Wrinkle Reduction

When you look in the mirror in the morning, is what you see a true reflection of how you feel? Many factors can contribute to skin looking aged or tired, such as anxiety, smoking, diet and the weather!

At Cosmetic Image Clinics, we can provide consultations on reducing the appearance of wrinkles, with our experienced injectors working with you to tailor a treatment plan to achieve your aesthetic goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Cosmetic Image Clinics is owned and operated by former AMA Qld President and TV Medical Journalist Dr Ingrid Tall who has over twenty years of experience in the cosmetic medicine industry. Our clinic is medically supervised and is Queensland’s largest cosmetic clinic.

  • We pride ourselves on making your experience as comfortable as possible. If you would like numbing cream to be applied prior to your procedure, please do not hesitate to ask. Ideally, this should be done half an hour prior to your procedure, but even 10 minutes of application of numbing cream will help. We often use ice as well to minimise discomfort.

    To further minimise pain, a vibrating instrument is often applied. This limits the transmission of pain impulses to the pain fibres. This technique was recommended by Dr Carruthers.

    Taking two paracetamol tablets one hour prior to the procedure can also help. (Please do not use Ibuprofen/Nurofen as this increases your risk of bruising).

  • As we age skin cells divide more slowly and the inner skin (dermis) starts to thin.

    The underlying network of collagen and elastin fibres begins to slowly degenerate and loses its elasticity. The skin also loses its ability to retain moisture and repair itself.

    Frown and forehead lines and crow’s feet appear to develop because of the persistent small muscle contractions. Anti-Wrinkle Muscle Relaxant Injection therapy can help improve these ageing concerns.

  • The most common side effect of treatment is occasional tenderness and bruising at the site of injection.

    Patients should avoid aspirin, Ibuprofen/Nurofen, or blood thinning agents (including fish oils) prior to treatment for at least one week. It is common to experience some mild raised lumps in the hour or so after treatment. These can be covered up or minimised easily with the application of makeup.

    Another potential side-effect is headache. One in 10 can experience a headache, especially when injected into the frown area. However it is often used as a treatment for headaches and migraines, and many Anti-Wrinkle Muscle Relaxant Injections therapy users experience a reduction in the frequency and severity of their headaches. Headache and migraine sufferers often notice these headaches or migraines returning when their Anti-Wrinkle Muscle Relaxant Injections is wearing off, which can be a reminder for them that their treatment is due again.

    There is a very small risk of the treatment causing a temporary weakness in nearby muscles such as a slight and temporary drooping, for instance of an eyelid or eyebrow lasting one to six weeks. This eyebrow or eyelid droop can occur in approximately 1 in 500 to 1000 cases, depending on the dose injected. This tends to last only for a short time because it is due to the tracking along the tissue at a lower concentration. Your doctor can prescribe eye drops to help reverse this side effect.

    Allergies and double vision have been reported however these reports are rare.

    At Cosmetic Image Clinics you will also be advises of the risks associated with your treatment and a medical history and consultation will be discussed.

    This treatment should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women or patients with neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome. If you have any other health issues, please discuss this with our team at your initial appointment.

  • The treatment is temporary, lasting on average three to four months, and in some people up to six months. It tends to last longer with repeated treatment.

    The first time is the shortest duration of effect due to the increased strength of the muscle. Over time the muscle atrophies and slightly weakens which improves the longevity of the product.

    This effect is reversible upon cessation of treatment. It is advisable not to allow the effect to completely wear off so the muscle does not regain its original strength. The result will wear off progressively and eventually the wrinkles will return.