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Muscle Relaxing Injections
Overview
This type of anti-wrinkle treatment is a simple non-surgical procedure that can reduce the appearance of wrinkles. A muscle relaxer is given to the specific facial muscles that cause facial lines and wrinkles to form.
How does the treatment work?
Many facial wrinkles occur when we use our muscles to make repeated facial expressions. An anti-wrinkle injection, or muscle relaxer, can be used to relax specific facial muscles that cause expression lines. With the muscle relaxed, undesirable expressive lines are reduced, the skin will smooth and new lines are prevented from forming. The areas treated are very specific and your overall facial expression is not noticeably different to onlookers except that your facial creasing will be reduced and you will look younger.
Where can the treatment be used?
Anti-wrinkle injections are used in both men and women for the reduction of:
- Frown lines between the eyebrows
- Horizontal lines on the forehead
- Crows feet or smile lines around the eyes
- Lines around the mouth
- Downturned mouth corners
- Neck bands or 'turkey neck'
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What does the treatment involve?
It is a non-surgical treatment which involves a small injection into selected facial muscles using a very fine needle. The treatment generally takes around 10 minutes. Discomfort is generally minimal and brief, and no anaesthetic is usually required. Should you be particularly worried about discomfort, and anaesthetic cream can be applied prior to the injection.
How long will it last?
For most people, the effect will last 4 months before lines slowly begin to return. If you have repeat treatments, the effect tends to last longer.
Are there any side effects?
In addition to cosmetic use, muscle relaxers have been used for many years for the treatment of various medical conditions, and have an excellent safety profile. Side effects are uncommon and if experienced, temporary. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, bruising, redness or swelling at the injection site. Very rarely, local muscle weakness has been reported, causing temporary drooping of the eyelid.
Will facial expression be affected and will anyone be able to tell I've had treatment?
The anti-wrinkle injection works specifically on the muscle being treated, therefore untreated facial muscles are not affected. This allows unwanted or undesirable facial movements to be softened while untreated muscles continue to allow normal facial movement and expression. The effect of treatment is subtle and natural. People often report following a treatment friends and family have commented on how well they look but have been unable to specify the exact change.
What is the cost of treatment?
The cost of treatment will depend on the injection dose you require. This will vary according to the strength of the muscle being treated and differs between individuals and facial areas. In general, the treatment is surprisingly inexpensive for a cosmetic procedure.
The anti-wrinkle injection is priced at $17.50 per unit (please note the following prices are estimations only as the product is charged by the dose that is required).
Crows Feet ~ 16 - 20 x Units $280 - $350
Glabellar Lines ~ 16 - 24 x Units $280 - $420
Forehead Lines ~ 10 - 20 x Units $175 - $350
For further information or to make an appointment to see our registered nurse for a free skin assessment and consultation, please contact us.