Treatment
Neuromodulators (wrinkle relaxers)
Prescription injections that relax the muscles behind expression lines on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes. Planned per muscle, dosed per person.
What it addresses
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Frown lines between the brows
- Crow's feet at the outer eyes
- A heavy or tired look around the eyes
What to expect
- Visit length
- About 30 minutes including the consultation
- When results appear
- Gradually over the first one to two weeks
- How long they last
- Typically a few months before a repeat treatment is discussed
- Downtime to plan for
- Small bumps at the injection sites for an hour or so; occasionally a bruise
Individual experience varies. These are typical ranges, discussed in detail at your consultation.
How it works
A neuromodulator blocks the signal between a nerve and a muscle. Injected in small, precise doses into a muscle that pulls the skin into a line, it lets that muscle rest, and the line softens over the following days. It does not fill a line or change the skin itself.
Planning the treatment
Tanya maps the muscles that are active when you frown, raise your brows or smile, and plans doses muscle by muscle. Men and women, and people of different ages, need different patterns and different totals. A conservative first treatment with a follow-up assessment is the usual approach for new patients.
Who it is not for
Pregnancy and breastfeeding, certain neuromuscular conditions, and some medications rule out treatment or change the plan. This is exactly what the Good Faith Exam checks before your first visit.
Pricing. Neuromodulators are priced per unit. The number of units depends on the muscles treated and your anatomy, and is set at your consultation.
Questions about neuromodulators
Are the neuromodulator brands interchangeable?
No. The brands are all botulinum toxin type A products that work the same way, but they differ in formulation, how they spread, and how units are counted, so doses are not interchangeable. Tanya will explain which she recommends for you and why.
Will I look frozen?
Not if it is planned per muscle and dosed conservatively. The goal is to soften the lines you dislike while you keep your expressions. You can always add at a follow-up; you cannot take away.
What should I avoid afterward?
For the rest of the day, avoid rubbing the treated area, lying flat, strenuous exercise and heat. Tanya gives written aftercare at the visit.
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Talk through neuromodulators with Tanya
Every new patient has a consultation and a Good Faith Exam with the prescriber before a first treatment. Book the consultation, or send a question first.