About Anti-Wrinkle Injection
Anti-wrinkle injections, also known as wrinkle relaxers or neuromodulators, are a popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment used to temporarily reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face. These injections work by relaxing the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, allowing the skin to appear smoother and more youthful.
The anti-wrinkle treatment involves injecting botulinum toxin into selected facial muscles to block the signal between the nerve and the muscle. This relaxes the muscles in the injected part, helping to smooth out your skin and prevent wrinkle formation. It is proven to be more effective than anti-ageing creams and it is less invasive when compared to plastic surgery. The effect of Anti-Wrinkle Injection usually lasts for 3-6 months which the procedure needs to be repeated to maintain the effect.
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Who is suitable for Anti-Wrinkle Injection?
Male or female who wishes for more a wrinkle-free and more youthful look
You are not a suitable candidate for Toxin Treatment if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have untreated epilepsy or porphyria
- Tend to develop hypertrophic scarring
- Are hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid and/or to gram-positive bacterial proteins
- Are hypersensitivity to lidocaine or to amide-type local anaesthetics, the product constituents or excipients
- Have areas presenting cutaneous
- Have active autoimmune disease
- Have a history of anaphylactic shock
- Have acute rheumatic fever with heart complications
- Are currently taking drugs that reduce or inhibit hepatic metabolism, such as cimetidine and beta-blockers
- Have been treated with a permanent implant in the proposed treatment area
You will require a consultation with your respective doctor at Yuchi Medical before having a Botox Treatment if you:
- Have inflammatory and/or infectious process (acne, herpes, etc.)
- Are currently undergoing laser, deep chemical peels or dermabrasion
- Suffer from, or have a history of, autoimmune disease or autoimmune deficiency
- Are undergoing immunosuppressive therapy
- Have severe and/or multiple allergies
- Are showing symptoms of cardiac conduction disorders
- Have a history of streptococcal disease
- Have body dysmorphic disorder
- Have abnormally thin skin or skin atrophy
- Patients on anti-coagulation medication or using substances that can prolong bleeding
Products
Botox (Allergan)
Bocouture (Merz)
Best Practices
Before
- Avoid alchohol 24 hours before treatment
- Avoid having botox treatment during menstruation period
- Please inform the practitioner if you have injected botulinum toxin within 3 months
- Please inform the practitioner you have done Thermage or Ultherapy within the past three months
- Do not wear any make up on the day of injection
- Do not take aspirin, aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as gentamicin, kanamycin) within 2 weeks before injection of botulinum toxin
- To limit sun exposure on the day of treatment, we recommend bringing a cap/hat and a pair of sunglasses.
After
- Do not drink alcohol within 24 hours, and avoid spicy food, shelled seafood and beef
- No strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Do not apply skin care products to the needle eye within 24 hours, and do not rub the injection site
- Makeup is allowed after 24 hours
- You can wash your face and take a bath on the same day
- Do not lean forward or backward within 4 hours
Result
- 2-3 days to start to have effect, Botox effect can last 3-6 months
- Wrinkle removal: the best effect is generally two weeks
- Face thinning: the best effect is one month
Follow-up visit
- 2-3 weeks follow-up consultation
Frequent Questions
1) Are there any side effects with Anti-Wrinkle Injection?
The most common side effects are minor bruising at the injected areas. However, this will usually disappear after a few days. The other side effect is drooping of eyelids. This can be caused by inappropriate placement of the injection and asymmetry. The good thing is that these side effects are usually minor and reversible.
2) Will Anti-Wrinkle Injection create an expressionless and frozen face?
With the right dosage of botulinum toxins and appropriate placement of the injection, you should be able to display the entire range of facial expressions. It will give a very natural and satisfactory outcome nearly 99% of the time.
About Botox
Botulinum Toxin A (more commonly known as Botox) is the protein complex derived from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum. Currently, there are quite a few types of Botulinum Toxin in use by practitioners all over the world. At Yuchi Medical, our primary choices of Botulinum Toxin are Bocouture and Botox.
Botox blocks signals from the nerves to the muscles. It interferes with the nerve stimulation of the muscles causing excess facial expressions. This relaxes the muscles in the injected part, helping to smooth out your skin and prevent wrinkle formation.
When Botox is appropriately used by a suitable qualitied practitioner, it is safe and has few side effects.
- Forehead Lines
- Frown Lines
- Neck Lines
- Crow’s feet
- Lower-eyelid wrinkles
- Eyebrow Lift
- Square Jaw Reduction (Face Slimming)
- Dimpled Chin
- Bunny Lines
- Sweaty Armpits and Palms (Hyperhidrosis)
- Neck Lift
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you have had Botox injections in the same areas within the past 3 months.
- If you have any neuromuscular conditions like myasthenia gravis
- If you are taking medications such as antibiotics that are aminoglycosides. The botulinum toxin can interfere with these drugs.
- If you had previous injuries or surgeries to the injected areas
- If you are allergic to botulinum toxin type A
A consultation is necessary for our practitioners to discuss your treatment goals, study your facial features and to tailor a personalised treatment plan. The procedure takes only a few minutes. The practitioner uses a small needle to inject Botox into targeted muscles. This discomfort is minor. There is minimal downtime or recovery. You will be able to return to your normal routine immediately after the injection.
Procedure is bearable even without numbing cream. Ice pack may be applied.
All Botox injections have minimal to no downtime. You are usually able to resume daily activities immediately after the treatment. There may be some redness and swelling immediately after the injection. You may also experience some mild soreness and muscle weakness in the injected part for a few days. However, this will usually subside within a short period of time. Other possible side effects of the Botox treatment include:
- Allergic reactions
- Eyebrows may droop temporarily
- Slight inflammation or skin discolouration
- Slight numbing or prickling sensation
- Symptoms similar to flu
- Temporary headache
- Temporary nausea
- Unsuccessful treatment
