Blog

DID YOU KNOW THAT THERE ARE LITTLE OR NO SIDE EFFECTS CAUSED BY INJECTIONS OF WRINKLE RELAXANTS?

AND YOU WON’T LOOK FROZEN OR STARTLED!

Men and women from all walks of life are having treatment to reduce their wrinkles.  Injectable products which achieve this were previously associated with Hollywood celebrities and A-listers but are now widely used by all sorts of people.  

Injection of wrinkle relaxants still attracts a degree of controversy, bringing with it much debate and extensive media coverage.  Questions of safety have been widely published and many people believe that use of wrinkle relaxants may result in loss all facial expression and, with that, a large part of your identity. This, quite simply, is not true.

What is a wrinkle relaxant?
Wrinkle relaxants are neurotoxic proteins produced by a bacteria and developed in a laboratory. There are many forms of the toxin available for cosmetic use as a wrinkle relaxant.

At Assure Medispa, the wrinkle relaxant we choose has been used in medicine for 20 years. Originally used as an aid in treatment of conditions such as cerebral palsy, it has gone through extensive medical research and testing, and is now widely used as a cosmetic aid.

It was first used aesthetically to treat unwanted wrinkles more than 15 years ago. It can treat “crowsfeet” around the eyes, frown lines and the furrow between your brows. The result is not a surprised or frozen look; rather, you will notice that you look more youthful and radiant. Some people describe it as looking “fresher”.

Any wrinkle relaxant is a prescription drug and, as such, is prescribed for you by a doctor.

How does a wrinkle relaxant work?
A wrinkle relaxant works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause persistent wrinkles.  One area commonly treated is between your eyebrows - the vertical frown lines that develop over the years.  Development of these wrinkles is like folding a piece of paper: the more the skin is folded from continued frowning, the deeper the wrinkles will appear over time.

Within days of being treated with a wrinkle relaxant, you will start to see an improvement which can last up to 4 months.  Results may vary and it usually takes a week to a month for the full effect of the treatment to look its best.  If you choose to discontinue treatments, the frown lines between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.  If you have regular, continued treatments, muscle atrophy may occur in the area being treated and, over time, you may need less wrinkle relaxant to achieve the same result.

Side effects….
Side effects are rare and temporary.  One side effect is temporary and minor bruising, however, you can use mineral makeup such as Glo Minerals TM to camouflage this for a few days.  Drooping eyelid is another rare side effect – the incidence is less than 1% and subsides within 4 weeks.  Other side effects can include slight, temporary headache, and sometimes nausea.  These usually subside within 48 hours.

How does my appointment work?
At Assure Medispa, we offer a complimentary consultation to discuss any concerns you may have about your appearance and what you would like to achieve.  You may also have some questions, such as: How long will it take? How long will the results last?  Will it hurt?   We can answer these questions during this consultation.  You may also choose to schedule a complimentary appointment for your skin to be analysed using Beau Visage Skin ImagingTM.   A range of home care may be recommended to support your skin and the injections you will have.  Then, if you choose to proceed, we will make an appointment for you to see the Registered Nurse for your injections.

If you’re a first-timer, you should arrive about 10 minutes early for your appointment to fill out your forms.  You will meet with one of our Registered Nurses and also a Plastic Surgeon who will review the treatment recommended by your Nurse and confirm the prescription.  The Registered Nurse will then administer the injections.  The costs are inclusive of the consultation with the Nurse, the Surgeon and the purchase and administering of the wrinkle relaxant.  There is no need for a referral as there is no medicare rebate for cosmetic treatments.

Before your treatment, you will again be asked about your expectations and if you have any allergies or any condition that wouldn't make you a good candidate for a wrinkle relaxant.

What happens when I get my injections?
During the procedure, you will be seated on a reclining bed. No anaesthesia is required, although your Registered Nurse may choose to numb the area with an ice pack. The entire injection procedure takes approximately 10-15 minutes. You can even schedule it during your lunch hour and have one of our Medical Aestheticians apply makeup to the area before going back to work (this too is complementary). There is no recovery time needed.

We also offer a follow up consultation 2 weeks after you have been treated to ensure that you achieve the look that you want.  Our Registered Nurses are highly trained and are supervised by our team of Plastic Surgeons.

Its beautiful…
The beauty of a wrinkle relaxant treatment is that it's a simple, safe, 10-minute, non-surgical process.  A few tiny injections, and within days there can be noticeable improvements.  Results may vary, however, our team at Assure Medispa is dedicated to ensuring you achieve the results that you want. There has never been a better time to get rid of those unwanted wrinkles and improve your appearance.

Call our team at Assure Medispa on 08 9380 0380 to schedule your appointment.