Anti-wrinkle injections

Fed up with wrinkles? Now you have a choice…

img_promo_1 Wrinkle reduction is a simple, non-surgical procedure for wrinkle reduction, cheek and lip enhancement, brow lifts and more. It is becoming increasingly popular in New Zealand, with both men and women enjoying the benefits that Botulinum Toxin A brings. Botulinum Toxin A works particularly well in conjunction with Dermal Fillers: you’ll have an in-depth consultation with Laser Skin Technologies before commencing any treatments to establish your appearance goals.

Botulinum Toxin A or Anti-wrinkle injections can be used for:

Forehead lines
Frown lines
Crows feet: lessen the appearance of lines around the eyes

All Botulinum Toxin A treatments are administered by a Registered Nurse, and you’ll receive an in-depth consultation to work out your goals before a treatment. Our experience in this area means you end up with the look you want. We charge per unit for antiwrinkle injections not per area. This helps to achieve your over all goal.

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FAQ

What is Botox/ Botulinum Toxin A?

There are three brands of Botulinum Toxin in NZ. The term Botox is widely used to describe the treatment regardless of what treatment is used. Botox® / Dysport®/ Xeomin®

Botulinum Toxin A is a simple, well tolerated treatment for wrinkles, sometimes called the “lunchtime face-lift”, your appointment is half an hour, but the procedure itself may take only 10mins, Botulinum Toxin A is a non-surgical procedure that can dramatically reduce even your toughest wrinkle within days.

The method consists of injecting tiny quantities of a biological medicine called Botulinum Toxin A into specific muscles that cause these wrinkles. Botulinum Toxin A is a “Botulinum Type A Toxin”, which is a natural, purified protein. It doesn’t harm the muscle nor the nerves: it just blocks the signals from the nerves so that the muscle won’t contract completely. The area remains relaxed and the wrinkles are markedly softened.

Botulinum Toxin A relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles creating a smoothed, rejuvenated and more youthful appearance. One fifteen minute treatment – a few tiny injections – relaxes the muscles between your brows that cause those lines to form and keeps them relaxed for months.

How does Botulinum Toxin A work?

Many facial wrinkles occur when we make repeated facial expressions. Botulinum Toxin A relaxes tiny facial muscles that cause expression lines, leaving the overlying skin smooth and unwrinkled. Once the muscle is relaxed, you have reduced ability to contract it and continue to make the undesirable facial expression. Thus the lines gradually smooth out from disuse and new creases are prevented from forming.

Botulinum Toxin A works on the specific areas treated. Other muscles like those used to raise the eyebrows aren’t affected so a natural expression is maintained. It won’t “freeze” your facial expression, it merely softens them and works where you want it to.

How many Botulinum Toxin A treatments will I need? Is Botulinum Toxin A permanent?
Botulinum Toxin A lasts for up to five months, depending on the individual.

You can decide to repeat the procedure as you wish, as the result will wear off gradually and expression lines slowly return.

To maintain the effect you’ll require repeat injections two to three times a year.

Would you like a free, no-obligation consultation?
Please contact us to make an appointment.

Will my wrinkles look worse if I choose not to continue treatments?
No, your lines will gradually revert to their pre-treatment appearance. This may take six to 12 months.

Does Botulinum Toxin A hurt?
Discomfort is minimal and brief – most patients describe it as a mosquito bite sting for a few seconds. No anaesthetic is required, although your consultant may use ice before injecting. The treatment takes around fifteen minutes. A tiny amount of Botulinum Toxin A is placed in selected facial muscles via tiny injections using a very fine needle.

Botulinum Toxin A is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding or for patients with a neuromuscular disease.

What are the potential complications of Botulinum Toxin A treatments?

In the amounts used for wrinkle therapy, the most common side effects are temporary and localised to the area of injection. These include soreness or mild bruising (which can be easily covered with makeup), headache and less commonly, you may develop a heavy eyelid lasting one to four weeks which your doctor may be able to treat.

What preparations are required for Botulinum Toxin A treatments?

Schedule a consultation with us:

Your medical history will be reviewed for any history of skin problems, medications, etc.
Botulinum Toxin A treatments will be explained fully and all of your questions answered.
Your consultant will determine exactly where to use Botulinum Toxin A to achieve the best results.

What happens after the treatment?

Most people resume normal activities immediately. After the injections it takes four to five days for Botulinum Toxin A to begin taking effect and around seven to ten days to see the full effect.

How much does Botulinum Toxin A cost?

At Laser Skin Technologies we charge per unit not per area. We work with your individual needs and with your personal concerns.

Information and Disclaimers

DYSPORT® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow`s feet round the eyes. Dysport has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Dysport is right for you. If you have side effects see your Doctor. You will need to pay for Dysport and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions and side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Dysport lasts about 4-5 months and further course of treatment may be necessary. Dysport should only be administered by trained medical professionals. Contains 500 units of clostridium botulinum Type A toxin. Galderma (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

BOTOX® is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow`s feet round the eyes. Botox has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox is right for you. If you have side effects see your doctor. You will need to pay for Botox and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions and side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www. medsafe.govt.nz. Botox treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals. ( Contains botulinum toxin A 50, 100 & 200 units). Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

BOTOX® (50, 100 or 200 units/vial) DYSPORT® (300 or 500 IPSEN UNITS* per vial) and XEOMIN® (50 and 100 LD50 units) are Prescription Medicines containing clostridium botulinum Type A toxin complex for injection. They should be administered only by trained medical professionals. These medicines have risks and benefits Talk to your specialist about the benefits/risks of this procedure in appearance medicine. Cautions: people with defective neuromuscular transmission disorders, presence of infection at site of injection, glaucoma, pregnancy and lactation. Possible side effects include headaches, pain, burning or redness at injection site, local muscle weakness including drooping eyelids, lack of feeling and nausea. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. A charge applies. Note these treatments last about 4 months and after this time further courses of treatment could be necessary. Speak to your medical practitioner about your own situation. For more information read the Consumer Medicine Information for each product available at www.medsafe.govt.nz