Everything you wanted to know about wrinkle relaxers

Show notes

Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss:

• How wrinkle relaxers (toxins) work • Can wrinkle relaxers be used on all lines and wrinkles? • Can wrinkle relaxers be used on the body? • Do wrinkle relaxers prevent lines from forming / getting worse? • The in-clinic experience • What happens immediately after a treatment • Trends / dosage / the natural look • Protocols and advice • Myth-busting • Can you cleanse your face that night? • Skincare • Does exercise make it wear off more quickly? • Combining wrinkle relaxers with filler • Risks and challenges • Can it cause bags under the eyes / make these worse? • Lymphatic drainage • Safety and efficacy • Different brands (and industry issues) • Is there such a thing as a ‘clean’ toxin? • Finding the right practitioner • What happens if you suddenly stop using them?

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Dr Sophie and Fiona mention a few studies – all the links are here (press ‘episode website’ for the full list):

One study showed that botulinum toxin can boost levels of collagen in the skin (while it’s active in the skin): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22742715/

Alastin’s post-procedure product is here: https://alastin.com/products/inhance-post-injection-serum

A study conducted in 2012 found that toxin’s longevity increased by 30% in patients who took 50mg of zinc daily. Read more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22453589/

In the UK, head to BCAM or BACN to find a reputable practitioner.

A 2008 paper published in the Journal Of The European Academy of Dermatology showed that when you remove the wrinkles from a photo, a person is perceived as ten years younger than they really are, but when you remove the wrinkles AND even out the pigmentation, the person is perceived as almost 16 years younger.

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