Life is about being happy, but if lines and wrinkles are taking the shine off your smile, anti-wrinkle injections could be the answer.
Anti-wrinkle injections are commonly used to help restore a younger, fresher look to the face and is suitable for both men and women of all ages although usually most effective in the 25 to 70 age group. Specifically, these are good for treating the crow’s feet wrinkles that appear at the corners of the eyes as well as the horizontal lines on the forehead and vertical lines between the eyebrows.
Many patients opt for anti-wrinkle injections as a treatment for wrinkles as there’s no surgery involved and it doesn’t result in scarring. Plus, there’s very little time required for recovery. That said, you should only go ahead with anti-wrinkle injections once you’ve weighed up the pros and cons, and had a detailed consultation with us to determine whether this treatment is right for you.
During treatment, a minute quantity of Botulinum toxin (Botox) is injected into the muscles that cause these wrinkling and this temporarily prevents nerve signals from reaching the muscle. As a result, the muscle relaxes and the lines and wrinkles become smoother and less pronounced. We can give you a good indication of the results we are likely to achieve once you have attended your free consultation.
Treatment can take as little as 20 minutes and you will be able to return to normal activities almost immediately. The smoothing effects typically last for three to four months but with repeated treatments the relaxed and softened effects will last longer, up to 6 or 7 months in many cases. There should be at least 12 weeks between treatments. If not then we will review your results and top you up for free.
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BOOK A CONSULTATIONThere are very few risks associated with Botox injections.
While it is a relatively straight forward procedure which carries minimal risk, there are things that could go wrong. For example, too much can leave you with that ‘overly worked’ look. Or if it is injected into the wrong areas, your face can look ‘unbalanced’.
Most problems arise when it is administered by an inexperienced practitioner. At present, there is very little regulation for people who offer anti-wrinkle treatments. Indeed, people can undertake a short, basic training scheme and then advertise themselves as specialists. This is why there are lots of beauty salons which offer anti-wrinkle injections.
You can minimise the risk of your treatment going wrong, or failing to give the results you would like, by opting to have your injections administered by our experienced plastic surgeon, Christopher Jones. Mr Jones has carried out thousands of anti-wrinkle treatments in Manchester and has an excellent track record in getting great results.
If you do decide to go ahead, you need to know there is a chance of tenderness, mild redness, swelling or bruising following treatment, but these are usually very short-term and or in the case of bruises, be small and last for only a few days.
Studies have not been performed on women who are pregnant or breast-feeding and although treatments are not thought to be dangerous, it’s best to avoid anti-wrinkle injections during this time.
If you have any diseases involving nerve damage or muscle weakness, like Myasthenia Gravis, then line and wrinkle treatments are not recommended. It’s important to tell us if you have a family history of any diseases, even if you haven’t been directly affected.
It is difficult to give a wholly accurate idea of the cost of your surgery until we have met and fully assessed your needs and goals. Your initial consultation is free of charge. At the end you will be given an exact quote which will cover all treatment, appointments and re-admissions or revisions, should that be necessary.
Your questions answered about anti-wrinkle injections Manchester.
Yes, botox has been used for medical purposes for around four decades.
Unfortunately, all too many people seek treatment from cheap, inexperienced and unqualified practitioners – a lack of formal regulation means that people can offer anti-wrinkle injections whilst having no experience or formal qualifications. (We expect that anti-wrinkle/dermal fillers industry will become regulated in the not too distant future. It’s something our industry representatives, BAAPS and BAPRAS, have lobbied for.)
We would emphasise that you can mitigate the risk of poor results by choosing to work with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon. Not only are our surgeons highly experienced with anti-wrinkle injections in Manchester, they are also fully qualified practicing plastic surgeons, so their knowledge is extensive.
While anti-wrinkle injections are a relatively straightforward procedure, there are things that could go wrong. For example, too much can leave you with that ‘Frozen’ look. Or if it is injected into the wrong areas, your face can look ‘unbalanced’. To minimise these risks it’s important to work with a qualified and experienced anti-wrinkle specialist.
The first step is to attend a free consultation. This is an opportunity for us to assess the skin on your face and the area or areas you wish to be treated. It’s important that we understand at the very outset what you want to achieve so that we can give you a clear assessment about whether your expectations can be met.
The effects can be long-lasting but vary from patient to patient. The effects are cumulative and the wrinkles remain softened, even if you stop treatment. You may want to undergo regular treatments to maintain and perfect the results.
There are lots of things you can do to keep your skin in its best condition following your treatment, including maximum hydration. We will give you advice and guidance on caring for your skin after your treatment.
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person
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