If you have fine lines, wrinkles or folds on your face, you can reduce their appearance at our specialist center for facial surgery. As a specialist in this field, PD Dr. Dr. Safi knows the facial anatomy with great expertise and performs all treatments with the greatest possible safety and with the aim of achieving optimal patient comfort.
Wrinkle treatment uses a class of medications called neuromodulators. Neuromodulator injections are one of the most commonly requested services for men and women that we offer at our practice.
Because these injections can be performed quickly and with minimal side effects, they can help to relax wrinkles and fine lines on your face for a smoother and younger appearance.
Wrinkle treatment applications are exceptionally convenient and cost-effective compared to surgical procedures. The injections only take a few minutes and can lead to visible improvements within a few days. In addition, the treatments can be customized to your specific needs. A consultation with PD Dr. Dr. Safi will help determine the areas to be treated.
A muscle relaxant injection has numerous aesthetic benefits, including the reduction of visible signs of ageing such as:
Due to the non-invasive nature of muscle relaxant injections, you can return to your normal activities immediately after treatment.
With repeated muscle strain in everyday life, for example when speaking or eating, lines and wrinkles naturally appear as the skin loses collagen over time and therefore ages. Collagen, which keeps the skin smooth and allows the skin to "bounce back", is produced less and less as we age.
At our facial plastic surgery clinic, wrinkle treatment is injected almost completely painlessly using a small needle and topical anesthetic. The most common areas are as follows:
During your consultation with PD Dr. Dr. Safi, you will discuss your problem areas. He will then be able to advise you on the best location for a wrinkle treatment in order to achieve an optimal aesthetic effect.
First, your skin is thoroughly cleansed with an antiseptic pad to minimize the presence of bacteria and prevent infection. After PD Dr. Dr. Safi identifies the optimal regions of your face and records a detailed injection plan, he applies the neuromodulator into the skin to the underlying facial muscles. As the neuromodulator penetrates your skin, you may feel a slight pinching sensation followed by a cooling effect, but this is generally very well tolerated.
The entire procedure takes 15-20 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes for anesthesia before the procedure. In total, the entire procedure takes less than an hour.
It can take 3 days for the muscle relaxation injection to start working and 2 weeks for the full effect. Once fully effective, improvements can last up to four months. PD Dr. Dr. Safi can best advise you on when to return for further injections.
After you leave our practice, you should avoid direct sunlight for 48 hours and avoid touching the injection sites to minimize infection. Wrinkle treatment aftercare should include avoiding harsh soaps, and make-up on the skin should be avoided for two days. In addition, it is advisable to refrain from strenuous physical activity for a few days and to eat nutritious foods and drink plenty of water after the injection. All this to ensure that you have a safe and comfortable recovery with the best results.
Most adults who are in good health are excellent candidates for a muscle relaxant injection. PD Dr. Dr. Safi will examine you thoroughly to find out if you are a suitable candidate.
Neuromodulators are approved for the treatment of a range of conditions in adults and children. Some of these conditions include migraine headaches, bladder spasms or temporomandibular dysfunction. In some cases, these treatments are covered by health insurance.
Muscle relaxation injection vs. filler
Both a muscle relaxant injection and dermal fillers can be used to restore a more youthful appearance. Both are injected and are usually used in a complementary manner to achieve optimal aesthetics. A muscle relaxant injection is primarily used for "dynamic wrinkles", which are the wrinkles that naturally appear with age. They appear around the eyes and mouth as well as on the forehead above and between the eyebrows. These are lines that are usually caused by the display of emotions. A muscle relaxant injection usually requires no recovery time or surgery.
Fillers come in various forms, including collagen and hyaluronic acid, gels and pearls. Fillers are mainly used to treat laugh lines and sometimes to fill lips and cheeks. Fillers can last longer than a muscle relaxant injection, but there are more side effects. Deciding which treatment to have should be based on what areas you want to improve and what PD Dr. Dr. Safi recommends.
Are there any risks associated with muscle relaxation injections?
The risks associated with muscle relaxation injections are extremely low. Irritation and bruising at the injection site are possible, but these resolve quickly. As it can take 2 weeks for the full effect to become visible, a touch-up may be necessary. Otherwise, muscle relaxation injections are very safe to use.
Is a muscle relaxant injection safe?
A muscle relaxant injection has been proven safe by millions of successful treatments. A muscle relaxant injection received FDA approval 20 years ago for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines. Since then, 100 million vials have been sold in the USA alone. It is also approved for use in almost 100 countries.
Its safety has been proven through years of research published in peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals. As a result, muscle relaxation injections have become the most analyzed and researched aesthetic treatment. Side effects can occur as with any treatment, but are usually only temporary.
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