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Anti-wrinkle injections relax specific muscles to soften expression lines such as frown lines and crow’s feet. These use a prescription-only medicine, so this page describes only what the treatment is — not offers or claims. It is prescribed and administered by a qualified practitioner after a face-to-face assessment.
What the treatment is
Anti-wrinkle injections use a prescription-only medicine to relax the muscles responsible for certain dynamic expression lines. By softening the movement that creates them, the lines appear reduced. Results are temporary, typically lasting a few months, after which the treatment wears off naturally.
A note on how we work
This is a medical treatment, not a cosmetic product to be sold from a menu. In line with our approach:
- It is prescribed and administered only by a qualified practitioner.
- It follows a face-to-face assessment of whether it is suitable and appropriate for you.
- Restraint over volume — the goal is a natural, refreshed look, softening rather than freezing expression.
An honest practitioner will sometimes advise that you do not need treatment, or that a different approach suits you better.
How anti-wrinkle injections differ from fillers
The two most common injectables are often confused, yet they do opposite jobs. Understanding the difference is the first step to a natural result.
| Treatment | What it does |
|---|---|
| Anti-wrinkle injections | Relax specific muscles to soften dynamic lines made by movement — frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet. |
| Dermal fillers | Add volume to restore lost fullness or soften static lines that are present at rest — a different treatment for a different problem. |
| Used together | Sometimes combined in one plan, but only after an assessment decides what — if anything — suits you. |
Who it may suit
It is generally considered by adults concerned about certain expression lines, after an assessment. Suitability, and whether it is appropriate at all, is a decision made in person with a qualified practitioner — not something to decide from a website.
Would this work for your skin?
Tell us what bothers you and send a photo. You will get an honest view of what a non-surgical treatment can and cannot change.
Safety and honest expectations
Because this is a prescription-only medicine, it must be prescribed and administered by a qualified practitioner after a face-to-face assessment — never bought from a menu or promoted with offers. Effects are temporary and wear off naturally over a few months. Uncommon, usually short-lived effects include minor bruising, a heavy feeling, mild asymmetry or — rarely, and temporarily — a drooping eyelid or brow if the medicine spreads; careful technique and conservative dosing reduce these. It is not suitable in pregnancy or with certain medical conditions, which an assessment checks.
What to expect
After assessment and if appropriate, treatment is quick, with results developing over the following days and lasting a few months. Because it is temporary, it is maintained over time if you choose to continue. Any considerations and aftercare are explained by your practitioner.
Ask before you commit
Send a photo and tell us what you would like to change. Our medical team will tell you whether this treatment suits your skin, how many sessions it realistically takes, and when something else would serve you better.
Frequently asked questions
Are the results permanent?
No — the effect is temporary, typically lasting a few months, after which it wears off naturally.
Do I need a consultation first?
Yes. This involves a prescription-only medicine and requires a face-to-face assessment before any treatment.
Will I look “frozen”?
Our approach favours a natural, softened look rather than eliminating all expression. Restraint is the aim.
Who administers it?
A qualified practitioner, after assessing whether it is suitable and appropriate for you.
Is it surgery?
No — it is a non-surgical medical treatment with little or no downtime.
Can it be combined with other treatments?
Sometimes, as part of a wider plan discussed at your assessment — never sold as a package without one.
How do I find out if it suits me?
Arrange a consultation. Suitability is decided in person, not online.
Anti-wrinkle injections or fillers — what is the difference?
Injections relax muscles to soften movement lines; fillers add volume. They solve different problems and are sometimes combined after assessment.
How soon does it work and how long does it last?
The effect develops over a few days to two weeks and typically lasts a few months before wearing off naturally.
Is it safe?
In trained hands after a proper assessment it is well-established; the risks are usually minor and temporary. Using an unqualified provider is the real danger.
Are the before-and-after photos real?
We show only genuine, consented results. Read our honest approach in the before & after guide.
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Want to understand your options?
Message us on WhatsApp to arrange a consultation. A qualified practitioner will assess your skin and talk you through what is realistic — with no pressure. See also medical aesthetics in Turkey.