More and more people are turning to cosmetic doctors for rejuvenation techniques to help their faces reflect the way they feel inside. One such rejuvenation technique is Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment. It can be used to relax specific facial muscles that cause facial wrinkles.
The following information explains how Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment works and what is involved in the treatment at Skin Specialist in Chandigarh Clinic.
Many facial wrinkles form when we use our muscles to make facial expressions. The wrinkles formed during these expressions are called dynamic wrinkles. For example, when we smile our eye wrinkles become prominent and when we frown the vertical lines between our eyebrows become noticeable.
When we are young our skin springs back to its natural position after a facial expression, but as we get older dynamic wrinkles remain on the skin to form static wrinkles: they are wrinkles and folds that are present at rest. The process occurs because natural substances such as collagen (the major structural protein in skin), elastin (the protein that causes the tissue to stretch) and hyaluronic acid (which gives skin volume) decrease with exposure to sunlight, smoking and stress all contribute to the creation of wrinkles and folds.
The anti-wrinkle injection is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle causing muscles, creating a rejuvenated appearance. The active ingredient in Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment is derived from bacteria in much the same way penicillin is derived from mold. It is manufactured in sterile laboratory conditions.
The anti-wrinkle injection is a prescription-only medicine and treatment is only available from a qualified medical professional.
The anti-wrinkle injection can be used to relax specific facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles (the wrinkles that are formed during facial expression). Once the muscles are relaxed, you cannot contract them preventing undesirable facial expressions. Thus, the lines gradually smooth and new lines are prevented from forming.
Although the results are visible, a treatment with Anti-Wrinkle injection will not radically change your facial appearance or make you look as if you have had Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment done. The result will give you a natural look and make you at least 10 years younger.
Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment is a non-surgical procedure whereby a small amount of Anti-Wrinkle injection is administered into selected facial muscles by a trained doctor using a very fine needle. Generally, an Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment takes around 10 minutes. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief, and an anesthetic is usually not required; the injection may sting for a few seconds. Normal activities can be resumed soon after.
The dose recommended for the treatment will vary depending on your individual situation and the severity of lines. Doctor Harman Sidhu will know what the best dose is for you and which muscles to inject to give you the best results.
The requirement for Anti-Wrinkle injection highly depends on age of the muscle and the expectations of the patient. Below is an average estimation. For the correct estimate, please discuss it with Doctor Harman Sidhu.
The effect can last up to 4 months before lines slowly begin to return. If you have repeat Anti-Wrinkle injection treatments, the effect tends to last longer.
The anti-wrinkle injection will relax the facial muscles that cause expression lines. It does not cause more wrinkles to form. If you choose not to have further Anti-Wrinkle injection treatments your muscles will eventually return to normal activity and your wrinkles will gradually revert to their pre-treatment levels.
Within 3 days you may notice a softening in the appearance of your frown lines between your brows and it takes up to 7 days to see the full results. The area will continue to improve for up to a month.
Many people use a combination of cosmetic products and procedures with Anti-Wrinkle injection. Doctor Harman Sidhu at Athena Skin & Laser Clinic will advise you as to whether or not you will receive better results with your Anti-Wrinkle injection treatment if combined with other products or procedures.
In the amounts used for the treatment of facial lines, the side effects are usually temporary and localized to the area of injection. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning/stinging, redness at the injection site. These are all temporary side effects which will go away in 24-48 hours.
Men and women of varying ethnicities and skin types have been successfully treated with Anti-Wrinkle injection. Because it works only on the underlying muscles, there’s no concern about it affecting your skin color or texture.