Duration of the treatment 15 minutes
Fit for Everyday Life Results take up to 2 weeks
Recovery Time 24-48 hours
Follow-up Treatment 3-6 months
Treatment offered at All clinics

What are anti-wrinkle injections?

Anti-wrinkle injections, also called muscle-relaxing or wrinkle-relaxing injections, contain a botulinum toxin that temporarily blocks nerve signals and relaxes the small muscles behind frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. The skin above them then softens, creating smoother skin and a younger appearance.

At Aesthetics of Essex, our proven technique delivers stunning results and is one of our most popular aesthetic procedures. In no time, you’ll feel more comfortable with your refreshed and younger-looking self.

What can anti-wrinkle injections help with?

Anti-wrinkle injections can help to reduce the appearance of:

  • Fine lines
  • Deep wrinkles
  • Frown lines, bunny lines and wrinkles
  • Crow’s feet lines (around your eyes)
  • Lip lines
  • A gummy smile
  • Teeth grinding and jaw clenching (bruxism)
  • Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)

It also prevents the formation of wrinkles and causes existing lines to soften, forming a smoother, youthful appearance.

The anti-wrinkle treatment procedure:

  • At an initial consultation, our nurse will let you know what to expect from anti-wrinkle injection treatments, inform you of the procedure’s pre- and post-care and provide any further information you may need.
  • During the actual procedure, a small number of precise injections are made into the targeted muscles using a fine needle. A numbing cream can be requested, although most people don’t feel they need it.
  • Aftercare advice before you leave, including what to avoid in the first few hours.
  • The procedure involves injecting into the muscle and temporarily relaxing the facial muscles.

The treatment is non-invasive with virtually no recovery time necessary; you can resume your normal activities immediately after treatment.

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Benefit one

Quick with next to no downtime

Most people can get straight back to normal activities after treatment. The treated area stays sensitive for about an hour, and any redness at the injection sites tends to settle quickly.

Benefit two

Results that build gradually

The muscle relaxes over several days rather than all at once, so lines soften gradually. There's no single moment where your face suddenly looks different, just a softer version of how you already look.

Benefit three

Can treat several areas

The same injections that soften frown lines can also ease jaw tension from grinding or reduce excessive underarm sweating, so multiple concerns can be addressed in a single session.

Benefit four

Carried out by a qualified beautician

Every treatment is delivered by a senior nurse injector with years of experience in aesthetic medicine and facial anatomy, who also trains other doctors and nurses in the technique.

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    Why choose Aesthetics of Essex for anti-wrinkle injections?

    Often, the biggest fear about facial aesthetics like anti-wrinkle injections isn’t the procedure – it’s coming out looking overdone.

    Debbie Mills, our senior nurse who performs anti-wrinkle treatments, has over 17 years’ experience and trains other doctors and nurses in the technique. She has treated well-known clients alongside her regular patients. Every plan is still built around your face and not a standard dose.

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    Anti-wrinkle injections pricing

    1 Area

    • Azzalure lasts up to 3 months £130
    • Alluzience lasts up to 5 months £175

    A single area, such as frown lines or forehead lines.

    2 Areas

    • Azzalure £185
    • Alluzience £230

    Two areas treated in the same appointment, our most popular option.

    3 Areas

    • Azzalure £245
    • Alluzience £290

    Three areas treated in one visit.

    Crows feet only

    • Azzalure £185
    • Alluzience £230

    Crow's feet treated on their own.

    Crows feet plus ONE other area

    • Azzalure £210
    • Alluzience £255

    Crow's feet combined with one further area.

    Gummy Smile

    • Azzalure £135
    • Alluzience £180

    Softens an overly visible gum line when smiling.

    Neck

    • Azzalure £500
    • Alluzience £545

    Lip Flip

    • Azzalure £85
    • Alluzience £130

    Jelly Roll

    • Azzalure £55
    • Alluzience £100

    Teeth grinding (bruxism)

    £350

    Eases jaw tension from clenching or grinding.

    Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

    £595

    Reduces excessive underarm sweating.

    Top up two weeks later if needed

    £25

    may vary for gummy smile and bruxism

    Within 2 weeks of your original treatment, if needed.

    Book a free consultation

    At Aesthetics of Essex, we offer a free consultation courtesy of our dedicated, knowledgeable team who are more than happy to answer any questions you may have about wrinkle injections.

    We’re here to ease you through your decision-making process and help you make the best decision for you.

    To register for a free consultation with one of our experts, or to just discuss a general query, please contact us.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do anti-wrinkle injections hurt?

    Each individual has a different pain threshold. You will be advised to discuss your concerns at your pre-treatment consultation. A local anaesthetic cream is sometimes used for added comfort. Most people describe it as a small sharp scratch at the injection site, and it’s over very quickly.

    How long do anti-wrinkle results last?

    The results typically last approximately 3-6 months. The duration of results largely depends upon the area being treated and the products used. Other factors can also have an effect, such as skin type, lifestyle, age, and the degree of correction sought.

    What's the difference between anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers?

    Both are temporary injectable treatments. Facial muscle relaxant injections are used to relax the muscles that underlie the lines which become more visible through movement and age.

    Dermal filler treatments are used to fill out wrinkles that remain when the underlying muscles are relaxed and to restore skin volume and add contour to the ageing face.

    A general rule of thumb is that anti-line and wrinkle injections are used for the upper face, and dermal fillers are used on the lower face.

    Are anti-wrinkle injections safe?

    As with any injectable treatment, there’s a small risk of side effects. These can include bruising or swelling at the injection site, a temporary drooping of the brow or eyelid, or, rarely, an allergic reaction.

    Your practitioner will talk through these with you at your free consultation, along with anything in your medical history that might affect suitability. During the consultation, you will be asked to fill out a medical health questionnaire, as it is our duty of care to make sure this treatment is the correct treatment for you and your body.

    It is important to us that all our clients feel safe and in good hands when they come to Aesthetics of Essex. That’s why anti-wrinkle injections are only administered by a trained professional.

    Debbie Mills is our senior nurse injecting anti-line and wrinkle treatments, dermal fillers, and lip fillers in Essex. She has over 17 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in aesthetic medicine and trainer of Doctors and Nurses in aesthetic medicine.

    Clients feel warmth and confidence with Debbie’s professional manner, and always comment on how pleased they are with their natural-looking results. She takes her time to advise her clients, and assesses every treatment individually to ensure the results are suited to your own facial structure, enhancing your best features.

    Debbie is popular in the UK media as a high-profile practitioner, with appearances in TV documentaries, radio programmes, as well as featuring in press interviews. She is highly regarded and has a wide number of clients, including celebrities.

    Are anti-wrinkle injections the same as Botox?

    Botox is one licensed brand of the injectable used in anti-wrinkle injections, alongside other licensed brands.

    Because Botox is a prescription-only medicine, we can’t advertise it by name or make claims about a specific brand, which is why it’s described here as anti-wrinkle or muscle-relaxing injections.

    Whichever licensed product is used, it’s prescribed and administered by a qualified nurse injector after your free consultation.

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