How Do Wrinkles Form?

Wrinkles are a natural sign of aging. Wrinkles form of many natural causes including repeated facial movements and sun damage. As we age, collagen production begins to slow and reduce, which reduces the skin’s ability to bounce back, causing the wrinkles to become permanent.

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How Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Work?

Anti-wrinkle injections are a non-surgical option to minimise the appearance of lines in the face. The treatment works by injecting the facial muscles. This works to relax the muscles, preventing them from contracting. By relaxing the muscles, their natural movements are reduced, smoothening wrinkles and preventing the formation of new lines.

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What Can You Expect Post-Treatment?

After anti-wrinkle injections, full results will be visible after 10-14 days and will last up to 6 months. After injections, some swelling and bruising can occur at the injection site. These side effects should fade after 2-3 days. Make sure to read through our guidelines for anti-wrinkle injections here.

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How Long Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Last The First Time?

The first time you have anti-wrinkle injections, you can expect the results to last for between three and six months. Results vary depending on how well you look after your skin, as well as your skin type and the severity of the wrinkles you’ve had treated.

 

Using anti-wrinkle injections regularly can increase the amount of time that the effects last for. Because it freezes the muscles, over time these muscles will become shorter and smaller. This can often mean that, if you have your treatment repeated regularly, you start to need fewer treatments with greater time spans between them.

 

When you’re thinking about how long anti-wrinkle injections last, it’s important to consider how many times you’ve been treated, as well as other influencing factors. Younger people with less depth to their wrinkles will usually have longer lasting results than those with deeper wrinkles and less elastic skin.

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​​How Often Can I Have Anti Wrinkle Treatments?

Another way to make your anti-wrinkle results last longer is to have treatment regularly. Start by scheduling anti-wrinkle treatment every 3 months, and over time you'll notice that you can space your appointments out by longer periods of time, often up to 6 months.

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Can I Combine This Procedure With Others?

Absolutely, anti-wrinkle injections work well in conjunction with dermal fillers to combat deep creases, extending the quality life of your skin.

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How To Make Anti-Wrinkle Injections Last Longer?

There are certain things you can do which will extend the longevity of your anti-wrinkle injections. If you’re asking us how long do anti-wrinkle injections last but really want to know how to make it last longer, here’s what you should consider doing:

 

• Stop smoking: Smoking is known to age the skin, which can increase wrinkles and increase the chances of them coming back after anti-wrinkle injections. Stop if you can, or cut down.

• Hydrate your body: Drinking at least eight glasses of water a day will help keep your skin healthy. Well hydrated bodies have good circulation and cell function.

• Eat well: A healthy diet can help keep your skin healthy too. Foods like fatty fish, nuts and seeds can all increase how long your anti-wrinkle injections last.

• Cleanse and moisturise: Gentle cleansers will help keep dead cells away, and a rich moisturising cream will help keep your skin plump and wrinkle free.

 

The first few days after your anti-wrinkle injections treatment an be crucial to ensuring a successful, long lasting result, so be sure to follow your aftercare instructions thoroughly.​​​