Anti-Wrinkle Injection

The anti-wrinkle injection originates from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, as this bacterium produces a toxin during the sporulation process that blocks communication between the nerves, leaving the skin tougher and more resistant. It is therefore often used in cosmetic treatments. However, the receptors that are blocked by the toxin are continually replaced, so its effect is not permanent (lasting up to 4-5 months).

In our clinic we use the anti-wrinkle injection to reduce wrinkles and expression lines in the eye area (such as crow's feet), in the forehead area, or in the space between the eyebrows (glabella).

The effect of the application of the toxin promotes the smoothing of wrinkles and expression lines on the face. These expression lines can be caused by several factors, including the contraction of facial muscles during the years, a bad diet, facial aging, tobacco, excessive sun exposure, among others.

Performance of anti-wrinkle injection treatment

As the toxin acts on the expression wrinkles (by relaxing the muscles of the face), this procedure allows the results obtained to be more visible and faster than when using anti-aging creams, even though these exist.

There is not exactly a base age for using this treatment. However, it is generally indicated for adults who have expression lines (more or less advanced), or wish to prevent the signs of aging on the skin. In other words, the use of the toxin can vary depending on the age at which:

• at younger ages it serves to prevent the formation or deepening of expression lines;
• At other ages it serves as an expression wrinkle attenuator.

1. Evaluation
   Schedule your evaluation appointment.
2. First consultation - clinical
   During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to discuss your treatment and the results you want to achieve with our medical specialist.
3. Treatment
   Treatment begins with cleaning and disinfecting the skin. Then, small doses are applied through a syringe with a very thin needle, generating no pain or discomfort. These applications are made with a space of 1.5 cm between the treated areas. The number of applications needed and the points where they will be applied are defined according to the initial objectives. Each treatment session lasts approximately 30 minutes. Maintenance is recommended between 4 to 6 months.
4. Post-treatment / results
   The final result of the treatment is not immediate, but with only 1 session it is already possible to see some results. However, these can be visibly seen between 2 and 5 days after the session, and only two weeks after the treatment reaches its apex, eliminating wrinkles, expression lines, and reflecting a younger-looking skin.
   If retouching is necessary, it should be done between 10 and 21 days.

Note: side effects can last an average of 48 hours. Find out more in the FAQ section below.

The toxin is generally used to treat expression marks on the upper third of the face, particularly for:

• eliminate crow's feet;
• attenuate wrinkles that form between the eyebrows; and
• attenuate the horizontal lines on the forehead.

The procedure relaxes the muscles in order to disguise the appearance of existing wrinkles and prevent the appearance of deeper ones.

It is, however, possible to apply Botox to other regions of the face, as follows:

• on the ends of the eyebrows in order to make them more arched;
• on the chin, to reduce wrinkles that appear there;
• on the neck and neck, to eliminate vertical creases that usually appear;
• it is also possible to correct the gummy smile.

• 1 zone: 250
• 2 zones: 300
• 3 zones: 350
• Sorriso Gengival: desde 320€
• Masseter/Bruxism: 390
• Mento: 150