Commonly referred to as Botox® injections, this treatment involves the use of a substance called Botulinum Toxin Type A.
Botox® is actually one of a handful of trusted brands which are regularly used by medical professionals. Other brands include Azzalure and BoCouture. When injected into specific areas of the face, wrinkle-smoothing injections block the nerve signals which cause dynamic movements of the facial muscles and thus, expression lines. This treatment is one of the most popular injectable treatments for reducing wrinkles, and it’s a very quick procedure, usually taking around 20 minutes.
No numbing creams are needed for this treatment, as the needles used are extremely fine. There are very few side effects and the results can be seen in as little as 48 hours.
With regular treatments, patients can even prevent the onset of future expression lines and wrinkles. We recommend no more than 3 wrinkle-smoothing injection treatments in any 12 month period and tend to find our patients benefit mostly from 2 treatments per year to maintain results.
The most commonly treated dynamic lines which are treated by Botox® injections include:
Other areas / conditions that can sometimes be treated with Botox® injections:-
Skin boosters are what industry professionals refer to as ‘liquid skincare’. Many contain high levels of Hyaluronic Acid and some contain other ingredients such as essential vitamins and other skin loving substances like peptides or Arginine. Skin boosters tend to be administered in a series of treatment sessions, usually 3 or 4, around 2 to 4 weeks apart. Skin boosters are ideal if you are looking for an overall improvement in your skin’s tone, texture and resilience and younger patients who may not yet need dermal fillers, love the effects that skin boosters have on their complexion. More mature patients also benefit from this treatment as it offers a very natural looking result. A topical anaesthetic is usually required and the skin boosters are administered via a needle, in to several points of the skin. Skin boosters can also be used on areas that suffer in the sun, such as the decolletage and the hands. Results tend to be seen around 4 weeks after the first treatment session and can last anything from 6 to 12 months. Top up sessions every 6 months will help to maintain the results.
Profhilo® is an Italian manufactured skin bio re-modelling substance with 2 types of Hyaluronic Acid. Unlike dermal fillers, it does not augment the skin tissues, but works with the skin on a cellular level, to repair, hydrate and smooth. Each Profhilo® treatment consists of 5 injection points, each side of the face, so that a full face effect is achieved. Profhilo® is usually recommended as a course of 2 or 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart, for optimum results. It takes around 4 weeks from the first session to start to notice results and over time, the skin becomes smoother, less lined, lifted and refreshed. Many patients comment that Profhilo® gives a more dewy glow to the skin and that they look as if they are well rested and revitalised. A topical anaesthetic is used prior to this treatment, to minimise discomfort. However, expect to feel some stinging sensations as the product is of a honey like consistency, so can be a little uncomfortable when injected. Some slight bumps can be seen following the treatment, but these fade within a few hours. There is no downtime to this treatment and you can return to your daily activities immediately afterwards, though you will need to follow your IHYA practitioner’s aftercare advice, as with all injectable procedures. Results can last up to 12 months, following this procedure with 6 monthly maintenance sessions advised.
Prior to agreeing upon any injectable treatment here at Ihya, and as part of our duty of care to all our patients, we will ask that you attend a no obligation consultation and skin analysis with one of our medical team.
You can discuss what is bothering you about your skin, the treatments that are available and any medical conditions you might have.
Once we are satisfied that an anti-wrinkle injectable treatment will be suitable and safe for you to undergo, you can book your appointment for your chosen procedure.