Softer expression lines, still entirely you.
Lines from frowning, smiling and raising your eyebrows become more noticeable with time. Anti-wrinkle treatment relaxes selected facial muscles to soften those lines, while keeping your face natural, balanced and expressive. Refreshed, not frozen.
Small, precise doses, placed with an understanding of anatomy.
The approximate number of muscles in the human face. They work together, so a good result depends on knowing how each one pulls on the others.
Every time you frown, smile or raise your eyebrows, the muscles beneath your skin fold it in the same places. Over the years those folds can set into lines that stay even when your face is at rest.
Anti-wrinkle treatment uses a prescription-only medicine, given in small, precise injections, to temporarily relax the muscles that cause those lines. The skin above them has a chance to smooth, and the lines look softer.
I have been a registered midwife for 24 years and a specialist midwife sonographer for 19. I have spent my career studying anatomy in detail. In aesthetics, that means I look at how your face moves before I decide where to treat, and how much. The aim is to soften the lines that bother you without changing how you look when you laugh, talk or show surprise.
Because this is a prescription medicine, you will also have a face-to-face consultation with an independent prescriber before any treatment. They decide whether the treatment is suitable for you.
Tailored to how your face moves.
Most people come to us about the upper face. We also treat a range of lower-face concerns, which need careful assessment because those muscles help you smile, speak, eat and drink.
Upper face
The forehead, frown lines and the lines around the eyes work together, so we assess all three as a whole, even if you only want one treated. This keeps your brows balanced and your expressions natural.
Forehead lines
Horizontal lines across the forehead that show when you raise your eyebrows.
Frown lines
Vertical lines between the eyebrows that deepen with frowning or concentrating.
Crow's feet
Fine lines at the outer corners of the eyes that show when you smile or squint.
Lower face
Smaller, targeted treatments where muscle movement is causing a specific concern. Not every one is right for everyone, and I will tell you honestly at consultation.
Bunny lines
Fine lines at the sides of the nose when you smile or scrunch your nose.
Lip flip
Lets the upper lip turn slightly outwards. It adds no volume and is different from lip filler.
Gummy smile
May reduce how much gum shows above your upper teeth when you smile.
Smoker's lines
Fine vertical lines above the upper lip, softened with very small doses.
Downturned mouth
May soften the downward pull at the corners of the mouth.
Dimpled chin
May smooth a puckered, pebbled look caused by an overactive chin muscle.
Masseter treatment
For strong or prominent jaw muscles at the sides of the face. This can give a softer, more balanced lower face.
Excessive sweating
Treatment for heavy underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) that affects daily life.
Often a good fit if you…
- notice lines that stay even when your face is relaxed
- look more tired, cross or worried than you feel
- want to look refreshed, not obviously "done"
- would like a treatment that wears off gradually if you decide not to continue
From first conversation to your two-week review.
Free consultation
We talk about what you would like to change, look at how your face moves, and go through your medical history. There is no pressure to book anything on the day.
Prescriber consultation
You have a face-to-face consultation with an independent prescriber. They assess whether the treatment is suitable for you and, if it is, prescribe it for you personally.
Your treatment
The injections themselves take around 10 to 15 minutes, using a very fine needle. Most people go straight back to their day.
Your review
We check your result once it has fully settled. If a small adjustment is clinically appropriate, we can make it then.
Anti-wrinkle treatments & prices.
Every anti-wrinkle treatment starts with a free consultation and a face-to-face prescriber consultation. Your final treatment plan and price are confirmed once you have been assessed.
Included with every treatment
Your free consultation, your prescriber consultation and your two-week review.
Upper face
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 area Forehead lines, frown lines or crow's feet | £180 |
| 2 areas Any two of the above | £210 |
| 3 areas Forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet | £240 |
Lower face
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Lip flip | £120 |
| Single targeted area Bunny lines, gummy smile, smoker's lines, downturned mouth or dimpled chin | £120 |
| Each additional area Treated in the same appointment | £50 |
| Lower-face softening A personalised combination of suitable lower-face areas, agreed at consultation | £220 |
Specialist treatments
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Masseter treatment Jaw muscles | from £240 |
| Underarm sweating Both underarms | £350 |
Men's facial muscles are often stronger and may need a higher dose. For male clients, the final price is confirmed after assessment.
Before, during and after.
Before
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand, as it can make bruising more likely
- Come without make-up on the area if you can
- Tell us about any changes to your health or medication since your consultation
During
- Your skin is cleaned and the treatment points are marked
- Small injections are given with a very fine needle. Most people describe a brief pinch
- The whole appointment usually takes about 30 minutes
After
- Small bumps at the injection points usually settle within an hour
- Stay upright for four hours and avoid rubbing or massaging the area
- Avoid exercise, saunas and facials for 24 hours
Lindsay Grisbrook, Aesthetic Midwife.
A registered midwife for 24 years and a specialist midwife sonographer for 19 of them. I founded The Scanning Room, a CQC-regulated ultrasound clinic, and I know facial and vascular anatomy in detail.
I will only recommend anti-wrinkle treatment if I think it will give you a result you are happy with. If a smaller dose, a different treatment or no treatment would suit you better, I will say so.
Right person. Right treatment. Right reason.
Frequently asked.
Will I look frozen? expand_more
No. My aim is a natural result, where your lines are softer but you can still frown, smile and show surprise. We start with a conservative dose. Your two-week review is there to check the result and adjust it if that is clinically appropriate.
Does it hurt? expand_more
Most people find it very manageable. The needle is very fine and each injection takes a second or two. You may feel a brief pinch or sting.
When will I see results, and how long do they last? expand_more
You may notice a change after a few days. The full result develops over 7 to 14 days and typically lasts around 3 to 4 months. Movement then returns gradually.
Are there any side effects? expand_more
Most side effects are mild and short-lived: redness or small bumps at the injection points, a little bruising, or a mild headache. Less commonly, the brow or eyelid can feel slightly heavy for a few weeks. This settles as the treatment wears off. We go through the risks in full at your consultation, and you can contact me at any time after treatment.
Why do I need a prescriber consultation? expand_more
Anti-wrinkle treatment uses a prescription-only medicine. UK law requires a prescriber to assess you face to face before it can be prescribed for you. It is an important safety step, and it means the decision to treat is made by a qualified prescriber who has met you.
Which product do you use? expand_more
UK advertising rules do not allow clinics to name prescription medicines on their websites. We use a licensed, well-established product, and we are happy to talk about it in person at your consultation.
Do you treat men? expand_more
Yes. Men often have stronger facial muscles and may need a higher dose, so we confirm the price after your assessment.
Can I combine it with other treatments? expand_more
Often, yes. Anti-wrinkle treatment relaxes the muscles behind expression lines, while treatments such as Sofwave work on the firmness of the skin itself. I will plan the timing with you.
Can a skin analysis help? expand_more
Yes. A facial skin analysis with our Canta Visage Pro assesses and comments on fine lines, as well as elasticity, moisture, pigmentation and texture. It helps us see the whole picture of your skin, plan any next steps, and compare your skin over time.
Start with a free consultation.
An unhurried conversation about what you would like to change and whether anti-wrinkle treatment is right for you. No pressure to book anything on the day.
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