Is anti-wrinkle toxin right for me?
We offer anti-wrinkle toxin treatments to patients who wish to look younger and have a revitalized appearance without surgical intervention by removing wrinkles caused by facial muscle contractions. Several treatment areas:
- Wrinkles around the eyes;
- Forehead wrinkles;
- Vertical lines between the eyebrows.
These areas are the most frequently treated, but there are also other more specialized indications such as upper eyelid spasm (blepharospasm), masseter muscle hypertrophy, lateral eyebrow lifting, platysma muscle bands at the neck level.
Before recommending any treatment, Dr. Hârceagă will perform a thorough cosmetic consultation. We will ask you to describe the improvements you wish to achieve. Then, we will carefully evaluate the skin and facial anatomy to establish a treatment plan that is most suitable for your aesthetic goals. For complete facial rejuvenation, we may recommend combining anti-wrinkle toxin with injectable fillers.
How does anti-wrinkle toxin work?
01. How does anti-wrinkle toxin work?
Anti-wrinkle toxin temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles that contribute over time to wrinkle formation. Anti-wrinkle toxin does not fill wrinkles like dermal fillers do; it allows wrinkles to be smoothed gradually and naturally. Although plastic surgeons do not typically use anti-wrinkle toxin for non-cosmetic purposes, these properties make it an effective treatment for eyelid spasms (blepharospasm), overactive bladder, and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
02. How are anti-wrinkle toxin treatments performed?
If we determine that you are a suitable candidate for anti-wrinkle toxin treatment, you can undergo the treatment during your first visit. We will prepare a single-use vial of anti-wrinkle toxin to ensure the product is fresh and results are as desired. This practice optimizes safety by eliminating the possibility of cross-contamination between patients.
Anti-wrinkle toxin treatments are performed with quick injections in precise areas of the targeted muscles, which are not always at the wrinkle level. Because the needle used is so short and thin, patients typically find the treatment quite tolerable.
03. What is recovery like after an anti-wrinkle toxin treatment?
No recovery is necessary after treatment, so most patients return to work or their normal daily activities immediately afterward. It is normal to have small swellings that look similar to mosquito bites at the initial injection sites; these usually disappear within a few hours.
04. When will I be able to see results?
The results of anti-wrinkle toxin treatments are a smoother and more youthful appearance that appears gradually within 3 to 5 days. Please note that results vary from patient to patient.
05. Will my face look natural?
When administered by qualified, experienced professionals, anti-wrinkle toxin treatment will not affect natural facial expressions and will not give you a frozen appearance. You will continue to look natural when you smile or frown, but you will enjoy a more youthful and refreshed appearance.
06. How long do the effects last?
Results from anti-wrinkle toxin treatments typically last 4-6 months, although this varies from patient to patient. With regular maintenance treatments, you may be able to enjoy longer periods between treatments. This is because facial muscles, like any muscle in the body, become weaker when not used.
What can I do to achieve the best results?
For optimal results, we offer the following recommendations for our patients who use anti-wrinkle toxin both before and after treatment:
Instructions:
Choose a trained and experienced physician who understands exactly where and how much anti-wrinkle toxin to inject for a refreshed yet natural appearance.
Avoid taking substances such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and vitamin E one week before treatment to minimize bruising.
Keep your head above heart level for 4 hours after treatment.
Make sure you are actually receiving toxin with anti-wrinkle effect; ask to see the packaging.
Contraindications
- Do not rub or put pressure on the treated areas for 48 hours after injection.
- Do not consume alcohol one day before and one day after treatment, as it may contribute to bruising.
- Do not engage in strenuous activities during the first 24 hours after treatment.
What is the cost of an anti-wrinkle toxin procedure?
500 EUR / 50 units.
The costs mentioned are estimates, and they may vary depending on the surgical technique chosen, the complexity of the case, as well as any additional procedures or investigations required.
Anti-wrinkle toxin treatment costs 200 EUR / 50 units of product.
One dose of sterile product contains 50 units which are sufficient for the upper face, namely eyes, forehead, and eyebrows. We only use the original product manufactured by Allergan (anti-wrinkle toxin / Vistabel), the only product with authorization issued by ANM Romania (National Agency for Medicines) for wrinkle treatment.