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Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Anti-Wrinkle Injections®

Soften · Refresh · Never Overdone

Prescription-Grade Medically Led Excellence on Harley Street

22 Harley Street· CQC Regulated· Prescription-Only Medicine· Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal· The French Touch

Anti-wrinkle injections remains the most thoroughly studied and widely used treatment in aesthetic medicine — not because it is fashionable, but because, used correctly, it produces a genuinely natural, refreshed result rather than a frozen one.

What Anti-wrinkle injections Actually Does

Anti-wrinkle injections is the brand name for botulinum toxin type A, a prescription-only medicine that temporarily relaxes the small facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles — the lines that form from repeated expression, such as frowning, squinting, or raising the eyebrows. By softening the muscle activity that causes these lines, the overlying skin smooths out, while the muscles that aren’t treated continue to move normally.

The technique matters as much as the product itself. Over-treatment is what produces the frozen, expressionless look many people fear; the right dose, in the right place, preserves natural movement and expression while softening the lines that make you look more tired or stressed than you feel. This distinction is at the heart of The French Touch: enhancement that looks like you, simply more rested.

“The goal is never to remove all movement from the face. It is to soften the lines that bother a patient while keeping the face expressive and natural. That balance is what separates a good result from an obviously treated one.”Dr Philippe Hamida-Pisal, PHP Aesthetic-Wellness

What Anti-wrinkle injections Can Address

Forehead lines that appear with raised eyebrows or surprised expressions
Frown lines between the brows (the “11” lines)
Crow’s feet around the outer corners of the eyes
A gummy smile, where excess gum shows when smiling
Bunny lines across the bridge of the nose
A downturned mouth or chin dimpling (cobblestone chin)

Treatment Areas

Forehead
Softens horizontal forehead lines that appear when raising the eyebrows, while preserving natural brow movement and expression.
Frown Lines (Glabella)
Relaxes the vertical lines between the brows caused by frowning or concentrating, often the area patients notice making them look more severe or tired than they feel.
Crow’s Feet
Softens the fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of the eyes when smiling or squinting.
Gummy Smile
A small, precise dose relaxes the muscle that lifts the upper lip excessively, reducing visible gum on smiling.

Anti-wrinkle injections is also used for several treatments beyond classic facial lines, including jaw slimming for bruxism, trapezius slimming (Trap Tox), the Nefertiti neck and jawline lift, and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) — each addressed on its own dedicated page given how different the technique and goal are from line-softening.

What to Expect

Duration

Treatment typically takes 15–20 minutes, including assessment. No anaesthetic is generally required, as the injections use very fine needles.

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Downtime

Minimal. Mild redness or small bumps at injection sites settle within hours. Most patients return to normal activities immediately.

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Results Last

Results typically last three to four months, depending on the area treated and individual metabolism, with maintenance treatment recommended to sustain the effect.

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Days 1–3
Any mild redness or swelling at injection sites settles. The toxin begins taking effect within the muscle.
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Days 4–10
The softening effect becomes increasingly visible as the muscle relaxes further.
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Day 14
The full effect is reached. Your result at this point reflects the final outcome of the treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will Anti-wrinkle injections make my face look frozen?
Not when dosed and placed correctly. A frozen, expressionless look is the result of over-treatment, not the treatment itself. At PHP Aesthetic-Wellness, dosing is calibrated to soften lines while preserving natural facial movement and expression.
Is Anti-wrinkle injections painful?
Most patients describe the sensation as a series of small pinpricks. The needles used are very fine, and the injections themselves take only a few minutes. No anaesthetic is generally required.
How soon will I see results?
Initial softening is often visible within three to five days, with the full effect reached at around fourteen days. We recommend assessing your result at this two-week point before deciding whether any adjustment is needed.
How long do results last?
Results typically last three to four months, though this varies by individual, area treated, and dose. With repeated regular treatment, some patients find the muscle requires less frequent treatment over time.
Is Anti-wrinkle injections safe?
Yes, when administered by a qualified medical practitioner following a full assessment. Anti-wrinkle injections is a prescription-only medicine, and at PHP Aesthetic-Wellness every treatment is preceded by a medical consultation to confirm suitability and discuss any contraindications.
Can Anti-wrinkle injections be combined with other treatments?
Yes — Anti-wrinkle injections is frequently combined with dermal fillers, skin boosters, or polynucleotides as part of a complete facial rejuvenation programme. Dr Philippe or Dr Jihyun Byun will advise on the right combination and sequencing at your consultation.

Related Treatments

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Dermal Fillers

Restore volume and contour to areas that have lost fullness, often combined with Anti-wrinkle injections for a complete rejuvenation result.

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Trap Tox (Trapezius)

Botulinum toxin for trapezius slimming and tension relief in the neck and shoulders.

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Jaw Slimming

Masseter Anti-wrinkle injections for a wide jawline caused by bruxism, addressing both appearance and jaw tension.

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