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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed April 4th 2024

Wrinkle Injections

As we age, skin loses its elasticity, and lines begin to form which can make us look older than we are, or can spoil otherwise healthy-looking skin. At The Private Clinic we have medical experts and the experience to rejuvenate and refresh you face.

Wrinkle relaxing injections are suitable for almost anyone who has wrinkles or fine skin lines and is looking to reduce their appearance. Lines and wrinkles are unfortunately just a natural sign of ageing but they can also develop through exposure to the sun and because of frowning. Come and see us for a consultation to see how we can help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Botulinum Toxin injections are unregulated in the UK, so it is important to use a fully qualified practitioner. At The Private Clinic, we only work with registered, experienced aesthetic doctors and nurses who have advanced knowledge of the facial anatomy and muscles to give you the most professional experience.

The minimum legal age for a botulinum toxin is 18 years old. We do not provide treatments to anyone under 18 years old at The Private Clinic and we may ask for ID at the time of your appointment.

We offer a range of injectable treatments including Dermal Filler and Profhilo. During your consultation, your doctor or nurse will assess your skin and listen to your concerns before recommending the best injectable treatments for you.

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Wrinkle Injections at a glance

Procedure Time
20 minutes

Downtime
24 hours

Final Results
5-7 days

Results Last
Up to 6 months

Areas of Face treated:

Forehead lines
Migraine Relief
Brow Lines / Brow lift
Glabella lines/ Lines between eyebrows / Frown lines / 11 lines
Crows feet / Lines around eyes / Laughter lines
Bunny Lines / Nasalis lines / Nose lines
Chin lines / reverse a puckered or pointy chin (known as a ‘witchy chin’)
Upper Lip / Gummy Smile
Marionette Lines / Nose to mouth lines / oral commissure lines
Around the mouth / Smokers lines / Lipstick lines
Lip Flip / Top lip
Jawline / Masseter Muscle / Jawline slimming / Teeth Grinding / Bruxism relief
Neck / Nefertiti Neck Lift / Platysmal bands / Wrinkly Neck

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What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating patients for over 40 years with thousands of people placing their trust in us each year. Our expert aesthetic doctors and nurses understand the importance of this decision and will provide a personalised service, honest advice, and recommendations based on your desired results.

The Procedure
Aftercare

The Procedure

Wrinkle Injections Treatment

Wrinkle Relaxing Injection treatments will vary depending on what your nurse or doctor has recommended as the best treatment for you following a consultation.

Wrinkle Injections are the most effective rejuvenating treatment for subtly tackling the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles. It also prevents new lines forming by relaxing the facial muscles and reducing excessive facial movements.

Aftercare

After Your Wrinkles Injections

Lines and wrinkles will be smoothed out and you’ll be left with a youthful, glowing appearance.

There is no downtime after having treatment. You can go back to work with none of your friends or colleagues the wiser.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wrinkle Relaxing Injections?

Wrinkle relaxing injections are made from a drug called Botulinum toxin which is FDA approved for medical and cosmetic use. It is effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Small doses of botulinum toxin are injected into the areas being treated in small doses which work to relax the muscles that are responsible for forming the wrinkles.

To find out more about wrinkle relaxing injections visit us for a consultation with one of our expert doctors, nurses or surgeons. Click here to book a consultation.

What is Botulinum Toxin?

Wrinkle relaxing injections are made from a drug called Botulinum Toxin which is a neurotoxic protein produced by Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium. It is actually the same toxin that causes life-threatening food poisoning called botulism but is safe to use in small doses.

Wrinkle Relaxing Injections at The Private Clinic are only performed by registered and experienced doctors, surgeons or nurses. Click here to book a consultation with one of our skin specialists to find out more about wrinkle relaxing treatments.

How do wrinkle relaxing injections work?

Wrinkle relaxing injections work by blocking the signal from the nerves to the muscles which means that the muscle is no longer able to contract. When the muscle contracts and relaxes this then causes wrinkles in the treated area to soften and reduce in appearance. As there will be no movement in the muscle it can also help to prevent new wrinkles from forming.

To find out more about how wrinkle relaxing injections work, click here to book a consultation.

What brand of Wrinkle Relaxing Injections will be used?

There are many different brands of Botulinum Toxin but here at The Private Clinic we only use Botulinum Toxin from the international manufacturer Allergen.

To find out more about wrinkle relaxing injection treatments at The Private Clinic click here to book a consultation.

Who will be performing the treatment?

Wrinkle Relaxing injections at The Private Clinic are only performed by a fully qualified doctor or registered nurse prescriber who understands the complex anatomy of the face. Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK, which means it can only be prescribed to the patient by a qualified prescriber although there is currently no UK law about who is licensed to perform the treatment.

When it comes to choosing your wrinkle relaxing injection practitioner you should be asking about their training and experience, ask to see before and after photographs of previous patients and check to see if they are registered with a professional body such as the General Medical Council (GMC), British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) or British Association of Cosmetic Nurses (BACN).

It is important that you feel completely comfortable with your choice of practitioner for wrinkle relaxing injections.

At The Private Clinic, all injectable consultations are carried out by one of our experienced doctors, nurses or surgeons that are trained in aesthetics.

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Wrinkle Injections are Available in these Clinics

London Harley Street

Birmingham

Northampton

Why Choose The Private Clinic

Expert medical practitioners with years of experience.
State of the art medical facilities, all registered by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
Our innovative treatment choice means you will be offered the most advanced minimally invasive treatment options.
When it comes to non-surgical treatments we always strive to give you little to no downtime, so you can get back to enjoying life.

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Meet our Medical Experts

We have a leading team of highly experienced doctors and nurses to guide you through your anti-ageing options. Our medical team pride themselves on their vast knowledge and personal touch and will work hard to achieve your desired results.