why you’re considering anti-wrinkle treatment, the likely costs, and when you’d like to have the treatment. If you feel ready, we’ll then book you in for your free consultation. At your free consultation, your medical practitioner will ask you about the results you want to achieve. They’ll guide you through your treatment options and create a personal anti-ageing treatment plan for you to ensure you achieve the best results. It may be that we’ll recommend an alternative treatment type – like chemical facial peels, micro-needling or dermal fillers – that we think will better suit your needs. You can discuss every aspect of your wrinkle treatment with no obligation to go ahead. Our medical practitioners are extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you have. If you feel ready to go ahead, we can book your treatment in for a date and time that suits you.

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TREATMENT

On the day of your treatment, you’ll be able to go through any last-minute questions with your medical clinician. The Botulinum toxin will be injected using a very fine needle to carefully complete the series of small injections. This usually takes about 30 minutes in total and, although it may be a little uncomfortable, it shouldn’t hurt. The procedure temporarily relax the facial muscles to smooth out lines and wrinkles. Your treatment may involve injections to the forehead, in between the eyebrows, crow’s feet or other areas, as agreed with your clinician.

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POST TREATMENT

You’ll be able to leave the clinic as soon as your treatment has been completed, and you should be fine to go about your normal day-to-day activities. You’ll just need to avoid tilting your head forwards for a while and avoid exercise for the next 24 hours. If you experience soreness in your face, you can take painkillers to ease the discomfort. It can take up to a few days for the muscles to relax and for you to see the results. We believe that the highest quality aftercare is just as important as the treatment itself, so we’re here to support you. If you have any questions or concerns at all, you can contact our 24/7 helpline. Line and wrinkle treatments can be very effective and on average lasts up to 3 months, depending on the patient. After your initial treatment, the effects of future treatments should last longer as your muscles are already trained to relax. If you’re looking to maintain a youthful and rejuvenated appearance, further treatments are usually recommended every three months.

BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION

UPPER FACE ANTI- WRINKLE TREATMENTS

Forehead, Frown Lines (Glabella) and Crows Feet (Around The Eyes

2-4 months longetivity

1 Area
2 Area
3 Area
Additional small areas
Surcharge for men

£120
£185
£250
£50
£50

*some clients may experience different lasting effects

ADVANCED ANTI-WRINKLE TREATMENTS

Bunny Smile
Gummy Smile
Down-turn
Mouth
Eyebrow Lift
Smoker Lines
Facial Slimming
Neck Lift
Hyperhidrosis (prevents sweating)

£120
£120
£120
£120
£120
£250
£250
£350

Our consultations for lines and wrinkles are available in Bristol, Cardiff and Coventry.

WRINKLE-RELAXING TREATMENTS CAN ALSO BE USED FOR:

Profile Clinical Director Registered Aesthetics Pharmacist (GPhC) & Independent Prescriber (IP)

FULL PROFILE

Shehzad Malik

Clinical Director

OUR TREATMENT RESULTS

Benefits of having this treatment with us:

We are Fully Qualified medical practitioners. Therefore, all practitioners undertaking treatments come from a medical background and have a university degree in pharmacy or medicine.
Our team has years of experience in aesthetic treatments. We ensure all treatments are carried out to the highest standards, to achieve optimum results.
We pride ourselves on patient care and experience, therefore, our experienced team will ensure that your visit and treatment is as informative, comfortable and professional as possible
We have very high patient satisfaction. Our patients are very happy with their results resulting in many returning to have additional areas treated. We also have many that recommend friends and family to our clinics.
We are committed to evidence-based practice and use premium products. We use FDA and CE approved products for the treatments.
We are registered with Save Face. This government approved register is the highest level of recognition available for professionals working within aesthetic cosmetic medicine within the UK.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

You’ll have the opportunity to ask your medical practitioner any questions as part of your consultation, but to start the ball rolling here are the answers to some that our patients most frequently asked questions.

How Does it Work?

Botulinum toxin, is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. The toxin blocks the transition of chemical messages sent from the nerve to cause the muscle to contract. Without these messages, the muscle stays in a resting state until the ‘messengers’ recover. This recovery takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks on average.

There are different brands out there but all botulinum toxins are prescription only medicines (POM) and can only be prescribed by doctors, dentists, prescribing nurses and pharmacists with a prescribing qualification, following a face to face assessment and consultation with the qualified prescriber.

What results can I expect?

After treatment it is expected that you will start to see an improvement within 2 or 3 days. The full result may be judged at 2 weeks. You may be invited to attend a review appointment after 2 weeks where the success of the treatment may be assessed and adjustments to your personal treatment plan made, if necessary.

You will be advised to keep the target muscles active for a few hours and to avoid extremes of heat or cold, vigorous exercise, lying down or leaning over for 4-6 hours.

It may not ‘completely freeze’ the expression, particularly if extreme effort is exerted to make an expression. Botulinum toxin is not suitable for lines present without expression (static lines), your medical clinician will advise you.

There may be only a partial reduction in movement this very much depends on the amount administered and location of product placement – This is not a one size fits all treatment and may be tailored to suit your individual requirements and expected treatment outcomes – discuss this with your clinician at the time of consultation.

Am I suitable for the treatment?

Only you and your medical practitioner can decide if the treatment is right for you and your concerns. During your medical consultation, our expert medical practitioners will assess your medical history and make sure you are suitable for the treatment.

Ensure to tell the medical clinician about all of your medical conditions, including:

A disease that effects your muscles and nerves such as Myastenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome
Allergies to any Botulinum toxin products
Medication that you are currently taking
Whether you have had any facial surgery or plan to have surgery
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or breast feeding

Is it Safe?

All treatments carry a degree of risk. All risks and complications will be discussed with you at consultation and prior to any treatment being agreed. Injection related side effects are minimal and temporary such as redness, swelling and bruising. Spreading of the Botulinum toxin to the muscles nearby can be easily prevented by avoiding rubbing or massaging the treated areas for 4 hours. Adverse events are uncommon, usually occur within a few days of treatment and are expected to be temporary, usually resolving spontaneously within weeks. Your medical practitioner will provide aftercare advice designed to minimise risk and promote speedy recovery from any expected side effects.

How long will the results last?

On average 2-4 months. In order to achieve the best prevention of aging lines, it is recommended to have the treatment regularly every 3 months

Does it Hurt?

A very fine needle is used and generally this treatment is not painful and can be well tolerated with no anaesthetic. Ice may be helpful in numbing the skin for nervous patients as well as reducing the risk of a bruise.

Will I have a frozen look?

The treatment result is down to your preference. Your medical practitioner will discuss and tailor the treatment to what you prefer. Most patients prefer the fresh and natural look.

What will happen if I stop having the injection?

The relaxant effect of the Botulinum toxin will wear off over time and you can effectively continue or discontinue at any time that suits you. However, regular treatments will prevent those deeper, more permanent lines that appear with age. There are no long-term side effects of Botulinum toxin injection reported until now.