Month: October 2021

Anti-wrinkle injection treatment has become increasingly popular over the recent few years. Treatments are generally non-invasive and can be administered quickly, with very little downtime, nevertheless it is still very important to follow the aftercare advice to minimise the risk of infection, side effects and complications.

In this blog we look at five important aftercare instruction you should following after having treatment with anti-wrinkle injections.

1) Avoid exercising for at least 24 hours after having treatment

It is important to avoid exercising for at least 24 hours after having treatment with anti-wrinkle injections. In some cases, your practitioner may advise not exercising for longer depending on the nature of your treatment.

Physical exercise increases blood flow throughout your body, which could cause the injected substance to spread to unintended areas. Movement of the substance could lead to unexpected results, more bruising and loss of effectiveness at the injection area. Also exercising causes your muscles to contract, which may decrease the effectiveness of anti-wrinkle injections.

However, gentle facial exercises such as smiling, frowning and raising your eyebrows are safe to do following anti-wrinkle injection treatment as they help increase the effectiveness of treatment.

2) Avoid drinking alcohol

You should avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before and after having anti-wrinkle injection treatment. This is as alcohol intake can increase your risk of bruising.

3) Avoid exposure to sunlight and excessive heat

UV rays from the sun increase your chances of developing wrinkles so it is important to limit excessive exposure to sunlight in general.

You should stay out of the sun for at least 24 to 48 hours following treatment with anti-wrinkle injections. This is as exposure to the heat from sunlight can promote flushing and increase your blood pressure, which may encourage bruising and movement of the injected substance to unintended areas.

For this reason, you should also avoid other forms of heat exposure (such as saunas, hot baths or tanning beds) for 24 to 48 hours after treatment too.

4) Avoid touching your face

You should avoid touching or rubbing your face for up to 3 days after getting anti-wrinkle injection treatment. This is as putting pressure on your face may spread it to other unintended areas, thereby decreases the effectiveness of treatment.

For this reason, you should also consider going make-up free following treatment to avoid applying any pressure onto your face. Facial treatments and massages should also be avoided for up to 3 days following treatment with anti-wrinkle injections.

5) Watch how you sleep

Your sleeping position can affect the effectiveness of anti-wrinkle injection treatment. Following facial treatment, you should try to sleep on your back to avoid sleeping on areas that were recently injected. You want to minimize as much physical pressure on the injection site as possible. This will allow the substance injected to better settle into its intended areas and muscles and prevent it from dispersing to other areas.

Also, avoid sleeping within 4 hours after your procedure.

At Skinnou we offer a range of anti-wrinkle injection treatments, which you can learn more about here. Our team are dedicated to providing a high quality and safe service to all clients; therefore, all our anti-wrinkle treatments are carried out by healthcare professionals only. Our practitioners will ensure you have all the information you require before and after your treatment.

Anti-wrinkle injection treatments have significantly increased in popularity in recent years, helping people to look and feel younger. On of the most commonly asked question we get at Skinnou for is ‘Are anti-wrinkle injections painful?’. This answer is that when anti-wrinkle injections are administered correctly by a professional, they can be completely pain-free.

In this blog, we will look at how anti-wrinkle injection treatment can be made as comfortable as possible, particularly for those with a fear of needles.

What are anti-wrinkle injections?

Anti-wrinkle injections are an anti-aging treatment which can be used to smooth the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and deep folds giving a younger, more rejuvenated look.

Anti-wrinkle injections contain the naturally occurring Botulinum A protein which works to relax facial muscles thereby reducing the appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles.

Some of the areas anti-wrinkle injections can be used to treat:

• Crow’s feet
• Forehead lines
• Frown lines
• Smokers’ lines

Anti-wrinkle injections can be administered relatively quickly following consultation, with appointments normally lasting between 30 minutes to an hour. The results from treatment can be generally seen almost immediately. You should notice an improvement in your lines and wrinkles after 4-10 days of having the treatment with results lasting up to 4-6 months.

Are Anti-Wrinkle Injections Painful?

Those who are new to anti-wrinkle injection may have a lot of fear around pain. This is as people think of needles and they think of pain. However, the needles used for cosmetic injectables are very fine and small.

It’s important to highlight that everyone experiences pain differently and have different pain thresholds. However, when it comes to anti-wrinkle injections, most people compare the sensation of the face injections a slight pinching feeling, which it only lasts for a few seconds.

At Skinnou, our practitioners always aim to provide treatments in a relatively pain-free manner using advanced injecting techniques and their extensive experience. We also aim to provide our clients with a professional yet relaxing setting where treatments can be administered safely. If you’re feeling tense or are uncomfortable with needles our practitioners will always ensure that your concerns are addressed and you are relaxed before starting any treatment.

At Skinnou we offer a range of anti-wrinkle treatments, which you can learn more about here. Our team are dedicated to providing a high quality and safe service to all clients; therefore, all our anti-wrinkle treatments are carried out by healthcare professionals only.

What are dark circles?

Dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common cosmetic complaints we come across. Having dark circles can make someone look constantly tired and aged.

There are a number of factors which may cause dark circles, including:

• Lack of sleep
• Smoking
• Allergies
• Excess alcohol intake
• Aging
• Loss of volume under eyes
• Family history of hyperpigmentation under the eyes

Loss of volume under the eye area can cause the appearance of hollows or dark circles. As we age, our under-eye skin becomes thinner, less elastic and we lose some of the collagen within this area. These changes can cause the appearance of blood vessels within the under-eye area to become more prominent, causing dark shadowing beneath the eyes.

How can dermal fillers help?

Dermal fillers, also referred to as under-eye fillers or tear trough fillers are a popular non-surgical treatment which can be used very effectively to treat under eye hollows, sunken eyes and dark circles.

Under-eye fillers involve a gel-like substance containing naturally occurring hyaluronic acid being injected into the under-eye area also known as the tear trough. The hyaluronic acid filler works to boost and plump up the area, whilst promoting collagen growth and skin generation. The plumping effect reduces visible dark blood vessel colour and smooths the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, giving an overall fresher and rejuvenated look.

Dermal fillers provide an ideal solution for dark circles caused due to volume loss and sunken eyes. The procedure involves numbing the tear trough area with a topical anaesthetic cream and then injecting the area with hyaluronic acid gel. The treatment only takes around 30 minutes and many clients also opt to undergo other procedures with their under-eye fillers.

Dermal fillers produce natural-looking results which can be seen almost immediately to some extent. The final results will usually be visible at around two weeks once the under-eye skin has had time to relax, smooth and the dermal fillers have settled. The results from under-eye fillers can last up to 12 months.

There is generally no downtime following treatment and regular activities can resume immediately, with many clients going back to work on the same day. However, there may be a slight risk of bruising or swelling for the first couple of days, which can be reduced by applying cold compresses every few hours.

Also, treatment with hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers is entirely reversible, as an enzyme can be used to remove the dermal filler effect within days. This works as a safety net, especially for clients who are new to this kind of procedure.

If your dark circles are caused by hyperpigmentation of the skin under the eyes and not due to volume loss, under-eye fillers may not be as effective for you. Therefore, it is important to always consultant with a practitioner to establish the cause of your dark circles before deciding on the most suitable treatment option for you.

At Skinnou we offer a range of dermal filler treatments, which you can learn more about here. Our team are dedicated to providing a high quality and safe service to all clients; therefore, all our filler treatments are carried out by healthcare professionals only.