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Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Address the visible signs of ageing with a bespoke treatment plan designed just for you

Understanding Facial Smoothing Treatments

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Anti-wrinkle injections are a popular, non-surgical treatment used to soften the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles. During your consultation, we will assess whether this treatment is suitable for your individual concerns.

How Anti-Wrinkle Injections Work

  • The Process: This treatment involves small injections that temporarily block the chemical signals (acetylcholine) that cause muscles to contract.

  • The Effect: By reducing these contractions, the treatment has a temporary effect on the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, allowing the skin to appear smoother.

  • Timing: The effects are subtle and typically begin to show within 10–14 days as the treatment settles.

What Can Anti-Wrinkle Injections Treat?

Following a full medical assessment, we can discuss treatment for a range of cosmetic and functional concerns using anti-wrinkle injections. These may include forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet, bunny lines, chin dimpling, a gummy smile, lip flip, jawline tightening, platysmal bands, masseter reduction, facial slimming, nasal flare, excessive underarm sweating, teeth grinding (bruxism) and migraine reduction, where clinically appropriate.

Important Clinical Note: Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It is only suitable for individuals following a face-to-face medical consultation to ensure it is the right option for your health profile.

Important Safety Information

All treatments are subject to a mandatory face-to-face consultation to ensure suitability. Clinical options will only be recommended following a thorough medical assessment.

Treatments include a review within two to three weeks of the initial treatment.

Our Clinical Approach

Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual concerns, facial anatomy and desired outcome. Based on your medical assessment, we will discuss the most appropriate clinical options to achieve subtle, natural-looking results.

  • Restoring Balance: We assess ways to support your skin’s structure, helping to restore a firmer and more resilient appearance.

  • Skin Hydration: We offer consultations on advanced skin-conditioning treatments designed to improve texture and natural plumpness.

  • Targeted Smoothing: We discuss professional options to soften expression lines, such as crow's feet and frown lines, for a more rested result.

As our skin ages, changes in elasticity and hydration are natural. Our consultations provide a professional and safe environment to discuss these changes and explore treatments designed to support your skin’s health and resilience through every stage of life.

Benefits of Anti-Wrinkle Injections

  • Restored Radiance: Subtle, natural-looking enhancements often begin to show within a couple of weeks as your skin responds to treatment.

  • Time-Efficient Appointments: Most consultations and initial treatments typically take around 30 minutes, designed for your busy lifestyle.

  • Refreshing Results: Enjoy a revitalised appearance that can last for several months, with ongoing maintenance helping to prolong your refreshed look.

  • Seamless Routine: Most clients can return to their daily activities immediately following their appointment.

  • Bespoke Care: Through consistent skin assessments, we tailor each visit to your evolving needs, ensuring results that look and feel like you.

Professional Facial Aesthetics Consultation

Your journey begins with a face-to-face medical assessment, where we take the time to understand your concerns, discuss your aesthetic goals and assess your skin health. Every consultation is tailored to your individual needs, allowing us to recommend the most appropriate clinical options to address fine lines, wrinkles and other treatment concerns while maintaining natural-looking results.

Our facial rejuvenation consultations provide a professional and supportive environment where you can discuss your concerns, ask questions and make informed decisions about your treatment options with confidence.

Before & Aftercare

Important Information

While I can provide you with professional advice, it is important to remember that every individual responds differently to treatment. If you have any questions before or after your appointment, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Pre-care Advice

Avoid Alcohol: Refrain from consuming alcohol for 24 hours before your treatment, as this may increase the risk of bruising.

Medication Avoidance: Where medically appropriate, avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oils, omega-3 supplements and other blood-thinning medications or supplements for 48 hours before treatment, unless prescribed by your doctor.

Facial Treatments: Avoid chemical peels, micro-needling, laser treatments and other facial procedures for at least 2 weeks before your anti-wrinkle treatment.

Healthy Skin: Please attend your appointment with clean skin, free from makeup where possible, and let us know if you have any active skin infections, cold sores or feel unwell before your appointment.

Aftercare Advice

Following your treatment, you may experience mild redness, swelling or tenderness around the injection sites. These effects are usually temporary and settle within a few hours to a couple of days.

For the best results, we recommend that you:

  • Avoid alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.
  • Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours.
  • Avoid excessive heat, including saunas, steam rooms, hot baths and sunbeds, for 48 hours.
  • Avoid touching, rubbing or massaging the treated areas for at least 24 hours unless advised otherwise.
  • Do not apply makeup for approximately 12 hours after treatment.
  • Remain upright for at least 4 hours following your appointment.
  • Avoid further facial treatments, including micro-needling, chemical peels and laser treatments, for 2 weeks.
  • Stay well hydrated and maintain a healthy diet to support your skin's natural healing process.

Bruising and Swelling

Mild bruising, redness and swelling at the injection sites are common following anti-wrinkle injections and usually settle within a few days. As the treatment begins to take effect, results typically develop gradually over 10 to 14 days.

If you experience significant swelling, increasing pain, signs of infection or have any concerns following your treatment, please contact the clinic for advice.

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FAQ's

Here are some of the most Frequently Asked Questions

During your face-to-face appointment, we will carry out a thorough medical assessment and physical examination. We will discuss your skin concerns, such as fine lines and wrinkles, and explore various clinical options to achieve a refreshed and natural look tailored to you.

Any enhancements are designed to be subtle and appear gradually. While every individual is different, most clients begin to notice a visible improvement in the smoothness of their skin within 10 to 14 days following their procedure.

Your safety is our priority. All clinical procedures are performed by a qualified professional in a controlled environment. While no medical intervention is entirely without risk, we discuss all potential side effects and aftercare in detail during your initial consultation so you can make an informed decision.

The longevity of results varies depending on the treatment chosen and your individual skin type. Many clients find their refreshed appearance lasts for several months. We will recommend a personalised maintenance plan during your follow-up assessment.

 

Absolutely. Our philosophy at Glowing by Leah is "natural, never overdone". We focus on softening expression lines and restoring balance to the face, ensuring you look like a more rested version of yourself rather than "frozen" or changed.

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