CosBeauty Magazine #102

ANTI-WRINKLE
INJECTIONS
typically about two years.
Profhilo is a new type of injectable
biostimulator that contains one of the
highest concentrations of hyaluronic
acid on the market. Unlike traditional
dermal fillers, the product flows easily
and evenly throughout the different
compartments of the face (and neck),
acting like an internal moisturiser. It
works by nourishing and hydrating
dermal cells, stimulating collagen and
elastin and remodelling the skin, rather
than adding volume like fillers.
Biostimulators are injected into the
target areas of your skin, typically using
a fine needle or micro-cannula. Numbing
cream can be applied beforehand to
minimise discomfort.
On average, a series of two to three
sessions over the course of a few months
are required for optimal results.
Anti-wrinkle injections continue to be the most popular
non-surgical cosmetic procedure and have become
a modern-day staple in beauty regimens throughout
the world. Anti-wrinkle injections use a substance
called botulinum toxin, which is a protein produced
by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In cosmetic
procedures, botulinum toxin works by blocking nerve
stimulation to wrinkle-causing muscles, which prevents
the muscle from contracting and significantly reduces
wrinkles and fine lines.
It is commonly used to treat crow’s feet around the
eyes, the frown lines between the eyebrows (glabellar
lines, or the “11’s”) and horizontal lines across the
forehead.
Off-label, marionette lines, which run from the corner
of the mouth to the chin, and vertical “smokers’ lines”
above the top lip can also be treated. Anti-wrinkle
injections can also be used for jawline slimming and to
produce the effect of a brow lift by relaxing the muscles
that drag down the brow.
In Australia, botulinum toxin is available for cosmetic
use under the brand names Botox, Dysport, Xeomin
and Letybo.
During the procedure, your practitioner injects
small amounts of botulinum toxin into specific facial
muscles. The injections themselves are done with a
very fine needle, which helps to minimise any
discomfort. The entire procedure usually takes
between 10 and 20 minutes.
After the treatment, you may see some redness,
swelling or bruising, but these side effects generally
fade quickly. You’ll start to notice the effects of the
treatment within 3-4 days, reaching peak effectiveness
around 10-14 days post-treatment. The effects can last
anywhere from 3-6 months.
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