Muscle relaxing injections provide temporary facial muscle weakness or palsy to help smooth wrinkles and combat the aging process. They do not get rid of deep wrinkles which are present at rest or fine lines such as those around the mouth.

If you have wrinkles that worsen with animation, muscle relaxing injections may be appropriate. You can not have anti-wrinkle injections if: • You are pregnant or breastfeeding • You have certain neuromuscular disorders or myopathies • You are taking certain medications (such as aminoglycosides) It is important to know that muscle relaxing injections can take up to a week to show maximal effect. They are temporary and usually need to be repeated every 3-4 months.

Muscle relaxing injections are usually performed without anaesthesia using a very fine needle. However, if you are particularly sensitive to needles we do provide a topical cream which can help numb the skin prior to injection.

No. Muscle relaxing injections are performed in the office.

All interventions carry risk, even if they are non-surgical. Some risks of muscle relaxing injections include: • Bruising • Swelling • Asymmetry • Infection • Allergic reaction • Headache • Dry eyes or drooping upper eyelids • Numbness or tingling • Lack of response to the injection (sometime seen with repeated doses)

Cost is dependent on the areas treated and volume of product required. A quote will be provided to you after your consultation. If you have any further questions, please contact the Practice Manager.