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Line & Wrinkle treatment care

How long will a line & wrinkle treatment last? 

You will probably not need to have another treatment for around 3-4 months. Following repeated treatments, the effects tend to last for a longer period of time. Your Doctor will discuss with you the results which you can expect to see and advise repeat treatments that will be suitable for you. If you have a good initial result, please note that, as recommended by the manufacturers of the treatment we aim not to perform any "top-up" treatments within a 3 month period following your treatment.

If your original lines are not too deep, you should notice a significant reduction in the depth and length of your original lines treated after one year, as the skin has a chance to regenerate without constantly being creased by the underlying muscles.

Things to consider

It's essential that you attend a Registered Clinic and are consulted prior to your treatment by a Registered Nurse so that a tailor made treatment programme can be started. Your Nurse Counsellor will be able to advise you on the treatment plan which is most suitable for you to achieve your desired results. Your Nurse Counsellor will run through all of this information in thorough detail with you at your consultation and will assess your suitability for this treatment.

If you have any concerns or further questions relating to line & wrinkle treatments please feel free to contact your nearest clinic, where our friendly Nurse Counsellors are on hand to answer any concerns or queries that you may have.

Side effects of line & wrinkle treatments

Side effects of line & wrinkle treatments are rare - indeed it is one of the safest Cosmetic procedures available.

However, there is the possibility of inadequate injection technique resulting in the treatment being injected or dispersed by massaging the area, this can cause a temporary weakness and is why it's so important to have your treatment at a clinic which is registered by the Care Quality Commission (the independent inspection body for both the NHS and independent healthcare industry).

When the treatment begins to work, you may notice some temporary strange "sensations" around the treated areas as the muscles that have not been injected adjust.

What are the alternatives treatments?

Line & wrinkle treatments are the only treatment that directly tackles the cause of dynamic lines by weakening the muscle that causes the skin to wrinkle. Dermal fillers, which are injected just below the surface of the skin into the line or wrinkle aim to temporarily fill the line.

Resurfacing procedures such as skin peels or medical microdermabrasion are examples of other techniques that can be used to reduce the visibility of wrinkles.

Line & wrinkle treatments are often used in combination with other treatments (such as dermal fillers). Your Nurse Counsellor will be able to advise you on the treatment plan which is most suitable for you, to achieve your desired results.

Who shouldn't have line & wrinkle treatments?

Studies have not been performed on women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Although treatments are not thought to be dangerous, treatment is best avoided during this time.

If you have any diseases, involving nerve damage or muscle weakness, line & wrinkle treatments are not recommended. It is also important to let your Doctor know if there is a family history of such diseases - for example Myasthenia Gravis or if you have previously suffered from Bell's Palsy.

Patients who are currently being treated with amino glycoside antibiotics or spectinomycin should wait until they have completed their course of treatment, and anyone who has had an allergic reaction to human albumin should not have line & wrinkle treatments.

Setting the Standards

All of The Harley Medical Group's Cosmetic Surgery and Non Surgical Solutions clinics in the UK are registered with the Healthcare Commission and the Group applies the same rigorous standards of care to the Dublin clinic.

The Harley Medical Group has always been at the forefront of promoting initiatives for legislation of good working practice and patient safety within the cosmetic surgery industry. Our Chairman, Mel Braham is heavily involved with the continual improvement and regulation of the cosmetic surgery industry

For quality care and ethical practices, coupled with experience and the very best medical skills available there is only one name to trust....

The Harley Medical Group