Anti-wrinkle treatment is a revolutionary approach aimed at reversing the effects facial wrinkles and aging. These are referred to as dynamic wrinkle lines and can be treated by injecting the medication into muscles of facial expression resulting in a relaxed and rested appearance. It can also be used for the treatment of a medical condition called hyperhidrosis, meaning excessive sweating in the underarms.
Conditions that can be treated:
– Forehead lines
– Frown lines (between the eyes)
– Crow’s Feet (around the eyes)
– Bunny Lines (sides of nose)
– Upper lip lines (smoker’s lines)
– Sagging Eyebrows
– Dimpled chin
– Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Before the procedure:
Each patient is evaluated to individualize the treatment protocol and achieve the best results. Expectations and results will be discussed with the patient before the procedure. A cream to numb the skin will be applied to the treatment area for a period of 20-30 minutes before proceeding.
Expectations:
Results will appear in 3-7 days following the treatment and expected to last from 3-4 months – sometimes longer. It is our aim for patients to look natural and therefore just the right amount is injected to give you a relaxed look and help maintain your natural facial expressions.
After the procedure:
We advise our patients on the following precautions:
– Do not rub or massage the areas where you received the injections.
– If you apply makeup, take care not to press or rub it in.
– Wait 24 hours before engaging in any strenuous physical activity, including heavy lifting, aerobics or any other physical activity that increases your heart rate.