Wrinkle Relaxant
Toxin Injections: What You Need to Know
Toxin injections use a purified neurotoxin type A complex to target the muscles beneath your skin. These muscles typically move hundreds of times daily, which leads to the formation of creases and wrinkles over time. By relaxing these muscles, toxin injections can effectively smooth wrinkles, sculpt and reshape areas like the neck and jawline, and reduce lines caused by facial expressions, such as frown lines between the brows or crow's feet from smiling.
Toxin injections are also beneficial for medical conditions. They can help prevent downward frowning by relaxing muscles around the mouth, reduce gummy smiles, treat excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis), and even alleviate migraines.
How Long Does It Take to See Results?
Results from toxin injections typically start to appear around 4 to 10 days post treatment, with full effects visible after 2 - 3 weeks post treatment. The results usually last for 3 to 4 months, though this can vary based on the dosage and how much you move your facial muscles. Highly expressive individuals may find that the toxin wears off more quickly and may need treatments are a more regular interval than the average 3 - 4 months. In some cases, stronger muscles may require more product to achieve the desired effect, which may increase the cost.
Common Treatment Areas
While the forehead is a popular area for toxin injections, many other areas can be treated, including the face, neck, jaw, gummy smiles, brow lifting and neck bands etc.
Pricing Information
The cost of toxin injections is based on the number of units used. If more units are required for optimal results, an additional charge will apply. Please note that toxin is a prescription-only medication, so there is a separate prescription fee. Prescriptions last for six months, after which a new one is needed. Touch-ups using small amounts (up to 20 IU) are free, but larger quantities will incur an additional charge. Prices start at £50, depending on the number of units used.