Refreshing your look with non-surgical treatments is a popular way to boost your confidence. If you’ve always wondered what is anti wrinkle injections treatment, read on for our guide on what it is, how long anti wrinkle injections last and more info on their safety, cost and effectiveness.

We’ll look at anti wrinkle injections for treating different types of wrinkles, including:

• Forehead lines
• Frown lines (also known as ’11 lines’)
• Crows’ feet around the eyes
• Smile lines
• Marionette lines (between the mouth and chin)

What are anti wrinkle injections?

Wrinkles can be formed in a number of ways. One of these is repeated contractions of the facial muscles when you express yourself. Anti wrinkle injections work to counteract this effect by temporarily blocking the signals from nerves to muscles so that they contract less. This smooths out your wrinkles and stops them from getting deeper, giving your skin a fresh appearance.

Your anti wrinkle injections will take effect four to 10 days after they have been given. You will notice that your skin is visibly more relaxed and fresher-looking.

How long do anti wrinkle injections last?

If you’re considering investing in anti wrinkle injections, you may be wondering — how long do anti wrinkle injections last? The answer to this will vary from person to person and will also depend on the area treated.

They can be affected by the number of facial expressions you make, how much time you spend in the sun and how many treatments you have already had.

Generally speaking, your anti wrinkle injections will last between three and four months.

Are anti wrinkle injections safe?

Yes, anti wrinkle injections are considered safe.

They were approved for medical use in Australia for the first time in 1999, and for aesthetic (beauty) treatments in 2002 following extensive clinical research and testing. They have been around for decades, and so there is also a lot of anecdotal evidence that they are a safe and efficient beauty treatment.

Of course, there is no medical treatment that is totally risk-free. But you can rest assured that anti wrinkle treatments continue to be monitored by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), the government department that approves and regulates medication and medical devices. It does not currently have any concerns about their use.

What injections are best for wrinkles?

The anti wrinkle injections used in Dr Shahidi’s clinic are safe and effective for temporarily smoothing out wrinkles and restoring your youthful appearance.

They can be used on facial wrinkles such as forehead lines, frown lines, crows’ feet around the eyes, smile lines and the lines between the mouth and chin. In fact, any facial lines or wrinkles can be treated in a quick and straightforward procedure in clinic with minimum downtime.

How much do wrinkle injections cost?

The cost of your anti wrinkle injections will be personalised according to your needs. It will depend on how many areas of the face you have treated and how much of the injectable substance you need for it to take effect.

Compared to surgical procedures, a non-surgical treatment using anti wrinkle injections is great value for money. You will also have the added bonus of not having to take time out of your busy schedule, as recovery time is absolutely minimal!

Look as young as you feel with anti wrinkle injections

If you would like to find out more about anti wrinkle injections to enhance your appearance and help you look as young as you feel, reach out to Dr Shahidi’s friendly team.

Renowned ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon Dr Shahidi offers additional cosmetic procedures to help you look and feel your best, including ear pinning, eyelid surgery and rhinoplasty (nose jobs). You can view Dr Shahidi’s rhinoplasty work here. He also offers a full range of ENT surgical procedures.

Dr Shahidi’s team looks forward to meeting you in clinic on your first step to become the most confident version of yourself!