Facial Fillers & Botox

Wrinkle Relaxation Treatments are used to treat dynamic wrinkles by relaxing the muscles cause wrinkle causing facial expressions. Dynamic Wrinkles occur during facial expression.

Dermal Fillers are used to treat static wrinkles and folds by being placed below the skin's surface to literally "fill in" or "plump up" the wrinkle or fold. Static Wrinkles are visible when your face is at rest.

When we are young our skin springs back to its initial position but as we get older the wrinkles and folds formed during facial expressions (dynamic wrinkles) remain on the skin forming static wrinkles.

 

Wrinkle Relaxation Treatment

Wrinkle Relaxation Treatment | SydneyMore and more people are turning to Cosmetic Doctors for rejuvenation techniques, to help their face reflect the way they feel inside.

One such rejuvenation technique is wrinkle relaxation treatment. It can be used to relax the specific facial muscles that cause upper facial lines (crow's feet, forehead and glabellar frown lines) to form.

The following information explains how wrinkle relaxation treatment works and what is involved with the treatment.

 

How and why do wrinkles form?

Many facial wrinkles occur when we use our muscles to form facial expressions. The Wrinkles formed during these expressions are called dynamic wrinkles. For example, when we smile our eye wrinkles become prominent and when we frown the vertical Lines between our eyebrows become noticeable.

Facial Wrinkles | Sydney

When we are young our skin springs back to its initial position after facial expressions, but as we get older dynamic wrinkles remain on the skin to form static wrinkles; these are the wrinkles and folds that are present at rest. This process occurs because natural substances such as collagen (the major structural protein in the skin), elastin (the protein that causes tissue to stretch) and hyaluronic acid (which gives skin volume) decrease with age. This, together with environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, smoking and stress all contribute to the creation of wrinkles and folds.

What is wrinkle relaxation treatment?

Wrinkle relaxation treatment involves a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles, creating a rejuvenated appearance. The active ingredient in wrinkle relaxation treatment is derived from bacteria in much the same way penicillin is derived from mould. It is manufactured in sterile laboratory conditions.

The treatment is a prescription-only medicine and treatment is only available from a qualified medical professional. It is registered for the treatment of crow's feet (the lines that radiate from the corner of your eye when you smile or squint), forehead lines (the horizontal lines that form when you raise your eyebrows) and glabellar frown lines (the vertical lines that appear between your eyebrows when you frown).

How does wrinkle relaxation treatment work?

The treatment can be used to relax specific facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that are formed during facial expression). Once the muscles are relaxed, you cannot contract them and continue to make the undesirable facial expressions. Thus, the lines gradually smooth and new lines are prevented from forming.

What does wrinkle relaxation treatment involve?

Wrinkle relaxation treatment is a non-surgical procedure whereby a small amount of product is administered into selected facial muscles by a trained medical professional using a very fine needle. Generally, the treatment takes around 10 minutes. Discomfort is typically minimal and brief, and no anaesthetic is usually required. The injection may sting for a few seconds but normal activities can be resumed soon after.

After the injection, it takes 2 -3 days for the treatment to begin taking effect and about 7 days to see the full effect. The dose recommended for the treatment will vary depending on your individual situation and the severity of your lines. Your doctor will know what the best dose is for you and which muscles to inject to give you the best results.

How long does wrinkle relaxation treatment last?

The effect can last up to 4 months before lines slowly begin to return. If you have repeat of wrinkle relaxation treatments, the effect tends to last longer.

Dermal Fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ Technology

Introducing dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ Technology

Dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™technology are new, non-animal, and natural injectable gels which acts as a skin 'filler' to gently restore structure and volume to skin.  They are used either to softly enhance your lips or to smooth out facial wrinkles and folds, providing a natural look and feel. The results from dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology should last for 6 -12 months.

Dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology are dermal (skin) fillers which are carefully injected beneath the skin's surface to diminish the depth of facial folds and wrinkles, and provide definition and volume to the lips.

This leaflet provides information about how Dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology work and what is involved with the procedure.

