Everything you always wanted to know about facial wrinkle therapy, but never dared to ask

What is facial wrinkle therapy?

Wrinkle Therapy is a highly purified toxin that temporarily erases or reduces horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and wrinkles at the corners of the eyes. It will not affect sensory nerves or make you feel numb. When used correctly, it can give your forehead an attractive and honest look, but you should not overdo it. That is why it is important to be treated by an experienced doctor who can assess the “strength” of your muscles and how much wrinkle therapy you need.

How did it come about?

Like many other products, the cosmetic effects of Botulinum toxin type A were initially a side effect of clinical use. In the 1980s, it was discovered to be a fairly effective treatment for certain health problems. Doctors were using Botulinum toxin type A to treat eye twitching and noticed an unusual effect in smoothing wrinkles in the forehead area. They conducted research, filed a patent, and in 2001, the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) approved the treatment for facial wrinkles for aesthetic use.

How does facial wrinkle therapy work?

Facial wrinkle therapy works by blocking signals from nerves to muscles. Some wrinkles, known as “dynamic wrinkles,” are the result of normal muscle movements. We move our eyebrow muscles hundreds of thousands of times over the course of our lives. This leads to permanent wrinkles on and around the forehead, making a person look not only older, but also grumpy and tired. When facial wrinkle therapy is injected into these muscles, the nerve signals are blocked, the muscles relax and the wrinkles smooth out. The duration of facial wrinkle therapy is on average 3 to 6 months.

What is facial wrinkle therapy used for?

Facial wrinkle therapy works very well on wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes caused by normal muscle movements. It is most often used to remove horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, vertical wrinkles on the forehead (so-called frown lines) and small wrinkles on the outside of the eyes (so-called laugh lines). Facial wrinkle therapy is carefully and precisely applied in very small amounts to the face, which leads to the blocking of certain muscles that participate in facial expressions. This reduces and removes wrinkles on the face, which are created by the strong action of these muscles. It can be used when the first signs of aging appear, i.e. after 30 years of age. Then the preventive effect is achieved by preventing the deepening of already existing wrinkles and preventing the formation of new wrinkles.

Are there any side effects when using facial wrinkle therapy?

Every medication has side effects, and facial wrinkle therapy is no exception. Fortunately, these are minor and short-lived. In 1 to 5% of cases, drooping eyelids or eyebrows may occur, which usually disappears within a month, and mild bruising may rarely occur due to the injection of the preparation with a needle.

What should I pay attention to after treatment?

After the treatment, you will look fresher, more rested, and younger. The results are visible after just a few days and gradually develop over two weeks. People who take medications containing aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may experience small blue bruises. After the treatment, it is recommended not to lie down in a horizontal position for 6-8 hours after the treatment, wear glasses or a helmet, or massage the areas where the injections were made. It is best not to use makeup after the treatment, but if makeup must be used due to obligations, it is best to use new makeup or a tester. During the first 24 hours, you should avoid heavy physical activity.

If you did not find the answer to your question here, you can read more in the treatment description .

The Bagatin Polyclinic offers a 50-unit therapy and a 100-unit therapy for facial wrinkles, and you can find out their prices in the price list .

You can order facial anti-wrinkle treatment at our Polyclinic via email info@bagatin.hr or by phone at 01/46 10 225. If you have additional questions, feel free to send us an inquiry via the Polyclinic’s website.