Woodvale Park Cosmetic Services
What Are Wrinkle Relaxers?
The active ingredient is a purified protein extracted from the clostridium botulium bacteria and commonly known to the public as Botox. It has been used extensively in the cosmetic industry around the world. The safety of wrinkle relaxers has been well established for over 25 years and is approved for use in over 75 different countries with no evidence of any long term safety issues.
What Is Involved In Treatment?
It is a non surgical procedure using a microneedle administered into selected facial muscles.
How Long Does It Take?
Time varies with each client but typically 10 to 30 minutes.
When Does One See Results?
On average you will start to see results within 2-3 days with its full effect at 2 weeks. The injections are designed to enhance and refresh your looks.
How Long Do They Last?
On average 2-4 months. If you choose not to have further treatments the muscles will eventually return to normal activity.
What Are The Side Effects?
Mostly there are no issues but patients may develop headaches, stinging, mild bruising and redness around the site of the injection. It is rare but one can develop some temporary muscle weakness such as drooping of the eyelid but this is uncommon and usually resolves within 3 weeks.
What Are Some Therapeutic Uses Of Wrinkle Relaxers?
Wrinkle relaxers are used for treatment of excessive sweating, headaches caused by teeth clenching which can cause pain and discomfort, eye and facial twitching. Many neurologists also use it for cervical dystonia.
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