How do lips change with age?

Collagen | SydneyNatural substances such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, that provide the skin with structure and volume, decrease with age.  This, together with environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, smoking and stress all contribute to how our skin ages. The lips in particular have an extremely thin outer layer, which becomes progressively thinner as the body ages. Over time the corners of the mouth can begin to droop (mouth frown), the v-shaped area of the upper lip known as Cupid's Bow begins to flatten out and our lips lose their youthful fullness. Vertical lip lines can also begin to appear, causing your lipstick to bleed.

 

How does dermal filler treatment enhance my lips?

Dermal Filler | SydneyBy treating the border of the upper and/or lower lip, dermal filler injectable gels enhances lip contours and definition. Lip volume can also be enhanced when used in the lip body.  The results from dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology should last for 6 -12 months.

 

How and why do wrinkles form?

Many facial wrinkles occur when we use our muscles to form facial expressions. The wrinkles formed during facial expression are called dynamic wrinkles. When we are young our skin springs back to its initial position at rest but as we get older the wrinkles and folds formed during facial expressions remain on the skin. The wrinkles and folds present at rest are called static wrinkles.  This process occurs because natural substances such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, that provide the skin with structure and volume, decrease with age.  This, together with environmental factors such as exposure to sunlight, smoking and stress contribute to the creation of wrinkles and folds.

 

Dermal Filler | SydneyHow does dermal filler treatment smooth out wrinkles?

Unlike wrinkle relaxing injections that treat dynamic wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause wrinkle causing facial expressions, dermal filler injectable gel is placed below the skin's surface to literally "fill in" or "plump up" the static facial wrinkles and folds that are present at rest. Dermal filler treatment is used to diminish the depth of wrinkles and create a smoother more refreshed facial appearance that should last for 6 -12 months.

 

What is the product used in dermal filler treatment made of?

Dermal fillers are made from a natural complex sugar called Hyaluronic Acid (hy-al-ur-onic Acid). Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is found naturally within the tissues of living cells, including human skin.  HA assists in skin hydration by attracting and holding water and also combines with collagen and elastin to provide skin structure and elasticity.

How are dermal fillers made?

In its natural form, HA is a single chain sugar which is naturally metabolized (broken down) by the body within days. It is important that a dermal filler is not metabolized by your body quickly, so that the results last for as long as possible. To achieve this, the HA in dermal filler injectable gels are cross-linked, a process by which individual sugar chains are linked together to form a kind of ‘mesh’ which takes the body much longer to metabolize.

The longevity and smoothness of dermal fillers is hence reliant on the cross-linking and manufacturing process. Dermal fillers that use proprietary Hylacross™ technology deliver a high degree of cross-linking and a smooth formulation.

What does the procedure involve & how long does the result last?

Treatment with dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology is a non-surgical procedure by which the injectable gel is administered through a few injections by a trained medical professional. Your doctor may decide to administer a topical (cream) or local anesthetic to help numb the area being treated. The procedure should cause only minimal disruption to your daily routine and the majority of people resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure. The results you receive from treatment should last for 6 - 12 months.

Are there any side effects?

Because the HA in dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology is naturally present within the skin and not derived from animals there is no need for an allergy pre-test before treatment. HA dermal fillers have been clinically studied for many years and clinical trials have shown that dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology are well tolerated.

The injection itself should cause minimal discomfort, and if experienced, side effects are generally temporary injection site related effects including swelling, bruising and redness. Less frequently temporary pain, firmness, lumps, itching and discoloration can also occur at the injection site. The majority of people resume their normal activities immediately following the procedure.

How long have dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology been used?

Dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology have been available in Europe since 2000 and were approved for use in the U.S. in June 2006. In 2006 dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology were also listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG).

Can dermal fillers that use proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology be used with other procedures?

Many people use a combination of cosmetic products and/or procedures with dermal fillers to achieve complimentary effects. Your doctor will advise you as to whether or not you will receive better results if your dermal filler treatment is combined with other products and/or procedures.

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