Wrinkle Relaxers
Pioneering the Undetectable Era
At ORA, we perform wrinkle relaxer treatments delicately and precisely, respecting the ageing process. Our approach to wrinkle relaxers, commonly known as Botox, is always customised to your needs. We do not believe in ‘freezing’ a muscle and prefer a more modern, natural and subtle approach.
At each visit we thoroughly assess how your muscles are working and will recommend a plan to achieve beautiful, undetectable results for you.
Treatment Available: Dublin & Cork Clinics
A Sprinkle of Wrinkle Relaxer
The Science Behind Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
Wrinkle relaxers, commonly known as 'Botox', target the muscle layer. They work by temporarily reducing the signals to the muscles that cause wrinkles on the surface of the skin. By carefully targeting specific facial muscles, we can influence how much the muscle contracts and, in turn, how much it creases the skin. This safe, effective, and virtually painless treatment is ideal for those seeking to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles with no downtime.
Understanding that more than just the muscle layer is involved in the signs of ageing, we recommend that our clients pair their injectable treatments with one of our clinical skin treatments for optimal results. Our entry-level recommendation is to pair a corrective peel with your wrinkle relaxer appointment to ensure that you are not only modifying muscle function but also strengthening and enhancing the skin for long-lasting, beautiful results.
The ORA Difference
Well-Ageing & Longevity Focus
Our effective micro-dose strategy allows us to soften unwanted lines and wrinkles without the risk of ever looking over-treated.
For new clients, we recommend pairing your appointment with a consultation, during which our expert doctors will discuss your broader aesthetic and skin goals and create a tailored treatment plan to help you achieve them. Learn more about our recommended client journey here.
Benefits of Wrinkle Relaxer at ORA
Smooths Lines and Wrinkles; Retains Expression
Wrinkle relaxers effectively reduces the appearance of frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and crow's feet, resulting in smoother, more youthful-looking skin. They can also reduce the appearance of a downturned smile, neck bands and chin dimpling. At ORA, all wrinkle relaxer treatments achieve this without removing desirable and natural facial expressions.
Preventative
Botox treatments can prevent the formation of new wrinkles by reducing but not eliminating the muscle movement that causes lines to etch in the skin. This makes wrinkle relaxers an excellent preventative measure against early ageing. At ORA we recommend that clients pair their injectable appointmetns with appropriate skin care and skin treatmetns to further slow premature ageing.
Natural Results
At ORA Botox injections yield subtle, natural results. A very fine needle is used meaning that there is little to no discomfort associated with this treatment. This virtually painless treatment requires no downtime thereby allowing you to resume your daily activities immediately after treatment without the worry about being overdone.
Expert Care by Our Medical Team
Prior to treatment, we will cleanse the skin to prepare it for injection. A very fine needle is used to treat meaning there is little to no discomfort. There is usually very little downtime associated with this treatment. Slight redness will last approximately 20 minutes.
We recommend that all clients attend a complimentary review consultation two weeks after their treatment.
At ORA, your safety and results are our top priorities. Led by our experienced Medical Director and supported by a small skilled team of aesthetic Doctors we deliver personalised and expert care to every client.
More Information
The appointment will begin with a thorough facial assessment, which includes treatment planning. Once we have decided on the ideal treatment strategy to achieve the results you want, a very fine needle is used to make small injections, administered with little to no discomfort. There is little to no downtime after the procedure. You will start to see results from 3 days up to 2 weeks after the procedure. We will then check-in with you to ensure a perfect result. Sometimes a minor adjustment is needed to balance everything nicely and because all of our treatments are customised to you, we do recommend that new clients attend a check up visit.
Unfortunately not everyone will be a candidate for injectables. We do not recommend injectables for any pregnant or breastfeeding women. We cannot perform injectables where there is active infection at the injection site or systemically. We urge caution and recommend discussing your suitability in advance if you have any allergies, autoimmune, neuromuscular or underlying medical conditions.
Please ensure that you are feeling fit & well on the day of your treatment. Treatment cannot be performed if you are feeling unwell or have had a recent illness including flu.
We do not recommend having any other skin, beauty or aesthetic treatments in the two weeks before a peel (includes brow treatments). Please ensure that you are feeling fit & well. Treatment cannot be performed if you are feeling unwell or have had a recent illness including flu.
Read our information leaflet here for full guidance.
Nil - mild
None. This is an ideal lunchtime treatment. You will have some very small discreet bumps for approximately 20 minutes but otherwise treatment is undetectable.
Initial results are typically seen after 1 week but final results are not seen until 2 weeks post treatment. This is also the time when we recommend that new clients return to the clinic for a complimentary review to evaluate results and make any adjustments.
The effect of wrinkle relaxers is temporary and how long they last depends on the individual client. For most people, the results last between 3-4 months however runners or those who train regularly may metabolise wrinkle relaxers at a faster rate.
Pharmacologically, wrinkle relaxers start to be broken down by the body from week 7-8 post treatment. At this stage, you may notice a gradual increase in muscle activity though you will not be back to baseline until at least week 12-16 (3-4 months).
The good news is that with repeated doses the lines and wrinkles often appear less severe because the muscles being treated are being trained to relax. Wrinkle relaxer treatment is best taken as a course with repeat treatments approximately every 4-6 months. This helps to ensure that results are always progressive and natural.
Dynamic facial lines (e.g. frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet, bunny lines)
Gummy smiles
Lip flip
Teeth grinding
Masseter hypertrophy
Facial Slimming
Neck bands
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating in the armpits)
Wrinkle relaxers work by blocking the nerve impulse to specific muscles. This reduces the muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form. We can also use wrinkle relaxers to create better facial balance and symmetry as well as reducing the downward pull of certain muscles on the face and neck which can cause us to look sad, angry or tired. The best approach is often to sprinkle a small amount of wrinkle relaxer into various muscles throughout the face to give an overall freshness.
Yes, they can help prevent the formation of new dynamic lines and stop dynamic lines that have already formed from deepening. Please ensure that you are feeling fit & well. Treatment cannot be performed if you are feeling unwell or have had a recent illness including flu.
The rationale for starting wrinkle relaxer treatment early is to prevent the development of deep lines or wrinkles. The average woman begins to show the early signs of ageing around the age of 28. The first signs of ageing in women tend to be the new lines around the eyes, around the mouth as well as the ‘elevens’ - frown lines between the brows.
We recommend having treatment every 4-6 months. Studies tell us that treatment results last up to 3-4 months however some people find they do not need to return until 5-6 months post treatment. We recommend not letting the deepest lines etch the skin again. This is not to say that your results will remain the same throughout the 3-4 months. It is normal to see an increase in muscle activity at between 6-8 weeks post treatment. A good guide as to when to return is not when your movement increases but when you start to see the lines imprint the skin at rest again.
