Wrinkle Treatments Edinburgh
Wrinkle Treatments: What We Offer
We offer a full medical consultation to discuss your concerns. This consultation will consider a patients physical and mental wellbeing when assessing whether anti wrinkle injections are appropriate.
Quick Facts
Treatment Duration
30 minutes
Treatment Discomfort Level
expect mild discomfort
Cost
Starting from £200
Post Treatment Down Time
12 to 24 hours
Treatment Results
Results will be seen within 2 weeks and typically last 3 to 6 months
Wrinkle Reduction
What Can Anti-wrinkle Injections Help With?
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Forehead lines
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Frown lines
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Crows feet
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Bunny lines
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Eyebrow lift
What Are Anti-wrinkle Injections?
Antiwrinkle injections are used to prevent muscle movement, which helps to stop the creasing of skin which causes lines and wrinkles. The substance used for this is botulinum toxin. It is a neurotoxic protein produced by bacteria. It works by blocking the signals from nerves to muscles preventing muscle movement. These signals will return to normal function as the treatment wears off.
Anti-wrinkle injections are classed as a prescription-only medication, this means that you must be seen by a medical practitioner that holds a prescribing qualification. This can be an independent nurse prescriber, doctor, or dentist. Any other practitioners must have a prescribing professional present to ensure the suitability of the medication for the patient.
In clinic, we only use premium brands that are licensed for the UK. In all, there are 5 brands available that we believe to be suitable for our patients, with clinical evidence of efficacy and safety. We typically use the brand BOTOX®. However, some patients may be more suited to another brand. Nurse Dawn as an Independent Nurse Prescriber has the experience to ensure patients receive the correct treatment to deliver positive results.
How Long Wrinkle Treatments Last?
How often a patient will require the treatment depends on the severity of the lines the patient is concerned about, and the strength of the muscles in the surrounding area. This can vary from regular treatments every 3 months, to treatments 1-2 times per year. With continued treatment muscles in the affected area weaken increasing the longevity of the treatment. However, there are some individuals who can develop a resistance to products over time.
A patient’s lifestyle can play a role in how quickly the treatment wears off. Sunbed users and physically fit individuals can sometimes metabolise the product quicker and therefore require more regular treatment.
Testimonial
"I have been to Dawn for various aesthetic treatments (Botox and fillers). She gives a transparent and honest consultation looking at the face as a whole to tailor a treatment plan for you and there is no pressure to commit. Dawn is a RN and has trained with the best so you can be assured that she knows what she’s doing."
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