A purified pharmaceutical grade protein which when injected into a muscle leads to a temporary muscular relaxation. Frown lines, worry lines and laughter lines are all caused by the repeated contractions of facial muscles. Relaxing these muscles with muscle relaxing injectable is a safe, quick, and effective way to smooth and soften many wrinkles. It’s a non-invasive procedure which can be done in your lunch (or coffee) break with minimal down time.
During your consultation we will undertake a thorough facial analysis and detailed discussion before recommending an appropriate treatment plan that is targeted to your facial needs. The actual procedure takes just 5-10 mins and involves a small number of injections of muscle relaxant solution directly into the muscle groups causing that are causing wrinkling.
Muscle Relaxant is considered a very safe medication. It has been used for decades and is now approved by medical authorities in over 70 countries worldwide.
You will be able to return to your normal daily activities immediately following treatment: there will be no visible changes. The full effect of the treatment will develop over the following 3-14 days.
There may be slight discomfort as the needle enters the skin, and there is the possibility of a small bruise at the site of the injection. The effects are not permanent if you have any concerns they will be addressed thoroughly prior to treatment. No long term side-effects have been reported to date.
Everyone is different however on average the results last anywhere between 4 to 6 months.
As this treatment is primarily used for skin rejuvenation and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, it can be used on a wide range of patients. The anti-wrinkle agent is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows for a short period of time. It can also be injected into the area around the side of the eyes to improve the look of moderate to severe crow’s feet lines.
Those who have medical conditions, such as damaged nerves or muscle complaints, should disclose this information during consultation, to avoid any complications. Treatment it is also not advisable for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. While there are no clinical studies to show that the injection is harmful to the baby or mother, medical professionals advise against having treatment under these circumstances.
The most beneficial non-cosmetic treatment we can offer as dentists is the treatment for temporomandibular disorder or TMD.
Muscle relaxing injections into the masseter and temporalis/frontalis muscles (facial muscles) alleviate the forces of night time grinding and clenching (bruxism) which causes damage and wear to the teeth. It can cause joint pain and facial pain too.
We recommend our patients to avoid touching and/or massaging the area following the injections, to prevent the diffusion of solutions to adjacent muscles. Detailed post care instructions will be given to you at the time of your appointment.
