Dynamic Wrinkle Treatment in Durham

Dynamic wrinkle treatment relaxes the small facial muscles behind frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet, the expression lines that appear when you frown, squint or raise your eyebrows. It’s one of the treatments our team in Houghton-le-Spring is asked about most often at consultation. These lines form naturally as facial muscles move over time. If you’re curious about your options, Church Street Dental Practice offers consultations as part of our range of facial aesthetics treatments, where we’ll talk through what’s realistic for your skin and goals.

Dynamic vs static wrinkles – what’s the difference?

Which types of dynamic wrinkles do you treat?

At Church Street Dental Practice, we use dynamic wrinkle treatment to treat three main types of wrinkles:

• Frown line treatment

Frown lines are wrinkles which form when you frown, have an upset expression, or raise your eyebrows. They are usually less visible when you have a neutral expression, but left untreated, they can progress into deeper, static wrinkles.

• Forehead line treatment

Forehead lines are horizontal wrinkles and creases that run across your forehead. These can be one of the earliest visible signs of ageing and form when your skin loses elasticity and its ability to go back into place.

• Crow’s feet treatment

Crow’s feet are fine wrinkles that come out from the corners of your eyes. They may appear earlier than other signs of ageing because the skin around your eyes is very thin and delicate.

The dynamic wrinkle treatment process

Dynamic wrinkle treatment at Church Street Dental Practice is quick, minimally invasive and usually does not take long to recover from. Dr Chloe Aucott, our facial aesthetician, and the rest of our team are here to make your treatment as stress-free and comfortable as possible.

• Initial consultation

During your consultation, our facial aesthetics team will talk to you about your treatment goals. We’ll ask questions about your medical history, including any previous wrinkle treatment or fillers you have had, so that we can make sure dynamic wrinkle treatment is right for you. If you choose to proceed, we’ll schedule your wrinkle treatment and give you a prescription for your neuromodulator (a treatment used to temporarily relax the muscles in your face).

• Preparation

At your next appointment, we’ll clean and prepare the area where we’re going to apply the wrinkle treatment. In some cases, we might apply a topical numbing cream before you have the injections.

• Wrinkle treatment

We’ll inject tiny amounts of a neuromodulator into the muscles in your face which cause crow’s feet, forehead lines or frown lines. This procedure will take between 10 and 30 minutes in total.

Aftercare and results of dynamic wrinkle treatment

Our facial aesthetics team in Houghton-le-Spring will give you detailed advice on aftercare after you’ve had your wrinkle treatment. Our anti-wrinkle treatments involve a minimal recovery time and you should be able to go back to your normal activities almost instantly.

For the first 4 hours, we suggest:

• Stay upright – don’t bend down, lie down or lean back
• Avoid pressure or touching the affected area
• Lightly flex the muscles you’ve had treated to help your body absorb the product

Up to 24 hours after your wrinkle treatment, do not drink alcohol, avoid strenuous exercise and hot places such as saunas, tanning beds or hot tubs. Our facial aesthetics team also recommend avoiding makeup and harsh skin treatments for 12-24 hours, and avoiding professional facials, chemical peels or face massages for up to 2 weeks.

There’s no wrinkle cure, unfortunately. The effects of dynamic wrinkle treatment begin to fade between 3 and 6 months, and the treatment can only reduce wrinkles, not remove them entirely. We advise you to schedule a post-treatment review after your appointment, where we can discuss how things are going, and any concerns you may have.

Does dynamic wrinkle treatment have any side effects?

Serious side effects to crow’s feet, frown line or forehead wrinkle treatments are extremely rare. Some patients experience a slight swelling at the injection site, mild headaches or flu-like symptoms; these typically resolve within a few days, and any discomfort can usually be treated with over the counter medication.

Very rarely, some patients can temporarily experience side effects such as facial muscle weakness, leading to droopy eyelids, facial asymmetry or very dry eyes. These effects usually resolve in a few weeks; however, if you are concerned or these do not improve, please contact us as soon as possible.

While most patients will experience no or minimal side effects from dynamic wrinkle treatments, a tiny minority of patients may experience more serious symptoms. If you are affected by any of the following, seek medical attention as soon as possible:

• Severe rash, itchiness or hives
• Dizziness
• Difficulty swallowing
• Slurred speech
• Trouble breathing
• General muscle weakness

However, for a huge majority of patients, wrinkle treatments are a safe, cost-effective way of reducing frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles.

How much does dynamic wrinkle treatment cost in Durham?

Our prices for dynamic wrinkle treatment are as follows:

1 area – £190

2 areas – £230

3 areas – £340

For a full list of prices for our facial aesthetics treatments, please see our fees page. We also have a choice of affordable finance plans for your peace of mind.

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