Dynamic Facial Lines

Possible risks of treatment include:

• Bruising. This is the most common risk and bruises will fade over time.
• Headaches for 24-48 hours following treatments.
• Eyelid drooping, which typically resolves within 3 weeks.
• A crooked smile.
• Eye dryness or severe tearing.
• Mild pain or swelling around the areas treated.
• Numbness.

These treatments are only suitable to target dynamic or movement fine lines. Static wrinkles are caused by a loss of elastin, collagen and fat in the skin, and are visible regardless of muscle action in the face.

These wrinkles are more suited to gel treatments that address volume loss in the face, or laser treatments. Other conditions can also be addressed by the products used to treat dynamic facial lines. These include severe underarm sweating and blinking that cannot be controlled (blepharospasm).

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding these treatments are not suitable for you.

They should also not be undertaken if you have active skin cancers within the treatment areas; an allergy to stainless steel; or a haemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or haemostatic (bleeding) dysfunction.

Avoid alcohol in the week prior to your treatment because it can increase the risk of bruising and swelling. Also avoid aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications 2 weeks prior.

Some of these treatments interfere with neural transmission by blocking the release of acetylcholine, which is the principal neurotransmitter at the neuromuscular junction, reducing muscle movement by inhibiting the release of acetylcholine. Over time, the treatments can relax muscle movement and minimise or smooth facial lines. Treatments typically take between 15 and 30 minutes. Minimal or no downtime is required immediately following the treatments. Generally, it takes 7-14 days for the results to take full effect, and the results duration is 2-6 months. How long the results last depend on factors such as, the strength of the muscles being treated, the amount of product used, and individual metabolism.

For the first 24 hours after your treatment avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas because this can cause uneven results or other adverse outcomes. Avoid strenuous exercise, and applying heat or cold to the treated areas should also be avoided.

A consultation with a medical professional is required to determine what treatment for dynamic facial lines, if any, are appropriate for you. Pricing information cannot be discussed until a consultation has taken place and is dependent on your specific treatment plan. Email us at concierge@averyplasticsurgery.com.au or call our Care Team on (02) 4002 4150.

Treatments can be paired with other services to work together to address lines and wrinkles, and other concerns with ageing. A consultation is the best way to discuss the treatment options suited to your concerns and goals. To book your non-surgical consultation email us at concierge@averyplasticsurgery.com.au or call our Care Team on (02) 4002 4150.

See below for some of the available pairing treatment options.

No, these treatments cannot prevent future fine lines and wrinkles from appearing, although some treatments can slow down the formation of these by reducing the amount of muscle activity or movement in the areas treated.

For treatments that work on dynamic lines and wrinkles, most people see results 7-14 days after the first treatment, depending on the severity of wrinkles and your individual response to the treatment. Treatments can be undertaken once or repeated every 3-6 months as full movement returns to the treated areas.

Yes, however with these treatments that target facial muscles, the muscles in the treated areas will not be able to contract as strongly so movement will be limited or expressions not as pronounced as they were prior to the treatment.

We understand that you’re busy and your availability can change. We ask that for all non-surgical appointments you provide 72 hours’ notice so that we can reallocate your time. Less than 72 hours’ notice for a change or cancellation of appointment will result in forfeiture of your $100 prepayment.