Dr Sknn - Anti-Wrinkle Injections

At Dr Sknn, Wilmslow, Cheshire, we provide doctor led anti wrinkle treatment injections brand name Botox to prevent or improve fine lines and wrinkles.

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Anti Wrinkle Injections, also known under the brand name “BOTOX”, contains the active substance Botulinum Toxin A that when injected into specific facial muscles they block nerve signals that tell the muscle to contract, the reduction in specific muscular contractions in turn provide a temporary reduction in facial wrinkles, the effects are temporary but can last for several months, several areas can be treated in a single session resulting in an improvement of fine lines and wrinkles in addition to preventing new lines and wrinkles from forming, a variety of areas can be treated with Anti Wrinkle injections (Botox) at Dr Sknn located in Wilmslow, Cheshire including treating forehead lines, frown lines, eye wrinkles, bunny lines, lip lines, chin dimpling and neck lines.

In specific during an Anti Wrinkle injection consultation at Dr Sknn Wilmslow Cheshire, a full facial analysis is performed to analyse individual areas of fine line and wrinkle concerns, each consultation is individually tailored to elicit the pattern of anti wrinkle treatment injections using a precise multi level multi area injection technique. Furthermore, anti wrinkle injections can be used to perform a chemical brow lift, improve downward turned corners of the mouth, a gummy smile, reducing the width of the jaw line, a Nefertiti Neck Lift in addition to improving excessive sweating

frown lines, sometimes called worry lines, are the vertical lines that appear between your eyebrows

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Wrinkle Reduction

Line Reduction

Preventative Treatment

Natural-Looking Results

No Downtime
Skin Types I - VI
Non-Surgical
Chin Dimpling/Pebbled Chin

dimpling of the skin around the chin area results from repeated contractions of the mentalis (chin muscle), treatment relaxes and smoothens the chin & mental crease

Chemical Brow Lift

when performed it lifts the brows and open up the eyes, creating a more youthful appearance

Jaw Line Reduction

this treatment reduces the width of the jaw line. The treatment is injected into the ‘chewing’ muscles of the jaw (called the massater muscle) to reduce its sizeand prominence of the jaw area.

it also helps those who suffer with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders as treatment can reduce clenching alleviating jaw pain, jaw tension, TMJ soreness, and tension headaches

Downward Turned Mouth

this treatment can diminish the downward pull on the corners of the mouth and allow the muscles that elevate the corners to take over hence subtly lifting the corners of the mouth

Gummy Smile

gummy Smile is a phenomenon that when some people smile, their upper lip elevates too far above their upper teeth, exposing gums and producing an unattractive smile. One of the causes is hyperactive muscle which elevates the upper lip. Occasionally, the gummy smile is also aggravated by a thin upper lip that further contributes to the problem by exposing the upper gum even more. This treatment can reduce the gum show

Nefertiti Neck Lift

the effect is to improve the definition of the jaw line, relax the jowls, and provide an ‘upward lifting effect’ in the neck and jaw area.

Hyperhidrosis

small doses are injected into the skin blocking nerve supply to the apocrine sweat glands and preventing the glands from producing sweat

TrapTox | Trapezius Botox

Slims and Sharpens the Trapezius muscle for slimmer silhouette while also reducing shoulder and neck tension.

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Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Forehead Wrinkles
Frown Line Wrinkles | No 11's
Liquid Facelift
Non Surgical Rhinoplasty | Nasal Tip Lift
Jaw Line Reduction | TMJ
TrapTox
Platysmal Bands | Neck Bands
Nephirtiti Neck Lift
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Eye wrinkles (Crow’s Feet)

Eye Brow Lifting

Improving downward turned corners of the mouth subtly lifting the corners of the mouth

Wide-Set Jaw | Massater Botox – reducing the width and shaping of the jaw line.

The Nefertiti Neck Lift – improving jaw line definition by providing a lifting effect in the neck and jaw area

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) for the Armpits, Palms and Soles of the feet

Avoid alcohol consumption for 24 hours.

Please note post your procedure you will be provided with a complete list of aftercare instructions.

