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How Anti-Wrinkle Injections Work and Their Benefits: Separating the Myths from the Facts

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Published
11/28/2021

Did you know that anti-wrinkle injections have been around for decades? This is a fact that is not widely known. Still, anti-wrinkle injections were first used to treat various medical conditions, like migraines, headaches, and excessive sweating (also known as hyperhidrosis). But even though the treatment has become ultra-popular today, there are still some myths surrounding it that have made some people hesitant about going for the treatment themselves. Whilst you may already know that it’s non-invasive, which makes it better than a cosmetic surgical procedure, you may be under the impression that it’s quite painful – which isn’t true at all. But what else should you know about anti-wrinkle injections? How do they work, and what are their benefits? Let’s separate the myths from the facts once and for all.

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Myth 1: it’s painful

Whilst it’s true that it will come with a certain degree of pain, it’s not to say that it will be unbearable, as confirmed by Look Lovely London, which offers more details at www.looklovelylondon.co.uk/anti-wrinkle-injections.  The treatment involves using needles, of course, but most people feel a tiny pinprick and the slight pain lasts for only a few seconds. Furthermore, the needles used for the procedure are so delicate and thin, which makes it less invasive than, say, the feeling of a flu shot. As a matter of fact, most individuals who have had the treatment liken the injections to 

mosquito bites. But we all have different thresholds for pain, which is understandable, so if you are uncomfortable with the pain, you can always ask the clinic to apply a topical anaesthetic or ice on the area before they start the procedure.

Myth 2: it’s not safe

Another myth about anti-wrinkle injections is that they are not safe, or they are dangerous. This is entirely untrue, as many individuals have been receiving this treatment for more than two decades. It has a long history of safety, and risks are very minimal. Of course, you may experience some side effects, like swelling or bruising on the area, but this will fade and go away in hours or a day. The treatment has not been associated with any side effects in the long term, either.

Myth 3: you will no longer be able to smile or have an expression 

Another myth has become widespread – and this myth implies that you will no longer be able to smile or have any expression on your face. They say that the face can no longer move once you have had the treatment, but this is far from true. It probably came about because the injections are supposed to relax your muscles, as these muscles usually cause lines and wrinkles, especially when they are overused. We tend to overuse our facial muscles if we frown a lot, smile a lot, and so on. But the treatment is supposed to enhance someone's expression instead of losing them! The treatment relaxes muscles at the point of injection.

One notable fact about anti-wrinkle injections is that it can treat several medical conditions and is not just for treating wrinkles and fine lines. It is widely used for treating conditions like eyelid spasms, migraines, an overactive bladder, chronic pain in the back and neck, and joint pain.

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