Treat­ments for wrinkle reduction

Facial wrinkles are a result of the skin’s natural aging process and individual predis­po­sition but also of external influences (e.g. solar radiation)and lifestyle habits (e.g. smoking). The activity of the fine, small muscles in the face that we often use unconsciously—when frowning, for example—also contri­butes signi­fi­cantly to the formation of wrinkles.

Treat­ments for wrinkle reduction at a glance

Duration approx. 1 hour
Painless Yes
Follow-up treatment No

Treat­ments for wrinkle reduction Prices

Forehead CHF 300
Frown wrinkles CHF 350
Forehead & wrinkles CHF 500
Crow’s feet CHF 300
Eyebrows lift CHF 350
Chin CHF 200

Treat­ments for wrinkle reduction FAQ - questions & answers

Facial wrinkles are a result of the skin’s natural aging process and individual predis­po­sition but also of external influences (e.g. solar radiation)and lifestyle habits (e.g. smoking). The activity of the fine, small muscles in the face that we often use unconsciously—when frowning, for example—also contri­butes signi­fi­cantly to the formation of wrinkles.

The active substance have been known for decades. Before it was used to smooth wrinkles in the1980s, its first clinical use was to treat overactive muscles (spasticity). The active ingre­dient is injected in very small portions into the muscles that contribute to wrinkles or cramps.

The active ingre­dient for wrinkle reduction blocks the signals between nerves and muscles that allow muscles to contract. For the treatment, it is injected into a specified muscle whose movement encou­rages wrinkles; this injection leads to relaxation of that muscle within a few days’ time. Depending on the client, fine wrinkles caused by the movement of the muscle usually disappear completely, while more prono­unced wrinkles lose depth and are thus signi­fi­cantly reduced.

If you are looking for a suitable method to relax your facial muscles and smooth wrinkles. Some areas of appli­cation are:

  • Forehead wrinkles
  • Frown lines
  • Crow’s feet
  • Wrinkles around the mouth

It is also suitable for the treatment of:

  • Migraine
  • Bruxism (teeth grinding)
  • Hyper­hi­drosis (excessive sweating)

Before the doctor injects the active substance, a detailed discussion about the expected effect and possible side effects takes place. Following this discussion, the treatment area is disin­fected, and the drug is injected into the relevant muscles. The doctor uses extremely thin needles during the injection, so the treatment is not very painful. If necessary, an anaes­thetic cream can be applied before treatment.

The therapy is considered one of the most effective treat­ments for excessive sweating. By inhibiting the release of acetyl­choline from nerve cells, the active substance prevents the sweat glands from stimu­lating activity. The effect decreases after about six months.

To treat chronic migraines, the doctor injects the active substance at various points in the head, neck and shoulder muscles. Muscular relaxation can relieve symptoms and reduce the frequency of migraine attacks or even prevent migraines altogether.

  • Intake of blood thinners within the last 7 to 14 days (including aspirin, etc.), as well as vitamin-E or gingko-containing medica­tions, supple­ments with omega-3 fatty acids, and multi­vitamin supple­ments (due to risk of bruising)
  • Occur­rence of fever blisters (due to danger of triggering a relapse in the treated area)
  • Medication with specific antibiotics (amino­gly­co­sides)

  • Pregnancy and lactation
  • Nerve and muscle diseases

Please do not apply make-up around the injection area until the puncture sites no longer bleed.

On the day of the injection, you should not exercise or undergo any cosmetic facial treatment.

In most cases, the effect of the treatment is visible after two to seven days, and the maximum effect is achieved after one to two weeks. In rare instances, it can take longer to become visible.

The full muscle-weakening effect decreases after about three months. The duration of action after that period varies from four to seven months.

The injec­tions can cause redness, swelling, drooping of the upper eyelid or eyebrow, and bruises (hematomas) at the puncture sites. Your doctor will inform you of possible risks before treatment.

As a rule, no downtime is expected. You can perform your daily activities as usual.

Questions?

If you have any questions, would like a consul­tation or a treatment appointment, we look forward to hearing from you.