Anti-wrinkle injections, commonly known by many as the brand name Botox work by causing the facial muscles to relax, smoothing the appearance of wrinkles that occur naturally with age and help prevent further ageing of the skin. Like all procedures, a pre-treatment consultation is mandatory to assess suitability for treatment.
Anti-wrinkle treatment works by blocking the message between the nerve endings and the muscles in targeted areas. The skin cannot then wrinkle up. The most common areas to treat are the horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines and the crows feet around the eyes.
At There You Glow, I will tailor the treatment to your requirements for a nice, smooth but natural (not frozen) look.
There can be redness, swelling and bruising at the site of injection. You might have a headache later in the day – just treat with paracetamol.
As with all medical treatments, however safely performed, there are risks. You will be fully informed of the risks and given time to ask any questions during the consent process.
Anti-wrinkle treatments take about a week to take effect.
Anti-wrinkle treatment will last about 3-6 months.
No, but the medical questionnaire you will complete beforehand will let me know of any allergies, medications or conditions you do have that we might need to discuss further.
I advise you not to drink alcohol or take Ibuprofen within the preceding 24hours of your appointment, as this can increase the risk of bruising.
You cannot have injectable treatments if :
