Soften Lines & Wrinkles

Wrinkle relaxing treatments soften lines caused by active muscles in the face and neck.  A few well-placed units will give a natural, refreshed appearance.

We prefer to treat the whole face and neck, a few times a year, with lower doses - evidence shows this consistent approach can prevent lines, wrinkles and reduce facial droop as we age. However each face is unique- during your medical consultation, we discuss your concerns and together, decide on the best options.

How do Treatments Soften Lines and Wrinkles? Neurotoxin treatments temporarily soften the dynamic lines caused by active muscles like the frown, forehead lines and the lines around the eyes, as well as reduce overactive muscles causing bruxism and jaw pain, headaches and as well as overactive neck muscles that pull down on the face, contributing to jowl formation. There are also medical indications for treatment including musculoskeletal pain, underarm sweating, headaches, and skin quality improvement.

By addressing lines on the face early, we can improve resting facial expressions that can lead to a sad, worried or tired look that does not reflect your personality. Our medical team are prioritise natural-looking outcomes for all ages. Patients of any age or gender can benefit from wrinkle softening treatments.

Who is the Ideal Candidate? Patients of any age or gender can benefit from wrinkle softening treatments. It is important to consider that these medications reduce muscle movement, they don’t fill lines that are present at rest - static skin creases require a different treatment. However, if used early on, wrinkle softening treatments can prevent the formation of heavy static lines. If you wish to do this, start your treatments at an age when you are beginning to see tiny lines at rest.

What is the recommended treatment plan? A treatment 3- 4 times year will maintain the effects. In time, some patients only need to visit twice a year.

What can I expect during the procedure? Once we have completed your initial consultation and decided on a plan you will fill in a consent form. Photos will be taken prior to your treatment. The procedure is quick and lasts about 15 minutes.

Is there any downtime? There is no significant downtime, apart from the risk of bruising , which is associated with any needle based treatment. Redness will settle within 30 minutes. Take an anti- hitamine on the morning of the appointment if you are prone to redness and avoid exercise for 2 hours prior. Avoid putting pressure on the treated area for 4- 6 hours. You can resume your usual activities straight away, including makeup application.

What is the expected result? Allow 2 weeks for the product to have full effect. We offer complimentary review and top up if required after your first treatment only. 

What is the cost? Due to regulatory guidelines imposed by the AHPRA and the TGA in 2024, we are not permitted to disclose any more information on our website in regards to the specific types and brands of treatments we offer, the pricing of medical treatment or images depicting possible results.  This type of information can be discussed during a consultation

What are the Risks of Wrinkle  Softening treatments? The main issue is risk of bruising. Rarely asymmetry or temporary muscle weakness may occur – this is short term and can usually be adjusted at your complimentary follow-up appointment.

Multimodality Treatments Dr Grant will often pair this type of treatment with skin treatments to improve skin quality and radiance such as the Hydrafacial, BioRevive Peel , Laser Genesis & Collagen Stimulators. These modalities work synergistically to give a natural, glowing and tighter skin with no significant downtime and can be combined in the same session.

Consultation Prior to Treatment All cosmetic treatments have risks. As a medical doctor with post graduate training in aesthetics, Dr Grant takes a measured, responsible and cautious approach to treatments and will discuss associated risks in the context of your personal health and aesthetic concerns, and how to mitigate and manage them during your consultation.