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Since 1973 doctors have used injectable muscle relaxants for muscular and nerve disorders such as squints, chronic eyelid twitch and muscle spasms such as those seen in cerebral palsy. More recently (since 1988) they have been used for cosmetic purposes.
Our Doctors at Laser Skin Care have many years experience in wrinkle relaxer treatment. We only use genuine branded relaxers, and all our stock is carefully managed to ensure your treatment is performed with the highest quality.
Wrinkle relaxers are used as an anti-wrinkle treatment. When we laugh or frown our brain sends a signal to our muscles to make expression lines appear on our face. Using this injection treatment, the potent muscle relaxant smooths out the expression lines, lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
The way the wrinkle relaxer works is that it blocks the signals from the nerve to the facial muscles to stop them contracting, leaving the skin looking smooth.
At your consultation, our Talent will examine your facial muscles to determine where to administer the anti-wrinkle injections. Several tiny injections will then be precisely injected into the muscles that cause the frown lines.
Because of their ability to relax muscles, these injectables are useful where overactivity of muscle groups cause unwanted skin lines such as:
It may also be used to prolong the effects of wrinkle fillers which would be “squeezed” out prematurely in areas such as:
Wrinkle relaxers are also used for treatment of migraine.
Wrinkle Relaxers are Preventative
While their main purpose is to improve or temporarily remove existing lines, anti-wrinkle injections can be used as a preventative measure to help soften expression lines.
Over-active facial muscles continuously fold and crease the skin causing lines and wrinkles to form faster than your skin can repair them. Wrinkle relaxers reduce the activity of these muscles to allow your skin more time to repair.
The goal of treatment is to allow your skin to regenerate. To restore health yet not to freeze your face.
Wrinkle Relaxers can help with shape and symmetry
Wrinkle relaxers can also be used to change resting muscle tone to improve the dynamics of your smile and can be used to lift certain parts of the face and balance asymmetrical features.
Areas that may be treated include: Frown lines, Forehead lines, Crow’s feet, Gummy smile, Smile lift, and Square jaw reduction.
Your face will look more rested
With both age and repetitive muscle movement, lines settle into the face and are visible even at rest. It’s these static, 24/7 lines that can make your face look tired and fatigued. By softening those lines and wrinkles in the skin, your face looks instantly fresher, more youthful, and relaxed. Cue compliments.
Instructions post wrinkle relaxant procedure:
1. Remain upright (don’t lie down) for 4 hours
2. Don’t touch the area(s) injected, especially don’t massage
3. Use the muscles frequently (ie frown or squint a lot) over the next 4 hours.
Notes
Slight swelling and or bruising is common post injection.
Paralysis of the muscles with disappearance or reduction of the lines should occur between 1 to 2 weeks.
Re-treatment is usually required 3 to 6 months.
