Anti-wrinkle Injections in Birmingham
Botulinum toxin injected directly into the facial muscles to relax them can dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles. If you are concerned about fine lines and wrinkles why not consider trying anti-wrinkle injections at our Birmingham based clinic? At The Private Practice we can help you fight the signs of aging, contact us now to see if anti-wrinkle injections could be the solution for you.
Botulinum Toxin Type A (known more commonly by the trade name ‘Botox’) is a purified protein extracted from the bacteria Botulinum. It is used in safe quantities as an anti-wrinkle treatment when administered as an injection into the skin. It can also be used for anti-sweat treatments.
Treatment By
Doctor
Treatment Type
Injectable
Results Last
3 - 4 Months
Treatment Length
30 Minutes
Results Seen
10 - 14 Days
Discomfort
Minimal
How do treatments work?
Botulinum Toxin Type A works as a muscle relaxant which can help in the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe vertical and lateral lines in the skin such as frown lines, forehead lines, ‘crow’s feet’ and smile lines. It can also be helpful in the reduction of excessive sweating (medically termed ‘hyperhidrosis’).
Areas Treated:
Browse our anti-wrinkle treatments below. Remember to click Book Now if you are interested in knowing more about our anti-wrinkle treatments.
Frown Lines
Treating the vertical ‘11’ lines between the eyebrows, exaggerated by frowning. Treatment of this area smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £175
Forehead Lines
This is the treatment of the horizontal lines across the forehead that are emphasised by raising the eyebrows. Relaxing these muscles reduces the appearance of these lines. This procedure MUST be performed in combination with the frown lines to achieve the desired effect as treating only the forehead lines can cause brow drooping.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £175
Crow's Feet
This is the treatment of the eye creases at the outside corner of the eyes that are exaggerated upon smiling.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £175
Chemical Brow Lift
Improves the appearance of a hooded eyelid by lifting the outer brow.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £175
Bunny Lines
Treating the creases at the bridge of the nose exaggerated when the nose is scrunched.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £150
Gummy Smile
Treating the appearance of visible gums when smiling. This can be used in combination with lip filler.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £150
Smoker's Lines
Smoker's lines are the fine vertical lines above the upper lip exaggerated by pursing the lips, such as when smoking or pouting. If the smoker’s lines are deep, dermal filler can also be used in combination.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £150
Sad Smile
The treatment of a sad smile (downturned corners of the mouth).
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £150
Dimpled Chin
The treatment of chin dimpling cause by movement or talking
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 3-4 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £150
Teeth Grinding & Clenching
Excessive teeth grinding or clenching causing tension in the jaw can be treated with anti-wrinkle injections.
- Onset of results: 4 Weeks
- Lasting duration: 4-6 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £400
Neck Lift
This treatment reduces the appearance of the ‘banding’ of the neck, and relaxes the jowl and create an upward lifting effect in the neck and jaw area.
- Onset of results: 4 Weeks
- Lasting duration: 4-6 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £300
Hyperhidrosis
The treatment of excessive sweating of the underarms, hands or feet.
- Onset of results: 7-14 days
- Lasting duration: 4-6 months
- Recovery time: Instant
- Price: £450
Frequently Asked Questions
Like all medications Botulinum Toxin Type A can have side effects, although not everybody will experience them. In general side effects occur within the first few days following injection and usually only last for a short time. There is no scarring and no recovery time after administration therefore there should be no disruption to usual day to day activities after injections. Side effects can be related to the toxin, injection technique, or both. As Botulinum toxin is administered as an injection the most common adverse effect is pain during the procedure, although this is usually minimal due to a very small needle size. Some other side effects are listed below, although this list is not exhaustive.
Common:
▪ Skin redness
▪ Injection site bruising or bleeding (risk is of bleeding is higher with blood thinning medications or high dose Vitamin C)
▪ Pain, burning or stinging at the injection site
▪ Swelling at or around the injection site including eyelid swelling
▪ Headache
▪ Drooping of the eyelid or brow
Uncommon:
▪ Numbness or tingling
▪ Fever, infection
▪ Muscle weakness, twitching
▪ Asymmetry of facial expression
▪ Nausea, dizziness, tiredness and flu like symptoms
▪ Eye pain or visual disturbance
Rare:
▪ Allergic reaction, hypersensitivity (including delayed) and anaphylaxis (to both toxin and Lidocaine)
▪ Respiratory depression
▪ Adverse reaction possibly related to the spread of toxin distant to the site of administration e.g muscle weakness, constipation, difficulty swallowing, aspiration/aspiration pneumonia has been reported very rarely
Botulinum toxin has been safely administered in appropriate doses for many years for many licensed indications. Botulinum toxin is a purified product with approved medical and aesthetic benefits. Botulinum toxin should only be administered by medical professionals with approved training and knowledge in dealing with complications.
Botulinum toxin cannot be administered in pregnancy.
Botulinum toxin cannot be administered when breastfeeding.
Botulinum toxin should not be administered to anyone under 18.
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