There are a variety of ways to directly treat fine lines and wrinkles. One of the most effective and quickest ways is by using wrinkle-relaxing injections.

Wrinkles form when a muscle repeatedly contracts. For a muscle to contract, a nerve must release a chemical messenger called acetylcholine at the junction where the nerve ending meets the muscle. Acetylcholine attaches to the muscle cells and causes the muscle to contract. Wrinkle relaxation injections stop the release of acetylcholine thereby blocking the signals from the nerves to the muscles so they can no longer contract.

Treatment will only be undertaken if deemed suitable following a consultation. The procedure itself is very quick (in some cases no more than 5 minutes if only one area is being treated) however time is spent prior to the injections cleaning and disinfecting the skin, taking photographs and carefully marking the areas to be treated on the face.

Understandably a lot of patients are concerned about pain however the sensation is usually only that of a sharp scratch.  There are a number of ways to reduce pain and these include using extremely fine needles to administer the treatment and having a gentle injection technique. Topical anaesthetic cream is not needed.

Looking natural is really important to the patients that Dr Sabba treats.  You should still be able to move your face and not look frozen.  The aim is to still look like you but a fresher, more rested version of yourself.  This is another reason why the consultation is so important- in order for you to discuss what you are seeking but also so that any worries or fears can be addressed.

A follow-up appointment is always organised for patients two to three weeks after the wrinkle-relaxation procedure.  This is especially important for new patients where some adjustment may be needed in order to achieve the best result possible.  Some patients however may not feel the need to return so this is discussed on a case by case basis.

Most patients start to see results by Day 5 and it takes two weeks for the final results to appear.  It is therefore important to plan your treatment in advance if you are attending a special event taking into account the two week follow-up in case any adjustments are needed.

This is variable however the average duration is three to four months.  Please note that lifestyle factors, skin type and area of the face treated all play a role in duration of result.

Deeper crows feet lines can be treated with a hyaluronic acid dermal filler. This works by plumping up the wrinkle thereby softening it.  In such cases it is even more improvement to address skin quality and this can be achieved in a variety of ways including targeted skincare, mesotherapy, microneedling and peels.  An individualised treatment plan is formulated for each patient.