You may experience some temporary side effects following your treatment.

Common side effects include: Bruising, redness, tingling, swelling, irritation, itching, discomfort at the injection sites, headache.

Uncommon side effects include: Tired eyes, drooping of upper eye lid, watering eyes, dry eyes, swelling of the eye lid, twitching of the muscles around the eye, disturbed or blurred vision (be careful of driving or operating machinery), eye movement disorder, muscle weakness in eyes, overcompensation in other muscles. Dizziness, allergic reactions – itchy rash. Muscle weakness away from injection site

These side effects usually occur within the first week and are usually mild to moderate. Please consult practitioner.

Botulinum toxin is a widely used temporary muscle relaxant. In aesthetics, this means that it stops the muscles which form wrinkles from contracting.

It acts at the junction between the nerves and muscle to prevent the release of a chemical messenger called acetylcholine at the nerve cell receptors which causes movement. By relaxing the muscles and inhibiting its movement, lines and wrinkles cannot so easily be formed, giving a fresher, rejuvenated look.

Botulinum toxin, also referred to as Botox® takes about 4 hours to absorb into the muscle and starts to visibly work 2-6 days post treatment. At 14 days it is at its maximum effect. Full effects last from 6-16 weeks before movement returns. After 14 days, your results will be reviewed, and any adjustments will be made.

There is some downtime associated with this procedure as some activities may increase the risk of side effects. Most people are able to resume normal activities with immediate effect, but this may vary depending on the individual’s reaction to the botulinum toxin.

To reduce the chance of side effects, we advise the following:

• Do not touch the injection areas as you may introduce bacteria and cause infection
• For 4 hours after the treatment, don’t lie down, participate in rigorous exercise or exert pressure on the area treated
• For 24-36 hours after treatment, don’t expose yourself to extreme movements, exercise or temperatures to avoid the solution migrating to other muscles

Generally, we also recommend that you book any aesthetics treatments 2 weeks ahead of special events. This will ensure all swelling and bruising has gone so that you’re left with the final result.

If you experience any adverse effects, contact Molly and your GP.

In general, Anti-Wrinkle injections last 3-4 months. There will certainly be patients in which in lasts longer, in that 4-6 month range, or shorter, in that 2-month range. It is also common for first-timers to notice that it may not last as long initially but may last longer after the second treatment. Other factors contribute to duration, including metabolism, the area being injected, the severity of the wrinkles or the product used, Everyone has a unique experience and results may vary.