Anti-Wrinkle & Muscle Relaxant Injections

Botox® is a purified protein derived from a naturally occurring bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum. It works by blocking the nerve signal to the targeted muscle which decreases muscle contractibility, causing the muscle to relax. If the muscles are not able to fully contract, it will prevent lines from becoming as deep in the first place. It will also soften lines that are already present, providing a refreshed and more youthful appearance. As your treatment wears off, the function of the muscle slowly returns over a 3-4 month period. It’s at this time your next treatment is required to maintain your results.

Yes, it is considered to be a relatively safe treatment. It does come with some risks as do all medical procedures and these will be discussed with you at your consultation to ensure you are a suitable candidate. Botox® has been around for about 40 years and has been through all of the rigorous testing of the FDA. It was first used for treating blepharospasm (eye twitches) and spasticity to help relax muscles, treat migraines etc and is approved for use in toddlers with cerebral palsy in much higher doses than what is required for cosmetic use.

Botox® is suitable for anyone with dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles that appear upon movement of the muscle – such as forehead lines from raising your eyebrows). You must be at least 18 years old. It is not suitable for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or anyone that has previously had an allergic reaction to the product.

There are some rare neurological conditions that are contraindicated in the use of Botox®. To ensure you are a suitable candidate, a full medical history is taken at every consultation and prior to any treatment.

If you have a line or wrinkle that is already present when your face is at rest then it’s important to know that Botox® will soften this but it may not disappear completely. This is why the best time to start treatment is before you see the lines settle in permanently. Prevention is key! However, this doesn’t mean that if you have wrinkles already that it’s too late. We’ve seen great results for clients with wrinkles already present too. Your nurse will advise you on what sort of results to expect from your treatment at your consultation.

• Forehead
• Frown
• Eyes
• Brow lift
• Opening the eyes
• Under eye creases
• Nose creases ‘bunny lines’
• Nose – tip lift, nose slimming
• Gummy smile
• Lip lines
• Lip flip
• Drooping mouth
• Jaw slimming/facial shaping
• Neck lines and protruding neck bands
• Hyperhidrosis – Excessive axillary sweating
• MicroBotox®

Common:
Redness and swelling are the most common side effects and occur directly post treatment, lasting up to 20 minutes or so.

Less common:
Bruising is always a possibility whenever needles are involved however it is not very common with this treatment. We recommend all clients have any treatment at least 2 weeks prior to any event to give their results time to settle in and for any healing required to take place.

Rare:
Allergic reaction
Infection
Headache
Ptosis (which is a slight asymmetry close to where you’ve had your treatment). This is temporary and will resolve. It is often more noticeable to you as opposed to others.
To prevent this happening, it is important to not rub the treated areas afterwards as this may move the product into other muscles. Washing your face gently is fine. Medical make up can be worn straight away and is available for purchase in the clinic or from our online shop. For your own make up, please wait at least 4 hours afterwards.

Please avoid facials or massages for 48 hours and hard exercise for 24 hours.

All risks will be discussed with you at your consultation prior to any treatment.

On average the effects can last between 3-4 months, with most people noticing lines reappearing after approximately 3 months. The treatment wears off gradually during this time and won’t stay at the same level all the way throughout. The longevity of your Botox® will depend on your muscle type and activity, your lifestyle, which product was used and how much was administered.

In some cases, the continued use of Botox® will result in the need for less frequent treatments. This is due to the fact that the nerve endings may eventually start to regrow at a slower pace. For this to happen, regular 3 monthly treatments are required initially and although this is the case for most people, this can vary between individuals.

At Lift, we pride ourselves on achieving natural looking results and this is our preferred aesthetic. Frozen, overfilled lips and faces are not our thing. Your face is our reputation! We want to get it right just as much as you do. We are arguably some of the most experienced Cosmetic Injectors Wellington has to offer. We have tried and tested it all and have a pretty good eye for what works and what doesn’t. Most of our clients are referred to Lift Aesthetics via word of mouth which we are so grateful for. Our aim with facial aesthetics is to help you look and feel better and to achieve this without it being obvious that a treatment has been performed.

Most people tolerate the treatment really well. Each injection is very quick and the needles that are used are very fine and short. Some areas can be more sensitive than others and pain levels will vary from person to person however we will do our best to make you as comfortable as possible. First time clients are understandably the most nervous about having their treatment but are usually quite suprised at how quick and easy it was.

Generally speaking – no. There may be some minor swelling and redness immediately following treatment which should start to diminish after approximately 20 minutes. Most people go back to their normal activities straight away.

For the rest of the day, it is recommended that:

• Any treated areas are not to be touched.
• Make up should not be applied for at least 4 hours (unless medical make-up is used).
• Anything that can make bruising more likely, such as alcohol, exercise, and extreme heat should be avoided.

The results are not instantaneous, and everyone is different. You will probably start to notice a reduction in the lines upon movement after 5 – 7 days, with full effects being visible at approximately 2 weeks post treatment. Complimentary post treatment checkups are done for your first treatment and whenever deemed necessary for us to make sure all is well and that we are both happy. Occasionally adjustments are required and are only done after the 2-week mark to ensure it has reached full effect first.

If you have any further questions regarding Botulinum Toxin anti-wrinkle injections, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.