WRINKLE / MUSCLE RELAXANTS

Erin Aesthetics offers a number of Muscle Relaxant/Wrinkled Skin Treatments, with popular treatments including forehead and frown lines, facial slimming and brow lifts.

Wrinkle Relaxant Treatments involve natural proteins generated from bacteria, delivered to a particular area to cause a temporary block in the signalling from the nerve to the muscle. This relaxes the over contracting muscle resulting in a smoothing of wrinkled skin.

Treatment areas include:

Frown from $120

Crow’s Feet from $120

Forehead from $100

Brow Lift from $160

Bunnies from $80

Gummy Smile from $80

Lower Face. from $100

Neck Bands from $120

Masseters from $300

Hyperhidrosis from $660

The clinic charge per unit and so prices will vary depending on the area treated, desired result and the individual. Please note: subsequent/maintenance treatments for some areas will only require top up amounts that are less than the above prices.

PRICING VARIES BETWEEN PRACTITIONERS, PLEASE CONTACT THE CLINIC FOR MORE DETAILED PRICING.

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*Type B & D muscle relaxants available. Please specify your preferred type at your appointment. We charge per unit and so prices will vary depending on the area treated, desired result and the individual.

**Men require a higher dosage than women.

+ What to expect during treatment?

All injectable treatments require a thorough consultation with a Registered nurse and consent from a Doctor prior to administration as all injectable treatments are a prescription medication. The procedure itself usually takes around 5-10 minutes and involves the nurse injecting a predetermined dosage of anti wrinkle product into desired area/s using a very fine micro needle. Any discomfort felt is minimal and brief.

+ ARE THE RESULTS IMMEDIATE AND HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?

Anti wrinkle treatments usually take anywhere from 3-5 days to start taking effect but full results are seen within 2 weeks and can last 2-4 months.

+ WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND SIDE EFFECTS?

Common side effects include mild swelling and/or bruising at the site of injection. Unevenness of results in the area injected, typically the forehead, can occur, but can be corrected at a follow up appt at 2 weeks. Some patients experience headache in the first days after treatment. Rare adverse events include, muscle asymmetry if the relaxer has migrated into a neighbouring muscle or ptosis (drop) of the lid or brow.

+ WHO CANNOT GET THIS TREATMENT?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If you are under the age of 18 years old
Allergy to wrinkle relaxers
Those who have certain neuromuscular disorders (please enquire prior to booking your appointment if you have a neuromuscular disorder)
Certain antibiotics such as aminoglycosides can potentiate the effects of wrinkle relaxers. Please ensure you let your practitioner know what medications you are taking prior to treatment

+ WHAT SHOULD I DO TO PREPARE FOR THIS TREATMENT?

With any injectable treatment it is best to avoid alcohol and anti inflammatory medication 24-48 hrs prior to your appointment to reduce the risk of bruising
Wrinkle relaxer appointments should be booked approximately 3 weeks prior to any events to allow for follow up treatment if required
Ensure you are not pregnant or breastfeeding and do not have any infections in the area to be treated

+ What is the aftercare?

After your treatment you should remain upright for up to 4 hours depending on area and dosage
Do not rub or agitate the area for up to 4 hours and avoid exercise for several hours
Gentle skincare is recommended for 24 hours post treatment