A) Anti-wrinkle injection treatment is a treatment that targets overactive muscle and fine lines around the face. The treatment involves injecting a neuromodulator into target muscle groups to temporarily reduce movement. There are two main benefits of this treatment.

1) After 10 - 14 days, treatment usually leads to a refreshed appearance around the eyes and a subtle, natural lift in target areas which usually lasts up to 3 months.

2) With consistent treatment, treatment of Anti-Wrinkle Injections lead to gradual softening of etched-in lines and smoothing out of wrinkles over time.

A) Only Doctors and Dentists with active memberships with the Irish Medical council and Irish Dental Association respectively can carry out these treatments.

A) Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to treat the following

-Crow’s feet

-Frown lines

-Forehead lines

-Bunny lines

-Chin puckering

-Lips (lip flip)

-Masseter

-Underarm area (Hyperhidrosis)

A) One of the primary focuses of Nexus Aesthetics Clinic is achieving the most natural looking results possible. Due to the massive variability of quality in the aesthetics industry, some people considering anti-wrinkle injections are afraid of looking ‘done’ or ‘frozen’ however the aim of treatment is that you get a refreshed, more youthful appearance without compromising how natural you look.

A) Anti-wrinkle injectable treatment typically starts to work on day 2. Visible effects are usually seen by day 7 and full effects are usually seen on day 14. Peak effect usually lasts up to 6 weeks in females and 5 weeks in males. At 6 weeks, it typically will gradually start to wear off and is usually fully worn off within 3 months in women and 2 and a half months in men.

A) “Anti-Wrinkle Injections” is a catch-all term for Botulinum Toxin A. There are many brands that exist and are used in Ireland, however only a handful of brands are HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority) approved. At Nexus Aesthetics clinic we used Botox, Azzalure/Dysport and Bocouture/Xeomin. Each product has its own distinct properties and selection will depend on numerous factors.

A) As the needles are very small, the vast majority of patients receiving anti-wrinkle injections are pleasantly surprised at how quick and relatively pain-free it is.

Though not mandatory, it is often good to come in for a review at the two week mark if you are a new patient so that we can assess your response to treatment. The review is free of charge and is a good opportunity to adjust the dose if necessary.