Anti-Wrinkle Injections & Botox Glasgow

Most people find that the muscle relaxation begins to wear off at around 3 months. However…

When the muscle movement begins to increase, there is often a lag period of another month or so before the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear. It is when the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear that you should think about having further anti-wrinkle injections.

In the first year of a Botox treatment plan, you will most likely find that you need to have the treatment done approximately 3 times (i.e. not longer than 4 months per treatment). In the long term, however, you should aim to have the treatment no more than twice per year. This allows muscle recovery in between anti-wrinkle treatments, which minimises long term muscle atrophy.

In the very long term, after you have been using dermal fillers for a number of years, you may find you only need to have the anti-ageing treatment once per year. This is because Botox and dermal fillers promote the production of collagen and elastin, which aids in recreating that youthful appearance. Each Botox treatment will stimulate new collagen production in the skin.

There are a number of fillers available over and above botulinum toxin. Of these options, dermal fillers serve the purpose of plumping the skin and restoring volume.

Dr Darren McKeown uses award-winning dermal fillers which present a more ‘natural’ way to reduce fine lines and restore a more youthful look to your face and skin. We offer permanent and temporary dermal fillers, depending on each unique situation.

The brand of hyaluronic acid we use is Juvéderm from Allergan.

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There is minimal pain and very few side effects associated with anti-wrinkle injections — and even fewer serious complications.

Anti-wrinkle injections as part of a Botox treatment for the upper face are usually an almost pain-free procedure. The needles used are very small and, with good technique, it is almost always possible to avoid causing bruising.

One of the most common side effects of anti-wrinkle filler injections is headaches. These can affect up to 1 in 10 people. For most people, it settles down within a day or two, however, it can take up to a couple of weeks for some people. I have seen one or two patients who have found the headaches lasted the whole three-month duration of the treatment. For most people, however, the headaches are very mild and self-limiting, so it is unusual to require any type of painkiller for them.

Complications from this anti-wrinkle treatment can occur from the botulinum toxin spreading to nearby muscles that were not intended to be targeted by the treatment. In the upper face, this can cause temporary drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow. Because this usually happens as a result of a small amount of the botulinum toxin from the anti-wrinkle injections spreading to the wrong area, rather than a direct injection into the wrong area, it tends to wear off quite quickly — usually within a couple of weeks. In the lower face and neck, it is possible for the toxin to diffuse into muscles which help to move the mouth, resulting in a lopsided smile. Rarely, Botox treatment in the neck can affect speech and ability to swallow.

If you have questions or concerns regarding our anti-wrinkle treatments and the use of Botox injections, get in touch with us at the Aesthetic Medicine Institute and our team will be happy to help.