Dynamic Facial Lines

What the treatment involves:

The treatment involves several small injections with a very fine needle in the areas discussed in your treatment plan. You may feel some mild discomfort during the injections. The treatment usually takes about 15 minutes.

All medical procedures carry risks. With dynamic facial line treatments, possible risks include:

Possible risks of treatment:

The treatment may not work as well as you would like. For example, wrinkles may not smooth out as much as you were hoping for.

The treatment cause temporary drooping or raising of the eyebrows or corners of the mouth. We aim to avoid this through correct technique and minimal dosing.

Bleeding, bruising or infection, while unexpected, may develop at the injection site.

In some very rare cases, the anti-wrinkle injections side effects can spread to other areas and cause more serious complications. These complications could include; trouble swallowing, speaking or breathing due to the weakening of muscles.

Transient headache Flu-like symptoms may occur. Post treatment bacterial, and/or fungal infection, is possible

Occasional numbness of the forehead lasting up to 2-3 weeks.

Your practitioner will discuss these risks in more detail with you during your consultation, taking into account your individual circumstances and medical history.

Most people are able to return to normal daily activities immediately after treatment.

Post-operative instructions:

Stay upright: For the first four hours after the injections, it's recommended to remain in an upright position and avoid lying down. This helps to prevent the migration of the treating product to unintended areas.

Use ice packs (if advised): If your injector recommends it, you can apply ice packs wrapped in a cloth to the treated area. This can help reduce swelling and alleviate any discomfort. However, be sure not to apply excessive pressure or ice directly on the skin.

Be patient: The full effects of treating product can take several days to appear. It's essential to be patient and wait for the results to take effect which can take two weeks.

Follow-up appointment: If your treating practitioner has scheduled a follow-up appointment, make sure to attend it. This allows assessment of the results and address any concerns or questions you may have.

What to avoid after your treatment:

Avoid touching the treated area: To prevent the spread of bacteria and ensure proper healing, avoid touching, rubbing or applying makeup to the injected area for at least 4 hours after the procedure.

Avoid strenuous activities: Refrain from engaging in strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, or activities that cause excessive sweating for the first 4 hours. Sweating can potentially spread the treating product to adjacent muscles.

Avoid facial treatments: Steer clear of facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or any other facial treatments for at least one week after injections. These treatments may increase the risk of complications or interfere with the results.

Refrain from alcohol: Avoid alcohol for at least 4 hours after the procedure. Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of spread of the treating product.

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.

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 missed appointment, reschedule, or cancellation of your appointment will result in forfeiture of your $100 prepayment. Please see our Terms & Conditions.