Cosmetic Laser Clinic

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Anti Wrinkle Injections

What are Anti Wrinkle Injections and how do they work?

TGA regulations in Australia do not permit the online use of the exact name of the well known injectable substance used to treat wrinkles and other conditions. The active ingredient is a purified protein.  It is considered very safe as a cosmetic treatment due to the dosages used being well within safety parameters.

Over time the repetitive action of frowning, squinting and raising the eyebrows causes wrinkles on the face.  Facial wrinkles and frown lines are caused by repeated muscle contractions under the skin.  These wrinkles and lines can become deep and permanent.

Anti Wrinkle Injections block the transmission of signals from nerves to the muscles and when used for cosmetic purposes cause the muscle to relax, reducing lines and wrinkles, to give your skin a smoother and more youthful appearance.  Millions of people undergo such treatments each year to enhance their looks.

Anti-Wrinkle injections can also be used to treat the masseter muscles whose over-activity can cause the muscle to get bigger giving the lower face a wider appearance.  With injections, the masseter can become smaller, slimming the appearance of the jawline.   

Excessive underarm sweating can also be effectively treated with injections to block the nerves which stimulate sweating.  As well as being unsightly, excessive sweating can cause bad odour and make you feel uncomfortable in social situations.  Restore your confidence with this popular solution amongst professionals who work under humid or stressful conditions.

The amount required is unique for each client depending on the severity of lines and wrinkles and how deep and permanent they have become.  There is no correlation with age or gender but what is known is that the bigger the muscle being treated the larger the dosage required.  How long the effects of a treatment last depend on the individual and where the injection was made.  In cosmetic treatments there is an expectation that the effect should last from 3 to 4 months although results may last for longer periods.

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Any information provided on this website should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with a physician.