Anti-wrinkle injections are likely to be recommended if you want to reduce forehead lines, frown lines or wrinkles around your eyes. Good candidates for anti-wrinkle treatments typically include men who have noticeable wrinkles or fine lines on their face and are in good overall health.

Anti-wrinkle injections are most effective when used to reduce the signs of ageing in the following places:

• Forehead/brow
• Between the eyes
• Sides of the eyes
• Bunny Lines
• Mouth
• Marionettes
• Chin

It can take between 4 and 10 days for the improvements in the appearance of your wrinkles to show.

The results usually last for around four months, although this may vary by individual, after which you may wish to return for another treatment.

Among the risks and side effects of the procedure include bruising, infection, swelling, pain, needle marks, acne like skin eruptions, skin sensitivity, erythema (skin redness) andasymmetry. These risks are usually temporary and solved on their own. If the asymmetry is not corrected on itsown, touch-ups may be required, with a risk of under/ over correction. The less likely risks include migration of filler, skin lumpiness, bleeding, visible tissue filler material, granulomas and unsatisfactory results. Some very unlikely risks are severe complications, damage to the deeper structures, leakage of filler material, skin necrosis, open or draining wounds, healing problems, allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, drug and local anaesthetic reactions, depigmentation, venous thrombosis (clot) and sequelae, fat/air embolism, persistent swelling (lymphedema), antibodies to fillers, accidental intra-arterial injection, scarring. 

 After the procedure the following activities are forbidden, for at least 3 weeks in most cases: manipulating the area(s) of injection, alcohol use, exposure to sun or other types of radiations, extreme temperatures (such as hot/cold showers, sauna, etc), using products for skin that are not recommended by the doctor for the area undergoing the procedure, makeup (may be not recommended for a period of time), any movements or actions of/on the area that can affect or traumatise the area (such as massaging the area, hitting, procedures or treatments on the area unless previously being assessed and deemed suitable by a healthcare practitioner).

• Allergy to botulinum toxin type A, Human albumin, or sodium chloride (salt)
• Infection at site of injection
• If you are pregnant, or breastfeeding
• Have ever suffered from a disease which affects your muscles or nervous system, or have any other known muscular or neuromuscular issues
• Inflammation in the muscle or skin to be injected
• Any active disease of the cardiovascular system (please discuss with your clinician prior to commencing treatment)
• Previous history of seizures
• Closed angle glaucoma or risk of developing closed angle glaucoma
• You plan to undergo an operation soon

Your clinician will also discuss the suitability of treatment having considered your medical history and any medications you currently take, as appropriate. As such, it is imperative you disclose such medications at the time of your treatment.

Exercise should be avoided for 4 hours after treatment, and the area should not be massaged for three days. You should remain in an upright position for 4 hours following treatment to limit the spread of substance at the injection site. There is particular risk of eye lid or eyebrow complications should you have pressure on the area treated such as placing your face in the breathing hole on a physio or massage couch. This should be avoided for at least 2 weeks.