Introduction to anti-wrinkle treatments
Over time, changes to the skin’s underlying structure can result in folds and wrinkles that alter the appearance of the face. Anti-wrinkle treatments are a type of aesthetic procedure that may be used to reduce the prominence of lines and wrinkles in the face. As with any aesthetic procedure, the decision to use anti-wrinkle treatments should be made in consultation with a registered healthcare practitioner.
Why anti-wrinkle treatments?
The passage of time affects the quality of human skin. The appearance of glabellar lines (vertical frown lines between the eyebrows) and crow’s feet (lines around the corner of the eyes) can cause an individual’s face to look old, sad, tired or angry, regardless of how they might feel. Anti-wrinkle treatments work by relaxing targeted facial muscles, temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles formed by repeated facial expressions.
TREATMENT AREAS
Anti-wrinkle treatments may be used to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines (glabellar lines) and crow’s feet (lines around the corner of the eyes). Your healthcare practitioner can provide you with more information on the most suitable treatment areas.
TREATMENT AREAS
Anti-wrinkle treatments may be used to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines (glabellar lines) and crow’s feet (lines around the corner of the eyes). Your healthcare practitioner can provide you with more information on the most suitable treatment areas.
The treatment
During a typical treatment, a practitioner administers a number of very small injections into targeted muscles in the patient’s face. These muscles then relax, and the overlying lines and wrinkles soften. Once the treatment has been completed, it typically takes a few days for the results to become visible. The exact length of time taken can vary slightly from brand to brand and from individual to individual.
The duration of effect for anti-wrinkle treatments can also vary according to the product used and the individual involved. However, effects may last for up to five months.
As with all medicines, anti-wrinkle treatments can cause side effects. Your registered healthcare practitioner should inform you of these potential risks, as well as any side effects and contraindications prior to treatment. You should also ask to see the Patient Information leaflet provided to practitioners. Please note that the information on this website does not in any way replace the professional advice of the treating healthcare practitioner.
Anti-wrinkle treatments are prescription-only medicines which under Australian law must be administered by registered health practitioners. If you are unsure whether a particular practitioner is registered in Australia, you can also check the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
The science behind
Anti-wrinkle treatments contain a protein with the ability to block the release of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine from nerve endings within the body. When this protein is injected into targeted muscles in the face, it prevents them from contracting, helping to remove wrinkles formed by repeated facial expressions, such as frown lines and crow’s feet.
The protein used in aesthetic injections produces a local effect in the muscles being treated. Only a qualified healthcare practitioner should administer anti-wrinkle treatments for aesthetic purposes.
Anti-wrinkle treatments are used to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe wrinkles in the upper face. The below gallery shows examples of how patients appeared before and after treatment with anti-wrinkle treatments.
Before & After
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines and crow's feet;
- Dermal fillers: under eyes, cheeks, smile lines and lips.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown and smile lines;
- Dermal fillers: cheeks and smile lines.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown and smile lines;
- Dermal fillers: cheeks, smile lines and lips.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines and crow's feet.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines and crow's feet.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines;
- Dermal fillers: under eyes, cheekbones, cheeks and smile lines.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines and crow's feet;
- Dermal fillers: cheeks, smile lines, lips and chin.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines and crow's feet;
- Dermal fillers: cheeks, smile lines, lips and chin.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines and crow’s feet;
- Dermal fillers: cheeks and smile lines.
- Individual results may vary.
- Anti-wrinkle treatments: frown lines.
- Individual results may vary.
Only registered health practitioners may perform procedures with anti-wrinkle treatments. You can also check if a practitioner is registered in Australia by visiting the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency website.
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