Line & Wrinkle Smoothing

Muscle Relaxing Injections brand of a highly purified protein derived from botulinum toxin A. It is a popular non-surgical injection that helps temporarily either reduce or eliminate wrinkles and lines such as frown lines (glabellar lines), forehead creases, crows feet around the eyes and thick bands on the neck. Unlike Dermal Filler treatments that work by plumping up the skin or filling in lines, Muscle Relaxing Injection works by blocking the nerve impulses, temporarily paralysing the muscles. The muscles then relax and can’t contract and, in turn, lines and wrinkles relax too and begin to soften producing a more youthful and overall smoother appearance.

It has a long and interesting history. It was actually a doctor, Justinus Kerner, who in 1822 first conceived of a possible therapeutic use of Botulinum Toxin and coined the name botulism (from the Latin word for a sausage). He described it as a “sausage poison” because the bacterium that produces the toxin often caused poisoning by growing in improperly handled meat products. Then in the late 1960’s, doctors in San Francisco developed a standardized Botulinum Toxin preparation for therapeutic purposes. Botulinum toxin has been used very safely and successfully since 1982 by ophthalmologists to treat nervous twitching of the eyelid and lazy eye. The cosmetic effect of Muscle Relaxing Injections on wrinkles was originally documented by Dr Richard Clark, a plastic surgeon from Sacramento, California, publishing his results in 1989, and from there began its history of growing general use in aesthetic medicine.

Muscle Relaxing injections is a highly effective treatment option capable of achieving a naturally refreshed and relaxed upper face rejuvenation that today so many people are seeking. And when administered by a qualified and experienced practitioner, it scores very highly when it comes to patient satisfaction.

Before & after photos

To view before and after photos, please refer to the gallery page: Line & Wrinkle Smoothing Before & After

Suitability for Muscle Relaxing Injections Treatment

The following categories of patient are all suitable candidates for treatment using Muscle Relaxing Injections:

People wanting a quick and simple treatment to eliminate wrinkles with little downtime and recovery period.
People wanting to eliminate frown lines, brow lines and furrows.
People in need of slight lifting of the brow.
People who are not quite ready for face lifts or other types of cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance.
People who want relief from excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).

Muscle Relaxing Injections Treatment

Prior to treatment you will have a thorough consultation, during which you will be assessed and the procedure, including possible risks, complications and after care, will be discussed with you and all your questions will be answered.

No form of anaesthetic is required. The treatment is carried out by injecting a very small amount of Muscle Relaxing Injections into the area to be treated using a very fine needle. Patients are able to return home or work following the treatment.

Following the Treatment

Immediately following the treatment, patients will exhibit a slight temporary redness and / or bruising of the skin at the sites where the injections were given. These will be minor and only of short duration. Other than this, there should be no visible signs of the treatment. Detailed post-treatment care instructions will be provided.

Risks & Complications

Cosmetic surgery and non-surgical aesthetic treatments are amongst the safest of medical procedures. However, patients must understand and accept that no procedure can be totally risk-free.

Provided Muscle Relaxing Injections treatment is carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner, associated complications are relatively rare. In some cases it can cause a temporary weakness of nearby muscles or drooping of an eyelid. The risk of any side effects depends on the muscles injected. However because Muscle Relaxing Injections are completely reversible, any side effects related to excessive weakness will be temporary, lasting only days or weeks. Muscle Relaxing Injections are not suitable for use in those with certain muscular disorders, nor for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

For further information concerning the risks and complications associated with Muscle Relaxing Injections please refer to Risks and Complications of Muscle Relaxing Injections

Results of Muscle Relaxing Injections Treatment

Muscle Relaxing Injection is a temporary treatment, the effects of which wear off naturally over time. Results of the treatment will typically become visible within 4 to 7 days, however it can take up to two weeks to obtain the full result. Also, depending on a person’s lifestyle and how their muscles react to the treatment, the effects of Muscle Relaxing Injection may last from 3 to 6 months and the treatment should not be repeated more than two or a maximum of three times per year.

There are however a very small number of patients, about 2%, who either have pre-existing antibodies to Muscle Relaxing Injections or who develop antibodies to Muscle Relaxing Injections following frequent treatments, which render it ineffective. Unfortunately there is no way of identifying this small group of people beforehand. In such cases a related product called Dysport can often be used successfully as an alternative.