Frangipani Beauty Spa have visiting registered nurse Karen Keogh and Dr Dennis McCurdy for all their Anti-Ageing Injectable Treatments.

Wrinkle injections are procedures where an active ingredient is injected into the treatment area to relax muscles that cause wrinkles.

What is involved in treatment?

Anti-aging practitioners offer full consultation and assessment prior to any treatment. A small amount of solution is injected into the selected facial muscles using a very fine needle. The procedure only takes about 10 minutes and the discomfort is minimal and brief. After the injection, it takes about 5-7 days to notice the effect and 10 days for the full effect.

Is this treatment safe?

The solution has been used for cosmetic purposes for over 15 years and for medical purposes for over 25 years. In addition to it’s cosmetic use, the solution has been used to treat cerebral palsy in children and movement disorders in adults. Although the wrinkle injections have been used for many years they should not be used in pregnancy, lactating mothers and other medical conditions. It is very important to tell your cosmetic practitioner if you have health problems or on any medication prior to treatment.

Are side effects possible with wrinkle injections?

Although side affects do occassionally occur, all anti-aging cosmetic practitioners take particular care to minimise them. Minor side effects include bruising which may last 5-7 days, occassional reddness or swelling which usually goes in a few hour. More signicant side effects relate to dosage and positioning and that is why anti-aging cosmetic practitioners continue to undergo regular training and upgrading to fine tune their skills.

These more significant side effects include uneven results, poor or failed results, puffiness around the eyes and even mouth or eye droop if the wrinkle injections placement is inappropriate. These more significant side effects usually improve in 2-4 weeks and can improve quicker with appropriate care.

How long do wrinkle injections last?

It lasts for approximately 3 months, depending on the individual. The result will usually wear off progressively after 2 months as expression lines gradually return to their original appearance. The lines will never be worse after treatment. For some clients, the more often you have the treatment the less frequently it is required as the effects may last longer with each application.

What areas can be enhanced with wrinkle injections?

• Lines and wrinkles on the upper face
• Frown Lines (between the eyes)
• Crow’s Feet (lines on the sides of the eyes)
• Horizontal brow lines
• Eye brow lifts
• Facial lifts upper and lower
• Enlarging and opening up eyes
• Softening lines under eyes
• Softening the lines in the neck
• Softening and improving the drooping mouth corners
• Facial contouring.
• Migraine management
• Excess sweating in either or palms, feet and under arms.
• managing teeth grinding and associated headaches.

What is Dermal Filling and Lifting?

What do Dermal Fillers do?

Once injected, the gel plumps and lifts the skin gently to replace collagen that has been lost by the natural aging process. Semi permanent fillers work by creating an internal framework (or scaffolding) on which new collagen and elastin can attach creating the structure, tone and firmness for a more youthful appearance. Movement and sensation are not affected – your lips and skin will look and feel soft and natural.

Is treatment safe?

Although there is a variety of dermal filling products our specially trained anti-aging cosmetic practitioners only use proven and tested fillers. Dermal fillers are biodegradable and most are based on substances naturally occurring within the human body.

As they are found naturally in human cells, dermal fillers are well tolerated and there is no need for allergy testing although the dermal fillers have been used for many years they should not be used in pregnancy, lactating mothers and other medical conditions. It is very important to tell your cosmetic practitioner if you have health problems or on any medication prior to treatment.

What areas of the face may be treated with Dermal Fillers?

The main areas treated with dermal fillers are; around the mouth, cheeks, eyes and brow. Dermal fillers may also be used on lips to redefine, enlarge or make fuller.

How long do the results last?

Dermal Fillers usually lasts between 6 to 9 months, depending on skin type, lifestyle and skin maintenance. Some longer acting Dermal Fillers can last between 9 to 18 months.

Are there any side effects to this treatment?

Side-effects of Dermal Filling may include some swelling, redness and occasional bruising. This will disappear within a couple of days although occassional severe bruising can last up to 10-14 days.

Although Most people resume their daily routine immediately after treatment some more severe side-effects, such as severe bruising and infection, can prevent you from resuming your normal duties for 2-4 weeks