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Anti-wrinkleinjections

A prescription medicine that relaxes the muscle underneath, so the skin above it creases less. Fifteen minutes, no downtime, and it wears off. Below is what it costs, what it does, and who it is not for.

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Close detail of a forehead and brow

Where itworks

These are the three areas botulinum toxin is approved to treat in New Zealand. We do not advertise or offer it for anything outside that list.

Forehead lines

The horizontal lines that appear when you raise your brows, and increasingly stay put when you don't.

Appointment15 min
Onset3 to 5 days
Duration3 to 4 months
DowntimeNone
from$140

Frown lines

The vertical lines between the brows, often read by other people as anger or worry when you feel neither.

Appointment15 min
Onset3 to 5 days
Duration3 to 4 months
DowntimeNone
from$252

Crow’s feet

The lines fanning out from the outer corners of the eyes, most visible when you smile.

Appointment15 min
Onset3 to 5 days
Duration3 to 4 months
DowntimeNone
from$366

Prices shown are a starting point. Your dose depends on muscle strength, and the exact price is confirmed at your consultation before anything is drawn up.

What actuallyhappens

Four steps, and the first one is free and separate from the treatment.

01

Consultation

Free, and not the same appointment as treatment. We look at your face at rest and moving, and talk about what is realistic. Some people leave without booking anything.

02

Prescription

Botulinum toxin is a prescription medicine. It is prescribed for you specifically, and administered by a registered nurse under a doctor issued standing order.

03

The appointment

About fifteen minutes. A very fine needle, several small injections. Most people describe it as a sharp pinch rather than pain. No anaesthetic is needed.

04

Afterwards

You can drive and return to work. Stay upright for four hours and skip the gym, sauna and facials for twenty four. Movement softens over three to five days.

Risks, and whoit is not for

Every clinic in Auckland has this list. Most of them keep it off the page. Read it before you book, not in the chair.

Possible side effects

  • Bruising and small red bumps at the injection sites, usually gone within a day or two.
  • Headache in the first day or so, most common after a first treatment.
  • Temporary eyelid or brow droop, uncommon, and it resolves as the medicine wears off.
  • Asymmetry, which can usually be corrected at a review two weeks later.
  • An outcome you do not like. It is not reversible. It wears off over three to four months.

Not suitable if

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis or Eaton Lambert syndrome.
  • You have an infection or active skin condition at the treatment site.
  • You have had an allergic reaction to botulinum toxin before.
  • You are taking certain antibiotics or muscle relaxants. Bring your list to the consultation.

Prescription medicine. Botulinum toxin injections are prescription medicines for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet around the eyes. Botulinum toxin injections have risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if botulinum toxin injections are right for you. For further information ask your doctor or go to www.medsafe.govt.nz. Treatments are administered by a registered nurse under a doctor issued standing order.

Questionsworth asking

The ones people ask in the room, answered before you get there.

Will I look frozen?

Not if the dose is right. The aim is less movement, not none. If you want to keep a lot of movement, say so at the consultation and we dose lower. It is easier to add more at a two week review than to wait out too much.

How much will I actually need?

It depends on how strong the muscle is, not on how you look. Stronger muscles need more units. We work it out at the consultation and tell you the price before anything is drawn up.

Does it hurt?

A sharp pinch several times over about fifteen minutes. Most people are surprised how quick it is. No anaesthetic is used or needed.

When will I see it, and how long does it last?

It starts at three to five days and settles by around two weeks. It lasts three to four months for most people. Coming back before it has fully worn off tends to give a steadier result.

Can I have it done on my lunch break?

Yes, the appointment is about fifteen minutes and there is no downtime. Stay upright for four hours afterwards, so avoid a lie-down massage or a gym class straight after.

Who does the injecting?

A registered nurse, working under a standing order issued by a doctor. You will meet them at the consultation, before you decide anything.

Start with thefree consultation

No obligation and no pressure to book on the day. We will tell you if we think you do not need it.

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