Anti-wrinkle Injections

(Xeomin®, Botox®, Dysport®)

ANTI-WRINKLE TREATMENTS

Lines and wrinkles are usually the first sign of ageing that people notice and may be concerned about.

Different lines and wrinkles are treated in different ways depending on where they are and how deep they are at rest- but anti-wrinkle injections are our most commonly used treatment for lines and wrinkles and the most common cosmetic enhancement used world wide.

We also use this to treat medical conditions such as hyperhydrosis, blepherospasm (eye twitching), prevention of chronic migraines and many more.

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Botulinum Toxin is the most common non surgical cosmetic procedure performed world wide, and is commonly used to treat and soften lines and wrinkles, particularly of the frown, forehead and crows feet/smile lines. It works by temporarily blocking the motor nerve terminal, thereby paralysing the muscle in which it is injected. You typically start to see results in the first 3-5 days after treatment however it takes 2 weeks to take full effect. Results typically last 3-4 months.
Having botulinum toxin is a fast, safe and effective procedure with little to no downtime required. It is usually done in a 30minute appointment. After treatment you can return to your normal daily activities, we just advise to not do any vigorous exercise for the rest of the day, avoid rubbing the area and facials/ face down massage for 24 hours.
Treatments are usually very well tolerated. Mild bruising may occur. Uncommon side effects are usually related to an undesired muscle receiving the botulinum toxin (e.g a droopy eyelid). With careful, accurate injection and sound anatomical knowledge, these adverse effects are extremely rare and they always resolve (the best and worst thing about botulinum toxin treatments is that it is temporary). Once the effect of botox has worn off, your muscles return back to their normal function.
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Those who are pregnant can not have Botulinum Toxin Treatment. Patients with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis, motor neurone disease and eaton-lambert syndrome should not be treated with Botuinum toxin as it may make symptoms worse. Anyone with allergies to Botulinum Toxin or its constituents should not have Botulinum Toxin Treatment. All botulinum toxins contain serum albumin and so are not suitable for practicing Jehovas Witnesses.

Different lines and wrinkles are treated in different ways depending on where they are, what is causing them and how deep they are.

Commonly used approaches to improving lines and wrinkles include antiwrinkle injection (Botox®, Xeomin®, Dysport®), dermal filler, quality medical grade skin care, and skin treatments such as Collagen induction therapy and Skin peels as well as bioremodeling treatments like Profhilo®. Click each treatment to see example photographs of typical before and after results.

Frown before and 2 weeks after botulinum antiwrinkle injections to frown.

Forehead lines before and 2 weeks after botulinum antiwrinkle injections to frown and forehead.

Frown before and 2 weeks after botulinum antiwrinkle injections to frown and forehead.

Frown before and 2 weeks after botulinum antiwrinkle injections to frown, forehead and crowsfeet.

Before and after light treatment of crows feet

Before and after botulinum treatment to forehead

Before and after botulinum treatment to frown

Before and after botulinum forehead treatment

All images are taken by Dr. Cherie with consistent camera settings and are not retouched in any way.

Botox® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines , horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for Botox® and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz . Botox® treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals. (contains botulinum toxin A 50,100 & 200 units) Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

Dysport® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s fee round the eyes. Dysport has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor is Dysport is right for you. If you have side effects see your doctor. You will need to pay for Dysport, and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz Dysport lasts about 4-6 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals. Contains 500 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin. Galderma (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

Xeomin® is a Prescription Medicine containing 50, 100 units of incobotulinum Type A, purified Botulinum toxin type A complex for injection. It is used for the treatment of frown lines on the forehead, lateral periorbital lines and horizontal forehead lines in adults. It should be administered only by trained medical professionals. Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Xeomin treatment lasts about four months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Cautions: people receiving blood thinning medicines, care at the proposed injection sites, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects: headache, pain, swelling or infection at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eye lids, lack of feeling & nausea. Treatment last for up to 4 months. You will need to pay for this medicine. Discuss with your specialist if Xeomin is right for you. For more information or for a copy of CMI please contact the NZ distributor: Merz, Sydney. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland

Profhilo®, containing low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, is a Class III medical device for the treatment of the face and body for contours redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo has risks and benefits. Do not use with treatments such a laser resurfacing or medium deep skin-peeling. Caution in people on blood thinning medicines. Do not inject into inflamed areas or intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects: pain and swelling at injection site. Accelagen Pty. Ltd. Whanganui.

Belotero® is a Class III medical device to smooth facial wrinkles and folds, correct facial atrophic scars, restore of enhance the lips or restore facial volume Belotero has risk and benefits. Ask your specialist if Belotero is right for you. Contains transparent cross-linked sodium hyaluronate gel of nonanimal origin with lidocaine 0.3% to reduce local pain. Do not use if you have a skin inflammation or a skin infection or until the infection is healed. Precautions. There is a risk of infection. Tell your doctor if you are on blood-clotting medicines as there could be an increased risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Possible side effects: swelling, bruising, redness hardening of the skin, pain, altered colour or itching. Lasts 6-12 months You will need to pay for this product and doctor’s fees apply. Merz, Sydney. Distributed by Healthcare Logistics, Auckland