Anti wrinkle injections uses botulinum toxin type A known as Botox which is an injectable wrinkle muscle relaxer to temporarily and safely paralyze muscles in the face. This in turn reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles. 

 

A Botox treatment is minimally invasive. It’s considered a safe, effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles around the face. It does have other medical uses but at  JSA it is used as a cosmetic aid. 

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Results are not instant and can start to take effect anywhere between 2-14days post treatment. This is because the product has an onsetting period where it will start to work. You will see full result by day 14. every patient is invited back fro a review and top up between day 14 and 21 post treatment. 

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Areas it can be used:

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Frown Lines are the vertical creases that appear between the eyebrows, generating a tired or angry look.

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Forehead lines, also known as forehead wrinkles or ‘surprise lines,’ become more apparent as we age. Excessive lines on your forehead can give the face and skin an aged appearance. If you’re starting to see traces in your late 20s or early 30s it is best to consider exploring preventative treatment options. The more you wait to address your forehead wrinkles the more difficult it will be to achieve the best possible results.

Horizontal forehead lines are mostly due to genetic ageing. Sun damage or smoking can also result in the formation of creases that are deeper and more difficult to treat. 

 

 

‘Bunny lines’ are the creases that appear when the nose wrinkles up; for example, when we sniff or smell something.

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Crows feet, around the eyes. The appearance of fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes, and their presence even when you’re not smiling, is often associated with ageing. These can be treated with anti wrinkle injections. You will still be able to smile and your cheeks will still raise and fall when making facial expressions. contrary to popular belief.

 

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Smokers lines, the fine lines around the mouth become more apparent with age are another ageing concern. Using a small amount of  botulinum toxin in this area can soften and prevent. 

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Chin dimpling, as we get older, the muscles in the chin, known as the mentalis muscles, become overactive – meaning they flex more often than they should, creating a dimpled, puckered appearance. It can be used to relax these muscles, thereby smoothing and reducing the overall dimpled effect.

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Gummy smile. Injected in the area between your upper lip and nose to temporarily freeze the muscles that contract or elevate when you smile which allows you to smile without showing your gum.

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 Lip flip, botulinum toxin A is injected into the upper lip to create an illusion of a larger lip. It relaxes the muscles above the lip, resulting in the upper lip “flipping” slightly upward. Although the procedure makes the lip look more prominent, it does not increase the size of the lip itself.

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Botulinum toxin in the masseter is typically used for:

• managing teeth grinding

• reducing jaw tension, pain, and clenching

• relieving headaches

• contouring a square jaw

• creating a balanced face shape

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