Wrinkle Reduction & Muscle Relaxant
Botulinum Toxin A is derived from bacteria. When administered in small, controlled amounts, it temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles, effectively reducing the appearance of wrinkles, such as crow’s feet around the eyes and frown lines on the forehead. The treatment works by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles, preventing them from contracting. This reduction in muscle movement smooths out lines, giving you a more youthful appearance. It’s a popular, non-surgical option that requires no downtime.
Our aim is to give you natural looking results to enhance your overall look. We want friends and family to notice a refreshed new you, without actually knowing you’ve had “work” done. If you’re keen to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, Admire Dentistry can help you with our treatment.
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Our Frequently Asked Questions
Following a wrinkle reduction consulation, you might notice some mild redness, swelling, or slight bruising at the affected site. These effects are usually temporary and should subside within a few days. You can use mild analgesics, e.g. panadol if needed and light, intermittent ice application for swelling. It’s advisable to avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun exposure, and alcohol for 24 hours after the procedure.
A list of things to avoid is outlined below:
- Rub, massage or manipulate the treated area for 24 hours – including having facials, applying/removing make-up or washing rigorously
- Perform exercise or drink alcohol for 24 hours
- Lay down (including for massages) or sleep for 5 hours
- Undertake any other facial procedures, e.g. laser, microdermabrasion, chemical peels etc, for two weeks
Wrinkle reduction consulation using Botulinum Toxin Type A. Botulinum Toxin Type A is derived from the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum – brand names include Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin® – but there are no bacteria in it at all.
- These are pharmaceutical-grade, purified proteins that deliver very predictable results accurately and with very few potential side effects.
- Botulinum Toxin works by blocking neurotransmitters in the target muscles, thereby reducing the strength of muscle contraction. This is useful for aesthetic applications, such as wrinkles caused by muscle (e.g. crow’s feet around the eyes, forehead lines), where the contraction of the underlying muscle has caused a crinkling of the overlying skin. By injecting small amounts of this material, the muscle contraction is relaxed, and the overlying skin smooths out.
- This material can also be used for therapeutic applications, such as night-time tooth grinding, as it relaxes the overactive muscles of the face contributing to the problem.
