Anti-wrinkle injections
These muscle relaxing injections have been used successfully
and extensively world wide for a number of years. They reduce
the winkles and grooves caused by the muscles of facial
expression giving a more youthful appearance In Australia we
are not allowed to name the substance or brands of that
substance that are used to reduce wrinkles. Although used
worldwide for this cosmetic purpose, the Therapeutic Drug
Administration in Australia forbids their use in advertising for
cosmetic purposes and will only sanctions there use for certain
types of muscle spasm.It temporarily relaxes those facial
muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles, thus producing a younger
and less tense appearance.
Q. Is it safe?
It has been used in tens of
thousands of people worldwide with no major or permanent
complications reported to date. .
Q. How long
does it last?
Usually 3-4 months. In some people it
lasts longer. I have known it to last as long as 8 months, but
this is unusual. It is also unusual for a person not to obtain
an adequate response.
Q. What are possible side
effects?
Minor bruising is not uncommon, occurring
about 1 in 10 people. When the muscles causing the vertical
lines between the eyebrows are injected, the patient is advised
to not touch the area for 4 hours afterwards, since this can
cause a temporary partial droopiness of the eyelid. Should this
occur eye drops are used that will elevate the eyelid until the
effect of the injection wears off naturally. (Usually within a
matter of 3 weeks).