Your first treatment doesn’t have to be scary. Most of the people I see for anti-wrinkle injections are women over 40 who have thought about it for a long time and are nervous about two things: whether it will hurt, and whether they’ll still look like themselves. I’m used to nervous people. I see them all day, every day.
It always starts with an assessment
Every anti-wrinkle treatment starts with an assessment, to make sure it’s right for you. We talk about what’s bothering you, I look at how your face moves, and we go through your medical history. You can ask me anything, and there is no pressure to go ahead.
What I’m aiming for
Rested, not different. Anti-wrinkle injections relax the muscles that crease the skin, so lines soften. I’m not trying to make you look 18, and I’m not trying to stop your face moving. You should still have some movement.
Every treatment is tailored to you. The amount I use and exactly where I place it are planned for your face, for a fresh, not frozen, result.
Where people usually start
Most people start with the upper face:
- forehead lines
- frown lines between the brows
- crow’s feet around the eyes
You don’t need to know which areas to ask for. I’ll assess your face and we’ll discuss the areas to be treated together.
What it feels like
The needles are very fine, and each injection takes seconds, so most people find it completely pain free. If you’re nervous, tell me. We can allow extra time for you to relax and settle in before we start.
Afterwards
You may have small bumps or a little redness for up to an hour, and bruising is possible. Most people go straight back to work. Keep make-up off the area for 12 hours and leave exercise for 24 hours.
When you’ll see it
Not straight away, and that surprises people. Results start to show in 5 to 7 days and build gradually up to about 14 days. They typically last around 3 months.
Your review
Existing clients have a free review, between 2 and 4 weeks after treatment, so we can look at the result together once it has settled. Any small top-up needed at the review is included.
What it costs
- 1 area: £180
- 2 areas: £200
- 3 areas, usually forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet: £250
Your consultation is £30 and comes off your treatment. All my prices are on my anti-wrinkle injections page.
Your questions
Will I look frozen?
I will only do natural-looking results. Your treatment is tailored to your goals, and my aim is that you look rested and people can’t quite say why.
How often would I need to come back?
Most people come back about every three months, and never sooner than 12 weeks after treatment. At every visit I’ll tell you honestly whether you need anything at all.
What if I only want one area?
That’s a lovely place to start. If you’d like to know what treating the whole face together can do, I’ve written about full face anti-wrinkle treatment.
I’m in my 50s. Have I left it too late?
No. It’s never about your age. It’s about what’s bothering you and what’s realistic, and I’ll be honest with you about both.
Come and talk to me
My clinic is at 260 Pentonville Road in King’s Cross, inside Minsony. Push the front door, take a seat in reception and I’ll come and collect you. It’s about three minutes’ walk from King’s Cross St Pancras, and clients come to me from Islington, Camden, Farringdon and across London. Book your consultation whenever you’re ready.