Consultation for Lines & Wrinkles in Thanet, Kent
Lines and wrinkles can develop through repeated facial movement, changes in skin quality and the natural ageing process. During your consultation, one of our nurses will discuss your concerns, review your medical history and assess your facial movement and skin.
A range of possible approaches may be discussed depending on your individual needs. Where clinically appropriate, this may include skincare, non-prescription treatments or a prescription-only treatment. A consultation does not necessarily result in treatment, and any recommendation will be based on clinical suitability.
A consultation with one of our Nurses is required prior to treatment to take a full medical history, ensure your suitability and to discuss the benefits, side effects, complications and realistic expectations.
Treatment Guide & FAQS
The toxin blocks the transition of chemical messages sent from the nerve to cause the muscle to contract. Without these messages, the muscle stays in a resting state until the ‘messengers’ recover. This recovery takes approximately 8 to 12 weeks on average.. It may not cause the expression lines themselves to disappear completely, this will depend upon the quality of your skin and may take time over a course of treatments. It may not ‘completely freeze’ the expression, particularly if extreme effort is exerted to make an expression. Botulinum toxin is not suitable for lines present without expression (static lines); your practitioner will advise you. There may be only a partial reduction in movement this very much depends on the amount administered and location of product placement – This is not a one size fits all treatment and may be tailored to suit your individual requirements and expected treatment outcomes – discuss this with your clinician at the time of consultation.
Botulinum toxin type A is a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botuli-num in a purified form. All botulinum toxins are prescription only medicines (POM) and can only be prescribed by doctors, dentists and nurses with a prescribing qualification, following a face to face assessment and consultation with the qualified prescriber.
Treatment involves the use of a fine needle. Individual experiences vary, and possible discomfort and side effects will be discussed during consultation. Ice may be helpful in numbing the skin for nervous patients as well as reducing the risk of a bruise.
Side effects include, but are not limited to;
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Redness at injection site
- Asymmetry of expression
- Drooping of the brow or eyelid
- Headache or a sensation of ‘tightness’ or ‘heaviness’
- Swelling at injection sites
Your practitioner will take a detailed medical history and an assessment of your needs and expectations to ensure this is an appropriate treatment for you. Except in exceptional circumstances this is not a treatment recommended for those under 25. For best results skin should be in good condition and the target lines not too furrowed. Your practitioner will assess your suitability and advise. Botulinum toxin type A cannot be given to pregnant or breast-feeding women. Not suitable for patients with certain neurological disorders. Caution advised if you are currently taking certain medicines, such as aspirin, warfarin or oral steroids.
The duration of any effect varies between individuals. Your clinician will explain what can reasonably be expected as part of the consultation.
Treatment Pricing
Consultation for Lines & Wrinkles
Consultation required. Suitable treatment options and their costs will be discussed following an individual clinical assessment.
Wrinkle Relaxing Injections
Female patients
From £215 – one area
From £260 – two areas
From £315 – three areas
Wrinkle Relaxing Injections
Male patients
From £273 – one area
From £320 – two areas
From £370 – three areas
* Prices are available on request and following a consultation as due to the increased muscle tone and size, they may require much higher dosing to achieve full relaxation of the muscles.
* Information and prices accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change and will vary for each individual.
