Stretch Mark Removal

What is an injectable muscle relaxant and how does it work?

A natural purified protein is used to relax the specific facial muscles that cause the wrinkle, formed during facial expressions. Once the muscle is relaxed you can no longer contract it. The lines become softened and new ones are prevented. It is ideal for, but not limited to, the treatment of frown lines, crow's feet and forehead lines.

Injectable muscle relaxants can also be used for improving the jawline without surgery. Say goodbye to an undefined ageing jawline . Your jawline can be lifted and defined with the aptly named Nefertiti lift.

Square jawlines can also be refined and contoured, softening the edges.

Muscle relaxants are also used in the successful treatment of excessive sweating, Hyperhidrosis.

What is involved?

Treatment is simple and highly effective. Using a very fine needle a small amount of the muscle relaxant is injected into the wrinkle causing muscle. Discomfort is minimal with only a tiny sting that lasts a few seconds, however, topical anaesthetic cream is available for those who prefer and ice is used to further minimize discomfort. There is no down time and you can return to normal activities immediately. It takes 3-4 days for the treatment to begin to take effect and up to 10 days to see the full effect.

How long will it last?

The treatment lasts approximately 4 months with a gradual wearing off as expressions lines return to their original appearance. You can return for further treatment when you feel you need to be retreated to maintain your smoother look. If you choose not to return your lines and wrinkles will return to their pre-injection state.

Are there any side effects?

The muscle relaxant used for anti-wrinkle treatment has been used in Australia therapeutically for over 20 years and there have been no permanent side effects reported. Possible temporary side effects are stinging, bruising or redness at the injection site. Very rarely partial eyelid or eyebrow droop or double vision can occur but these are temporary and resolve themselves.