Anti-Wrinkle (BoNT) Injections

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BoNT anti-wrinkle injections are a fast, non-surgical treatment option, designed to smooth fine lines by relaxing particular facial muscles, resulting in a natural, refreshed appearance.

Key Information

PRICE

From £330 depending on the number of areas

TIME OF PROCEDURE

30 minutes

DOWNTIME

1-2 Hours

DISCOMFORT LEVEL

1 out of 5

AVERAGE SESSION REQUIRED

Ongoing, every 3-6 months.

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What Are Anti-Wrinkle Injections?

BoNT injections are a popular, non-surgical solution for reducing the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. A trained specialist injects BoNT into specific areas of your face. The injections contain proteins that target muscles in your face, helping to soften or emphasise facial expressions and features.

Not all facial wrinkles and lines can be treated with BoNT. Sometimes, you’ll be offered other types of treatment in conjunction with it or as an alternative to this treatment. Some clients opt for BoNT treatments in combination with fillers. Fillers are injections of a gel-like substance, used to plump the skin and fill out wrinkles or subtly adjust the shape of the face. Dermal fillers are particularly effective for smoothing deeper folds and lines when used together with anti-wrinkle injections.

BoNT can also be an effective treatment for patients who suffer from abnormal twitching around the eyes, such as blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. The action of it can reduce or even prevent the contraction of the muscles that cause the spasm, helping improve the patient’s quality of life significantly. BoNT can also help restore symmetry to the face after facial palsy conditions. For those concerned about how these conditions impact their appearance, it can represent a return to confidence and self-esteem

What Procedures Are Commonly Combined With Bont?

As well as being a superior standalone treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, it is used by experts in a range of other procedures. BoNT injections are versatile and applicable in more advanced treatments, particularly for lifting certain areas of the face. Its properties make it highly effective as an addition during a brow lift procedure, for example.

How Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Work?

What are anti-wrinkle injections? Each injection contains a certain amount of BoNT designed to target specific muscle groups. It is a naturally occurring protein produced by bacteria. Scientists have discovered that this protein blocks the chemical messages that nerves usually send to muscles telling them to contract or relax. Without these messages, facial muscles return to their natural resting state. Your facial muscles become relaxed, no longer tightening and bunching up into positions that cause wrinkles. This results in a smoother complexion and a rejuvenated appearance.

The Ezra Clinic offers anti-wrinkle injection treatments tailored to your particular needs. Our specialist will talk you through the process and ensure you understand every aspect before you commit. The process is fast and non-invasive, with rapid results. Contact a member of the team for more information.

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What Are the Benefits of Anti-Wrinkle Injections?

Anti-wrinkle injections offer a simple pathway to a more natural, youthful appearance. Unlike surgical treatments, the procedure is completely non-invasive and takes very little time at all. BoNT sessions can take less than half an hour for some individuals. There’s minimal downtime, with many patients able to return to their daily activities almost immediately.

The process is very simple, with a qualified clinician using a very fine needle to inject specific muscles in your face. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach with BoNT. Your specialist will talk through your needs and what your ideal outcome is before planning your injections. Every patient has subtly different requirements and no two BoNT treatment sessions are identical.

It’s important to remember that the effects aren’t permanent. After two to four months, the effect of the BoNT protein will start to wear off. You can speak to your clinic to book yourself in for repeat treatments as necessary.

The primary benefit of anti-wrinkle injections is the confidence boost they provide to patients. Individuals who are worried about the physical effects of aging can rediscover their youth, matching their external visage to their energetic or elegant personality. Rediscover self-esteem and manage your appearance on your terms.

What Concerns and Body Parts Can Be Treated With BoNT Injections?

When exploring the benefits of anti-wrinkle injections, 3 areas are commonly impacted:

  • The lower face and jawline
  • The lips
  • The eyes

BoNT is ideal for lines that appear when you make certain facial expressions. For example, if your nose wrinkles with “bunny lines”, it can minimise the appearance of these. Similarly, if you’ve noticed forehead wrinkles when you’re working or talking to friends or family, BoNT should help relax the area and make it appear smoother.

Wrinkles that appear or worsen with facial movement are called dynamic wrinkles. Other examples are crow’s feet and smile lines around the eyes, or lines that form around the lips when you purse them.

While BoNT is ideal for anti-wrinkle injections, it also has a number of other medical uses. Some people suffer from excessive sweating, a condition with the scientific name “hyperhidrosis.” It is an ideal treatment for this uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing condition.

Hyperhidrosis is caused by faulty nerve signals that tell the body’s sweat glands to keep working even when there’s no need. Anti-wrinkle injections interrupt those signals, reducing the volume of sweat produced. Most patients will notice a significant difference in two to three days and the results can last for months.

Who Is an Ideal Candidate for the Treatment?

Anti-wrinkle injections aren’t suitable for everyone. Most patients are between the ages of 25 and 65 except in unusual circumstances. Your clinician will need to assess your medical history to ensure you’ve never had a reaction to BoNT in the past. You also won’t be able to have it if:

  • You’re pregnant or breastfeeding
  • You have certain neurological disorders
  • You’re taking certain medications that may interact with the BoNT injections
  • You’re taking or have recently taken certain acne treatments
  • You have a facial skin infection

If you become unwell, such as with a cold, while waiting for your appointment, you may have to reschedule. You should be in good health when receiving BoNT injections to reduce the risk of complications or secondary infection.

Your specialist may also decide that the lines are too deep or furrowed for BoNT treatment to be effective. In these instances, you’ll most likely be offered alternative treatment options. Depending on the location of wrinkles, lifts or fillers might be an option. Sometimes these will be offered in combination with BoNT for the best results.

An Ezra Clinic clinician will take you through all the prerequisites of the treatment and make everything simple for you. If, for any reason, you can’t receive anti-wrinkle injections, our team will do everything we can to suggest the next steps to a fresher-looking face.

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What Will the BoNT Treatment Include?

This will usually include a full facial assessment, and a bespoke plan for treatment. Our clinicians do not use a cookie cutter approach. Rather, every treatment is customised to the patient’s unique anatomy and to their unique requirements.

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FAQ

What Are the Risks and Side Effects of Anti-Wrinkle Injections?

With anti-wrinkle injections, side effects are rare. When you receive treatment from a trusted clinic, the risks are reduced even further. In some cases, patients may have an allergic reaction to the proteins but this is incredibly rare. The more usual side effects are a little tenderness or mild redness which fades very quickly.

How Much Does BoNT Injections Cost?

Prices begin at £330 including VAT.

Is It Painful?

The needles for BoNT are very fine and most patients tolerate the treatments with no anaesthetic required. In some cases, such as when patients are nervous, ice or creams can be used to numb the skin. The vast majority of patients report very little discomfort.

Will I Have Scars After the Treatment?

These treatments do not leave scars.

How Long Does It Take?

The injections take between 5-10 minutes.

How Long Does The Results Last?

A common question about BoNT is, “How long do anti-wrinkle injections last?” It depends on your metabolism and lifestyle, but the average is between three and six months. After this time, the muscles will start to respond to nerve impulses and may start to show wrinkles again. Contact your clinic to book your next treatment of BoNT to keep this under control.

For any more details on BoNT and the benefits of anti-wrinkle injections, speak to a member of the expert team at The Ezra Clinic today.