Your Questions about Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Answered.

When we laugh, smile or frown, our facial muscles contract and create dynamic wrinkles. As we get older, our skin starts to lose its elasticity and as a result, these dynamic wrinkles can lead to the formation of wrinkles and facial lines. Cathays Dental Clinic use a popular form of anti-wrinkle treatment, increasingly used to help tackle the appearance of lines and wrinkles and keep the skin looking youthful.

Here we have put together a guide to tell you everything you need to know about anti-wrinkle treatment anti-wrinkle treatment, answering the essential questions:

Anti-wrinkle Treatment

For anti-wrinkle treatment a popular natural neurotoxin and protein. is commonly used cosmetically for the treatment of wrinkles, as well as a number of other health problems such as chronic migraines and excessive sweating.

What is involved in anti-wrinkle treatment?

Anti-wrinkle treatment involves small, quick and relatively painless injections into the affected area of skin and works by preventing signals from the nerve cells from reaching the muscles. As a result, the muscles don’t receive the instructions to contract. This leaves the skin looking smoother and younger.

Does Anti-wrinkle treatment help to prevent wrinkles?                      

Anti-wrinkle treatment can temporarily remove or reduce facial lines and wrinkles including forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet. As our facial muscles contract hundreds of times on a daily basis, and good anti-wrinkle treatment can prevent this from happening, it can have the effect of smoothing out the skin.

Will Anti-wrinkle treatment leave you feeling numb, with frozen expressions?

Whilst anti-wrinkle treatment does prevent nerves from sending instructions to the muscles, it doesn’t affect the nerves that cause sensations and feeling in our skin, so your face will not be left feeling numb. When used correctly by a trained professional, anti-wrinkle treatment can give the face a natural, lifted look, considerably reducing the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. It’s vital to visit a professional with training in providing safe and effective anti-wrinkle treatment.

Will anti-wrinkle treatment treatment be painful?

As with any injection, anti-wrinkle treatment can be slightly painful depending on the area that is injected, however, there is no downtime after treatment, so you can go back to work or resume your daily activities as normal.

What are the side effects?

The side effects of anti-wrinkle treatment are relatively minor and short lived. Some people experience a slight redness and bruising of the skin, and in some cases, there can be a small amount of swelling at the injection site.

How quickly will the effects be visible?

The rejuvenating effects of anti-wrinkle treatment can usually be seen within 5 to 7 days of treatment.

How long will the results of the treatment last?

The results of anti-wrinkle treatment vary depending on the patient, but in most cases, the effects last between 3 and 6 months.

To learn more about anti-wrinkle treatment or to book an appointment, you can call Cathays Dental Clinic today on 029 2023 0945.