Fine Lines & Wrinkle Treatments

• Consultation: Before the procedure, you’ll have a consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. They’ll assess your medical history, discuss your concerns and expectations, and determine if Anti-Wrinkle Therapy is the right treatment for you.

• Cleansing and Preparation: The targeted area will be cleaned with an antiseptic solution. In some cases, a topical anesthetic may be applied to numb the area and minimize discomfort.

• Injection: Using a fine needle, the practitioner will inject small amounts of Neuromodulator into specific muscles. The number and location of injections will depend on the area being treated and the desired results. The injections are usually quick and relatively painless, with some people describing the sensation as a slight sting or pinch.

• Post-Injection Instructions: After the injections, your practitioner may give you some instructions to follow, such as avoiding rubbing or massaging the treated area for a few hours. They may also recommend applying ice to reduce swelling and bruising.

Whether you’ll lack facial expression after Anti-Wrinkle Therapy depends on several factors:

1. Treatment Area:

• Upper Face: Injections in the forehead, between the brows (“11 lines”), and around the eyes (crow’s feet) can affect your ability to raise your eyebrows, frown, or squint. This can make you appear more relaxed but may also limit some expressive movements.
• Lower Face: Injections in areas like the chin, jawline, or around the mouth can affect your ability to smile or pout. However, a skilled practitioner will aim to avoid over-treatment in these areas to preserve natural expressions.

2. Dosage:

• Higher Doses: Using higher doses of Neuromodulator Therapy can lead to more pronounced muscle relaxation and a potential decrease in facial movement.
• Lower Doses: A conservative approach with lower doses can still achieve desired results while minimizing the impact on facial expressions.

No, you should not lose your sense of feeling where you have the injections. Neuromodulator Therapy works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, not the sensory nerves responsible for feeling. You may experience some temporary numbness or tingling immediately after the injection due to the needle or the medication itself, but this usually resolves quickly.

It’s generally safe to have another Anti-Wrinkle Therapy when the effects of the previous treatment have started to wear off. This typically happens after 3-6 months for cosmetic use. However, the exact timing can vary depending on individual factors and the specific area treated.

Here’s what to consider when deciding when to schedule your next treatment:

• Cosmetic use:
  
  • Wrinkles: When you start to notice the wrinkles reappearing or your desired level of smoothness diminishing, it’s usually a good time for another treatment.
  • Other areas: For other areas like the jawline or gummy smile, you can discuss with your doctor the optimal timing for a follow-up treatment based on your individual needs and the duration of the initial results.
• Therapeutic use:
  
  • Follow your doctor’s recommendation: The frequency of treatments for therapeutic uses can vary widely depending on the specific condition being treated. It’s crucial to follow your doctor’s guidance on the appropriate timing for subsequent injections.

Each person’s skin is unique, so selecting the right wrinkle reduction treatment depends on factors such as wrinkle depth, skin type, and lifestyle. During your consultation at Regions Clinic, our specialists will assess your skin and recommend the most effective option for you.

Most non-invasive wrinkle treatments come with minimal downtime. After procedures like anti-wrinkle injections or skin boosters, you can typically return to work and resume your regular activities immediately. For treatments like laser or radiofrequency (RF), you may experience mild redness for a day or two, but there’s no significant recovery period required.