Anti-Wrinkle Injections in Adelaide

Levant Cosmetic Surgery's Adelaide clinic offers consultations on anti-wrinkle injection treatment with registered medical practitioners and appropriately trained registered nurses, alongside our surgical liposuction and other non-surgical procedures. A real-time, in-person consultation is required before any prescription medicine can be considered.

The medicine used for anti-wrinkle injections is a Schedule 4 prescription muscle relaxant. Australian medical advertising guidelines prevent us from naming the specific brands. Your practitioner can discuss the products available during consultation.

This page is informational. It does not replace personalised medical advice. A written, itemised quote is provided after consultation. Prices are not advertised publicly.

Anti-wrinkle injections can be used in several areas of the face and neck. Each area is assessed separately at consultation, and suitability depends on your individual anatomy and the appearance of dynamic lines.

Frown lines (glabella) — The vertical lines between the eyebrows, created by the corrugator muscles when frowning.

Forehead lines — Horizontal lines across the forehead, created by the frontalis muscle when raising the eyebrows.

Crow's feet — Lines that radiate from the outer corners of the eyes when smiling or squinting.

Brow lift — Strategic injection patterns may slightly lift the position of the brow.

Bunny lines — Diagonal lines that appear across the bridge of the nose when scrunching the face.

Lip flip — A small dose injected into the upper lip muscle may slightly roll the upper lip outward, creating a fuller appearance without filler.

Gummy smile — Injection into the levator labii superioris alaeque nasi muscle may reduce the elevation of the upper lip when smiling.

Chin dimpling (pebbling) — May soften the irregular surface of the chin caused by overactive mentalis muscle activity.

Downturned mouth corners (DAO) — May relax the depressor anguli oris muscle, allowing the corners of the mouth to lift slightly.

Jaw slimming (masseters) — Injection into the masseter muscles may, over repeated treatments, reduce the volume of the muscle and slim the lower face. Sometimes considered for jaw clenching or teeth grinding (bruxism).

Neck bands (platysma) — May soften the appearance of vertical bands in the neck created by the platysma muscle.

Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) — Anti-wrinkle injections are also TGA-approved for the medical treatment of severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Treatment for hyperhidrosis is a separate consultation.

Step 1 — Consultation

At your initial consultation, you will meet with a registered medical practitioner or appropriately trained registered nurse. Your medical history, current medications, allergies, and treatment objectives will be reviewed. The practitioner will examine the areas you would like to discuss, assess muscle strength and activity, and explain whether anti-wrinkle injection treatment may be appropriate for you — including the realistic outcomes for each area, the dose typically required, and the alternatives available.

Step 2 — Pre-Treatment

If you and your practitioner decide to proceed after consultation, pre-treatment instructions typically include: - Avoiding blood-thinning medications and supplements for approximately one week prior (alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E) — only on the advice of your prescribing doctor for prescription medications - Disclosing any history of neuromuscular conditions (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, ALS) - Waiting at least two weeks after a COVID-19 or other vaccination - Avoiding other facial treatments in the days leading up

Step 3 — The Procedure

The treatment areas are cleansed and the practitioner may ask you to make specific facial expressions (frown, raise brows, smile) to identify the active muscles. Five to ten small injections per area are typical, using a very fine needle. Most appointments take 15–30 minutes in total.

You may feel small pinches during the injections. The procedure is generally tolerated without topical anaesthetic, although ice or cold compresses are sometimes used for comfort.

Step 4 — Aftercare & Recovery

Most patients return to normal activities immediately. Small bumps at the injection sites typically resolve within 15–20 minutes. Aftercare guidance typically includes: - Avoiding rubbing, massaging, or pressing on the treated areas for at least 4 hours - Staying upright for the first 4 hours (no lying flat or face-down) - Avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours - Avoiding alcohol for 24 hours - Avoiding heat exposure (saunas, hot showers, sunbeds) for 24 hours - Moving the muscles in the treated area in the first few hours may help the medicine settle

You will not see the full effect for around two weeks. A follow-up review is typically scheduled at 2 weeks for any minor adjustments if needed.

Whether anti-wrinkle injection treatment may be suitable for you can only be determined in consultation. In general, practitioners may consider:

• Adults aged 18 or over
• People concerned about the appearance of dynamic lines or wrinkles
• Individuals with sufficient muscle activity in the area to benefit from relaxation
• People in good general health with realistic expectations
• Individuals who are not pregnant or breastfeeding
• People without active skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area
• Individuals able to attend a follow-up review at two weeks if needed
• People who understand results are temporary and maintenance is required

Generally not suitable for:

• People under the age of 18
• Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
• Anyone with a known allergy to the active ingredient or other components
• People with neuromuscular conditions including myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, ALS
• People with active skin infection or inflammation in the proposed treatment area
• Anyone on certain medications including aminoglycoside antibiotics (relative contraindication)
• People with significant ptosis (drooping eyelid) — assessment required
• Anyone seeking permanent change — the effect is always temporary
• People with static lines very deeply etched into the skin who may not respond well

There is no standard price for anti-wrinkle injection treatment, as cost depends on the area being treated, the dose used (measured in units), and the specific product. Australian advertising guidelines for prescription cosmetic injectables prevent us from publicly advertising specific prices or per-unit costs.

During your consultation, your practitioner will discuss what may be required for your goals and provide a written, itemised quote afterwards. The quote will include the consultation fee (if applicable), the cost based on the number of units and areas treated, and any follow-up review fee.

A consultation is required before any treatment can proceed. To discuss what may be involved in your specific situation, contact our Adelaide team to book in.

At consultation, your practitioner will discuss the risks specific to your individual situation. Possible side effects and complications include:

• Bruising, swelling, redness, and tenderness at injection sites (common, usually resolves within days)
• Mild headache after treatment (common, usually resolves within 24–48 hours)
• Temporary asymmetry — one side may settle slightly differently from the other
• Drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) or eyebrow — uncommon, temporary; can last several weeks until the effect wears off
• Heaviness or unusual sensation in the treated area
• Reduced facial expression in unintended areas if the medicine spreads slightly
• Allergic reaction to the medicine (rare)
• Infection at the injection site (uncommon)
• No effect or reduced effect — some patients respond less to anti-wrinkle injections

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• Anti-wrinkle injections use a Schedule 4 prescription-only medicine and can only be prescribed and administered by a qualified registered medical practitioner or appropriately trained registered nurse, following a real-time consultation.
• Australian medical advertising guidelines (TGA and AHPRA) prohibit advertising prescription-only medicines to consumers. We cannot publish the brand names of anti-wrinkle medicines used in our clinic. Your practitioner can discuss product options at consultation.
• We do not publish before-and-after photographs of anti-wrinkle injection treatment in accordance with current advertising guidelines.
• All cosmetic procedures carry risks. A consultation is required to determine suitability.
• Individual results vary and outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
• If you have a concern about a registered health practitioner, you can make a complaint to AHPRA at any time. Visit ahpra.gov.au for information.