The face is the first place to show signs of aging as we get older. The skin becomes less firm because of sun damage and gravity, which causes frown lines and wrinkles. Wrinkle injection can help to create a smoother and softer appearance of the face. If you are looking for something that will take away the look of tiredness in your face and give a more youthful look then anti-wrinkle injections may be for you.

Usually made of botox, wrinkle injection treat wrinkles that are caused by the contraction of muscles in the face by relaxing muscles. Lines in the face can be filled with derma fillers. After a certain number of injections you will see lines and creases gradually diminish.

Anti-wrinkle injections are used mostly for the treatment of crow’s feet, frown lines, and creases in the forehead. They can also be used on the neck and mouth. There are not very many side effects from them and there is no downtime. You need to remember that improvements will not be seen immediately and that they take a short time to perform.

Injections can also be made into the cheeks to enhance cheek volume and definition, into the neck to enhance chin definition, and behind the eyeballs to rectify deep sunken eyes. The injectable gel acts as a skin “filler” to gently restore structure and volume to the skin. This treatment work sparticularly well on fine, thick and deep lines.

How Long Does it Work?

The effects of anti-wrinkle injections peak only after a few weeks. Treated muscles will slowly relax and will eventually be very noticeable. The effects of the injections will last close to four months after you have had them. Injections are much more effective than anti-wrinkle creams. Eventually, the injections get absorbed into the skin and so you will need to have them repeated to maintain the effects.

There are many different types of anti-wrinkle injections on the market now and you should consult with your doctor first to decide which would be the best for you. If you have a low tolerance for pain there are now injections that contain the anesthetic lidocaine, reducing the need for two injections. These are especially helpful for those who get repeat, multiple injections, especially in sensitive areas.

Other Benefits

Wrinkle injections have been found to have many other benefits than for just the face. Injections can be used to help decrease sweating when injections into the underarms or the palms of your hands. They can also help with nighttime teeth grinding.

Truth About Anti-Wrinkles

As with all procedures there are certain minimal risks to consider with dermal fillers including a risk of allergic reaction to the filler compounded by the fact that once injected, the treatment cannot be reversed until the effects have worn off. Allergy tests may be necessary to reduce the chance of this occurring.

If you experience cold sores, then there may be a recurrence of them after treatment, although the chance of this can be minimised by the use of antiviral medicines. There is also a slight risk of longer-lasting bruising to the treated area. Rare side effects may include tissue hardening and lumps or bumps around the treatment site.

There are many ways to slow down the wrinkling process but none of them really stop the inevitable. With all the products on the market today there are ways that you can prevent and diminish the look and appearance of wrinkles on your face. Be sure to discuss all your options and questions with a qualified doctor.

Author Bio: Dr Angelo Tsirbas is an blepharoplasty and orbitofacial specialist with over 15 years experience in cosmetic surgery. He operates clinics in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane. Consult with him on the use of wrinkle injection (dermal fillers) in Australia.

Category: Aging
Keywords: dermal fillers, wrinkle injection, wrinkle injections, dermal filler