Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox, Azzalure, Bocuture, Dysport) stop the action of the muscles responsible for the dynamic wrinkles. A small injection of botulinum toxin paralyses part of the muscle which in turn stops the wrinkling of the overlying skin. This stops the formation of wrinkles during facial expression but also reduces the formation of more long term static wrinkles. Using accurate technique and the correct doses will reduce wrinkling whilst maintaining facial expression to avoid the unnatural “frozen face” look.

Indication

Wrinkles during movement / Dynamic wrinkles; prevention of static wrinkles

Time to results

5 – 14 days

Duration of effect

On average 2-4 months

Back to work

Immediately

Anaesthetic

None required

Risks and side effects

Possible – bruising, headache
Rare – droopy eyelid, dropped brow