Soften and Smooth

As we age and frequently express emotions through our faces, these movements can leave lasting impressions on our skin. At the R Clinic, we are dedicated to nurturing and enhancing each person’s natural beauty. We offer anti-wrinkle treatments designed to smooth facial areas, providing a refreshed, natural look without restricting facial movement.

Wrinkles naturally develop as part of the aging process due to the skin becoming thinner, drier, and losing elasticity. This makes the skin less capable of defending itself, leading to the appearance of lines and creases. Continuous muscle contractions from everyday facial expressions also contribute to wrinkle formation. These ‘dynamic wrinkles’ appear with muscle movement, but over time, repetitive movements create deeper, more permanent ‘static wrinkles’. Anti-wrinkle treatments are effective in preventing static wrinkles and diminishing existing fine lines. 

These treatments are most effective as a preventive measure, helping to soften and smooth lines and wrinkles. Results may vary, so an initial consultation is necessary to review any health conditions or medical history, ensuring the treatment plan is safe and effective for your individual needs.

Our approach involves a personalised treatment plan that utilises anti-wrinkle treatments to achieve a youthful, revitalised appearance. Our experienced cosmetic practitioners ensure that treatments are tailored to each individual, achieving natural looking results.

At the R Clinic, the most common areas treated include-

• Crows feet
• Forehead and frown lines
• Eyebrow lift

Anti-wrinkle treatments can also be used to address other concerns, such as –

• Chin dimpling and wrinkling
• Facial slimming
• Teeth grinding (Bruxism)
• Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
• Gummy smile

Anti-wrinkle treatments work by temporarily interrupting the communication between nerve endings and facial muscles, reducing the activity of muscles that create facial lines. This process relaxes and lifts the tissue, softening the appearance of lines and resulting in a subtly tighter and smoother look. Over time, these treatments help to ease muscle movement and diminish facial lines. In some instances, frequent frowning can be significantly reduced or eliminated.

Depending upon the number of areas being treated, the treatment usually takes about 10-20 minutes and is performed after a comprehensive consultation with our doctor where an indivdualised treatment plan will e created for your needs.

Clients can expect minimal to no down time with results duration of 3 – 6 months. 

We recommend avoiding smoking and large intakes of alcohol for 24 hours as this increases the risk of bruising. Inform our cosmetic practitioner about any medications or supplements you are taking, as some can have adverse effects if combined with anti-wrinkle treatments. You may be asked to temporarily stop using certain topical products in the days leading up to and the days following your appointment. 

Attend your appointment with little to no makeup on your face. We will remove any remaining makeup when you arrive at your appointment. This is highly important as it allows us to properly assess your face, as well as decreasing the risk of infection at treatment sites.

Anti-wrinkle treatments feel like a slight pinch or sting. Most patients do not require topical or local anesthetic for pain relief. Ice and vibration are usually sufficient to minimise discomfort.

Here’s what not to do after treatment – we recommend the following precautions to allow the anti-wrinkle treatment to work optimally in the targeted muscles:

• No rubbing or massaging of the treated area for 4 hours after treatment, including facials.
• Keep upright for 4 hours.
• Avoid any heat-inducing activities for 24 hours such as strenuous exercise, spas, sauna, and hot showers.
• Avoid pressure on the area for the first 24 hours (sleep on your back if possible, no face-down massages).
• Avoid excessive alcohol consumption for the first 24 hours.