The duration of the results lasts for around 3 – 4 months. We advise all of our patients that during the first year, you may need to have the treatment done approximately 3 times.

After the first year, it is suggested that you have anti-wrinkle injections applied only twice per year, this allows muscle recovery time. If you are continually having the treatment, it may only need to be applied once a year. One of the main benefits of having this cosmetic treatment completed is that you can immediately see the results.

Anti-wrinkle injections are suitable for patients that wish to reduce the appearance of forehead lines, frown lines or wrinkles around their eyes. We are often asked where anti-wrinkle injections should be applied to reduce the signs of ageing, this is different for every patient, however, the most popular places are:

• The forehead/brow
• Between the eyes
• Sides of the eyes

Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the quickest cosmetic treatments available at the Bougainvillea Clinique. The treatment will involve a doctor making a series of small injections into the muscles of your face. The injection process itself will only take a few minutes.

Anti-wrinkle injections have been used for many years. Anti-wrinkle injections were first used four decades ago, however, the treatment has changed over the years. To this day, doctors not only use anti-wrinkle injections for cosmetic patients, but they also use them to relax muscles and sweat glands.

Anti-wrinkle injections are safe when they are completed by a trained medical practitioner. Medical practitioners must have the appropriate training to complete this non-surgical treatment, the risks are extremely minimal.

This is a non-surgical treatment, therefore, the procedure is largely pain-free. If you are uncomfortable with needles, then there you may feel mild discomfort which is experienced due to the small needle injection involved.

After the treatment we will advise you to carry on with your day as normal. At the Bougainvillea Clinique, our medical practitioners advise that patients avoid strenuous activity, saunas and other facial treatments for up to 24 hours after the treatment. The results from Anti-wrinkle injections can be seen almost immediately. After 4-10 days of having undergone treatment, you will notice an improvement in your lines and wrinkles.

If you are worried about the side effects of Anti-wrinkle injections, then you should always visit a professional medical Anti-wrinkle injections clinic. Some of the side effects which are associated with Anti-wrinkle injections are short-lived and mild, the most common being mild bruising to the site of the injection. Some patients also report mild headaches shortly after the treatment, but these usually subside within 24 hours.

If you are considering having anti-wrinkle treatment, then you should always book a consultation with one of our specialists. There is a selection of people who are advised not to have this type of treatment completed:

• The injection site is infected
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have a neuromuscular disorder (e.g. myasthenia gravis)

If you are still unsure if you are suited for Anti-wrinkle injections treatment then a full list of side effects, cautions and contraindications will be discussed at face-to-face consultation. We can also discuss this over the phone with you.