Anti-wrinkle injections don’t just reduce lines and wrinkles caused by facial expression. Botulinum toxin, the active ingredient in all types of anti-wrinkle injections, has many other uses too. In this article we will discuss 5 things you didn’t know about anti-wrinkle injections.

Anti-wrinkle Injections can be used to Reduce Excessive Sweating

Anti-wrinkle injections can be used to treat excessive sweating, medically known as hyperhidrosis. This condition commonly affects the underarms, hands, feet and face and can significantly impact confidence and daily life.

Botulinum toxin works by blocking the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands. Hyperhidrosis can be reduced by over 95% after treatment, and the effects can last from 4 months up to one year. Freedom from unwanted dark patches and unpleasant smells at last!

Anti-wrinkle Injections can be Used to Treat Chronic Migraines

Anti-wrinkle injections are also an effective treatment for chronic migraines. Anti-wrinkle injections are injected into the scalp, moderating the production and effect of pain-producing neurotransmitters in the brain that give us chronic migraines. 

Almost all patients we treat at the clinic experience a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of their headaches. However, treatment should only be performed by a doctor, who is qualified to exclude other causes of headache that may need more detailed investigation or other specialist treatment.

Anti-wrinkle Injections can be Used to Treat Acne

Minute doses of anti-wrinkle injections can be injected superficially into the affected areas to help reduce the severity of facial acne. 

By reducing oil (sebum) production and minimising pore activity, treatment can help decrease recurrent breakouts, particularly spots that repeatedly occur in the same area. Pore size may appear reduced, and the skin can take on a more even texture.

Anti-wrinkle Injections can be Used to Treat Raynaud’s Disease

Raynaud’s disease is a condition that is sometimes inherited, which causes the fingers to become cold, white and/or blue and painful with relatively minor exposure to cold. It is caused by hypersensitivity of the muscular wall of the arteries supplying the fingers, causing the circulation to be reduced in the fingers. In severe cases, ulceration and frostbite can result. 

Injecting botulinum toxin into the bases of the fingers can be very effective in improving circulation, lasting for 3-4 months or more.

Anti-wrinkle Injections can be Used to Treat ‘Teeth Grinding’ or ‘Bruxism’

Bruxism or ‘teeth grinding’, is a problem for many and can, in turn, lead to headaches, damaged teeth and a square, wide jaw which, in women, can be defeminising. Many patients struggle with uncomfortable and expensive dental mouthguards and devices, so this can be a welcome and very effective alternative. 

Anti-wrinkle injections placed into the overactive masseter muscles, help to relax them. This can reduce grinding, relieve jaw tension and slim the lower face. The treatment is quick, minimally invasive and typically lasts 3–6 months.

Anti-Wrinkle Injections at MediZen

At MediZen, we are a medically led aesthetic clinic in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Dr David Eccleston, our clinical director, is one of the UK’s leading anti-ageing doctors with over two decades of experience in injectable treatments.

All anti-wrinkle injections are only administered after a full medical consultation by highly trained doctors or nurse prescribers.

We offer tailored treatment plans across a range of areas, from wrinkle reduction to concerns such as excessive sweating, migraines, Raynaud’s and bruxism.

With a strong focus on patient safety and education, and a reputation for personalised treatment, we help clients feel more confident in their skin with results that look subtle, refreshed and natural.

If you would like expert medical advice about anti-wrinkle injections, book a consultation with our MediZen team today.