A downturned mouth often conveys “sagging” or “sadness”, leading to a tired or negative look. Factors involved include age, genetics or active muscle movement pulling the mouth downward. Regardless of the cause, treatment is available to refresh this region (oral commissures) and provide a lift leading to a more positive contour.
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Injections may be recommended and can be used to correct and redirect the downward corners of the mouth (and if necessary the marionette folds) thus providing more natural fullness to the lower face. The correction provides immediate improvement and a refreshed appearance usually lasting many months.
Treatment usually last 6-9 months.
Anti-wrinkle Botox injections take between 2 days and 2 weeks to take full effect. Dermal Fillers take 3-4 days to reach their maximum effect.
What is the aftercare?
Your practitioner will provide aftercare advice designed to minimise risk and promote speedy recovery from any expected side effects. Most people are able to continue with normal activities with immediate improvement in their appearance. Some will have some redness, pin prick marks, possibly swelling.Any swelling and bruising may be more apparent the next day. Make-up should not be worn for 12 hours. You will be advised to avoid alcohol, vigorous exercise, sunbathing, and extremes of heat or cold for 14 days post treatment.
How long will my appointment take?
45min
Are there side effects?
There are very few reported side effects with these products, bruising being the most common as with any injections. This is usually minimal and can be covered effectively with make up. You must mention to your practitioner if you are taking any blood thinning medications ie. aspirin or warfarin as one would be at higher risk of bruising. However, this does not mean that we cannot proceed, it just mean we will take extra care to minimise bruising.
Do you do top up injections?
The maximum effect of the anti-wrinkle injections should be seen after two weeks. If after this time, you are not satisfied with the results, a follow up appointment can be made with your practitioner and if needed, a free “top-up” injection(s) can be given. Top ups are not normally required with Dermal Filler.
Will the treatments hurt?
The anti-wrinkle injections are administered using a small, thin needle. To further minimise the discomfort felt, your practitioner will change the needle between each area. Although the treatment is therefore not pain free, it is usually very well tolerated by all clients and most refer to it as being less painful that having their eyebrows waxed for instance. Before Dermal Fillers are injected a topical anaesthetic (numbing) cream is applied to the skin. The Dermal Fillers also contain some local anaesthetic. Both of these things help to minimise the discomfort experienced during the treatment.
Do I need to do anything specific before or after my treatment?
There is nothing that you need to do prior to the treatment. After the treatment there are a few “do’s and don’ts” – this will be fully explained to you by your practitioner and a written copy of our aftercare advice will be given to you at your appointment.
