Injectable Treatment

Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti-wrinkle injections in London soften the lines made by everyday expression and rebalance muscle function across the upper face, for a natural freshening that keeps your expression intact.

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The short answer

What anti-wrinkle injections are

Small injections placed into specific muscles soften the lines those muscles create, and balance how the face moves. Dr Harriet treats the upper face most often, where the frown area, forehead lines and crow's feet respond particularly well, but the same principle applies across the lower face and neck.

Her approach is deliberately conservative. The aim is a face that looks rested rather than treated, which means dosing to your anatomy rather than to a standard chart. Treatment typically lasts three to six months, though this varies between patients.

Areas treated

What anti-wrinkle treatment involves

Softens frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet without freezing expression
Dosed to your own muscle strength and pattern of movement, never a fixed chart
Prescribed and injected by a GMC-registered doctor with ten years in aesthetics
Takes around fifteen minutes with no real downtime
Results typically last three to six months
Can be combined with skin treatments at the same appointment

Boundaries of practice

What's not treated

Good practice means saying no when indicated:

Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Known hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin or any component of the product
Active skin infection at the proposed injection site
Neuromuscular disorders such as myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome
Current treatment with aminoglycoside antibiotics

Patient journey

What to expect from anti-wrinkle injections

Consultation & preparation

Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment, and ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamin E and fish oil for 48 hours where it is safe for you to stop them, since all of these increase the chance of bruising. Come with a clean face if you can.

During treatment

How do anti-wrinkle injections work?

The injected protein temporarily blocks the nerve signal that tells a muscle to contract. Less contraction means the skin above that muscle creases less, so existing lines soften and new ones are slowed. Nothing is added to the face and nothing changes its shape. The effect is on movement alone, which is why the result reads as a freshening rather than an alteration.

Which areas can be treated?

Dr Harriet treats the frown area, forehead lines, crow’s feet, brow lift for arched brows, bunny lines on the nose, gummy smile, a pebbled or upturned chin, upper lip lines, downturned corners of the mouth, jawline slimming through the masseter, and the Nefertiti neck lift for platysmal bands.

The upper face is the most requested and the most predictable. Lower face work is recommended on an individual basis, because the muscles there also do the work of eating and speaking and need a lighter hand.

When will I see results and how long do they last?

Movement starts to soften from around day three to five. The full effect settles by day fourteen, which is when the result should be judged rather than in the first week. Most patients hold their result for three to six months. Muscle strength, metabolism and how expressive you are all shift that window, and patients who treat regularly often find the interval lengthens over time.

What does treatment actually involve?

The appointment opens with a consultation covering your medical history, what is bothering you and what is realistic. Dr Harriet then assesses your face in movement, marks the injection points and treats. The injections use a very fine needle and most patients describe a brief sting at each point. You are in and out in about fifteen minutes and can go straight back to your day.

Aftercare

Stay upright for four hours and avoid rubbing or massaging the treated areas. Skip strenuous exercise, alcohol, saunas and steam rooms for 24 hours. Movement begins to soften from day three to five, and the result should be judged at day fourteen rather than in the first week.

Pricing

Anti-wrinkle injection prices in London

Anti-wrinkle treatments

Upper face, 1 area Frown, forehead or crow’s feet

£250

Upper face, 2 areas Any two upper-face areas

£300

Upper face, 3 areas Frown, forehead and crow’s feet

£350

Lower face treatments Recommended on an individual patient basis

By consultation

Written and medically reviewed byDr Harriet Turnbull, Aesthetic Doctor and GP: BMBS (Hons), MRCGP · MHRA: botulinum toxin type A is a prescription-only medicine in the UK.

FAQ

Anti-wrinkle injection FAQs

Will I still be able to make expressions?

Yes. Dr Harriet doses conservatively so that movement softens rather than stops, because a face that cannot move is the most obvious sign that someone has had treatment. You will still frown, smile and raise your brows. The lines those movements create will simply be less deeply etched.

How long do anti-wrinkle injections last?

Most patients hold their result for three to six months. The exact window depends on muscle strength, metabolism and how expressive you are. Patients who treat consistently often find the muscle weakens over time and the interval between appointments stretches out, which means fewer treatments per year.

Is there any downtime?

Essentially none. You may notice small bumps, slight redness or minor swelling at the injection points immediately afterwards, and these usually settle within a few hours. Most patients return to normal activities straight away. Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and excessive heat for the rest of the day.

Are anti-wrinkle injections painful?

Most patients find the treatment minimally painful. Dr Harriet uses fine needles and a gentle technique, and each injection is a brief sting lasting a second or two. No numbing cream is normally needed for the upper face. She will discuss pain management with you at your consultation if you are anxious about it.

When should I start having treatment?

When lines you only used to see in movement start to linger at rest. For most patients that is the mid-thirties to early forties, though genetics, sun exposure and skin type all shift the timing. Dr Harriet will tell you honestly if she thinks you do not need treatment yet.

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Dr Harriet Clinics • 1 Orchard Street, UNTIL Marylebone, London W1H 6HJ

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