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How do Anti Wrinkle Injections Work?
Anti Wrinkle Injections contain neurotoxins that when injected into specific muscles block nerve signals that tell the muscle to contract, the reduction in specific muscular contractions in turn provide a temporary reduction in facial wrinkles, the effects are temporary but can last for several months, several areas can be treated in a single session resulting in an improvement of fine lines and wrinkles in addition to preventing new lines and wrinkles from forming, a variety of areas can be treated with Anti Wrinkle injections (Botox) at Dr Sknn located in Wilmslow, Cheshire.
What Should You Expect Before The Procedure?
At Dr Sknn, during the consultation a medical history including a physical examination will be performed including photographs. During the consultation there will be an opportunity to discuss any concerns, expectations, results, or questions you may have. Prior to the treatment any post treatment advice and risks associated with the treatment are discussed ensuring you fully understand them.
Do Anti Wrinkle Injections Hurt?
At Dr Sknn we use very fine needles to ensure pain is kept minimal, furthermore, we apply a topical anaesthetic cream to suitable patients, if need be, prior to performing anti wrinkle injections.
How long do Anti Wrinkle Injections take to work?
Anti Wrinkle Injections take 2-3 days to start being effective will full effect appearing approximately at 2 weeks
How Long do Anti Wrinkle Injections Last?
Depending on the area treated with Anti Wrinkle Injections treatment generally lasts for 3 months however may continue to have effect up to 6 months. Top up Anti Wrinkle Injections are performed if need be.
Is Anti Wrinkle Injections Botox?
Yes, at Dr Sknn Wilmslow Cheshire we use Botox which is a brand of Anti Wrinkle Injections
Which areas can be treated with Anti Wrinkle Injections?
Areas that can be treated: Forehead lines Frown lines
How Long is an Anti-Wrinkle Injection Treatment?
Generally, the treatment length depends on the indication and area of concern however the treatment should take 30 minutes to complete.
Are Anti Wrinkle Treatments safe?
Prior to Anti Wrinkle Treatments you are thoroughly assessed in order to make sure you are a suitable candidate for the treatment, furthermore, anti-wrinkle treatments at Dr Sknn are only performed by Dr Shaffu who is a Cosmetic Doctor holding a qualification in the field of Skin Ageing and Aesthetic Medicine.
Do Anti Wrinkle treatments have side effects or risks?
Post Anti Wrinkle treatment redness, bruising, pain, swelling can occur, however usually resolve within 24 hours. Prior to treatment a full list of possible side effects/risks associated with Anti Wrinkle treatments will be provided to you, at any point of time, Dr Shaffu and his team are there to answer any queries or questions you may have.
Who is unsuitable for the treatment?
Some of the contraindications are listed below. Please note that during the consultation we will assess suitability for the treatment Pregnancy or breast feeding
Who is suitable for Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
Both Women & Men, during the consultation with Dr Shaffu individual risk factors will be assessed in order to see suitability for the treatment.
How Long is the recovery time after Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
As Anti-Wrinkle Injections are minimally invasive in addition to using a precise multifactor technique recovery time is minimal with no downtime, bruising may occur depending on personal circumstances and medications.
Can Anti-Wrinkle Injections treat Excessive Sweating / Hyperhidrosis?
Anti-Wrinkle Injections can be used to treat excessive sweating in the armpits, palms and soles of feet, excessive sweating is also known as Hyperhidrosis, anti-wrinkle injections work by blocking the nerve supply to sweat glands preventing them from producing sweat. This treatment provides a temporary relief of excessive sweating/ Hyperhidrosis for approximately 6 months.
What Should I do to prepare for the Anti-Wrinkle Injection?
Please read through all the information sent to you prior to the consultation, complete the medical questionnaire and sign any relevant forms, if you have any questions or queries please contact Dr Sknn
Things to avoid after having Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
Some of the aftercare instructions include: Avoid exercising immediately following treatment for 24 hours. Avoid touching or rubbing any area or using make-up over the injected areas for 4 hours.
Will I experience Any Pain with Anti Wrinkle Treatment?
At Dr Sknn Anti Wrinkle Injections are performed using very fine needles, topical anaesthetic cream will be offered during treatments if need be and suitable.
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