Wrinkle Smoothing Injection | Hiro Clinic Cosmetic Dermatology / Cosmetic Surgery

About Wrinkle Reduction Injections

Wrinkle reduction injections are one of the most popular treatments because there are almost no side effects such as allergies and the treatment only requires injections.

Typical treatment areas include forehead wrinkles, wrinkles between the eyebrows, and wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, which are known as “facial expression wrinkles”. This treatment prevents deep wrinkles from forming even when you exert pressure on the skin and keeps it firm. It also works to block the nerves from transmitting the command to produce sweat.

Features of Wrinkle Reduction Injections

• It’s just a simple injection procedure.
• The treatment only takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
• There is almost no swelling, pain, or noticeable post-op bleeding.
• There are no scars left because no surgery is performed.
• Since the amount and method of injection is carefully pre-planned according to the patient’s problem, there is little to no worry about producing an unnatural look, so first-time patients can consult with us with ease.
• Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after surgery.
• Since it also reduces sweating, it is also an effective treatment for hyperhidrosis.
• If you do not have a severe odor (body odor, armpit odor), wrinkle reduction injections can help reduce the unpleasant smell of sweat.
• The effect lasts about six months and can be used for a limited time, for instance, during the summer when sweating is a common concern.

Wrinkle Reduction Injection Treatment Flow

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  Counseling

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  Removal of any makeup at the area of injection

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  Cooling, disinfection

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  Injection

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  Skin Enhancement

The effect of Wrinkle reduction treatment

The effect usually lasts for 6 months. In order to maintain the effect, it is necessary to receive regular injections as the effect wears off.

Aftercare of Wrinkle Reduction Injections

• The effect lasts up to 6 months.
• Afterward, regular treatments will provide continuous benefits.
• The production of sweat itself will also decrease after several years of receiving adequate treatment.
• No hospitalization or hospital visits is required.
• You can take a shower or a bath immediately after the procedure day.
• You don’t have to take a break from work or school.
• It is also effective as a treatment for hyperhidrosis as it reduces sweating.

About the fee of Wrinkle Reduction Injection

※Free medical treatment, not covered by insurance.

※Anesthesia will not be performed if additional Botox is added to the palm or sole of the foot. If you wish to have anesthesia, an additional 5,500 yen will be charged.

Frequently Asked Questions (About Cosmetology)

What is a Wrinkle Reduction Injection?

It is one of the most common procedures to reduce the visibility of wrinkles. Wrinkle reduction injections are administered to the facial muscles to temporarily paralyze the muscles, resulting in decreased wrinkles. Wrinkle reduction injection strongly suppresses a transmitter called acetylcholine from nerve terminals, which suppresses nerve-to-muscle stimulation and reduces muscle strength. In addition to wrinkle reduction, wrinkle reduction injections are also effective in treating hyperhidrosis.

Are Wrinkle Reduction Injections effective for all wrinkles?

Not valid for all wrinkles.
Wrinkle smoothing injection is effective for wrinkles caused by contraction of muscles, so it is effective for glabella, forehead, outer corner of eyes, and umeboshi of chin. It also has a small face effect by injecting into gills.

Why are wrinkle-stretching injections effective for hyperhidrosis?

By injecting a wrinkle into the shallow area under the armpit, it can block the action of the apocrine sweat glands and suppress sweating by strongly blocking acetylcholine, which is a transmitter from the autonomic nerves to the sweat glands.

How effective is the wrinkle reduction injection?

Wrinkle smoothing injections usually appear after about 36 to 48 hours, depending on the treatment site, and the effect lasts for about 3 to 6 months. Generally, the treatment effect after the second treatment lasts longer than the first treatment. It also has the effect of preventing deepening of wrinkles by repeatedly injecting wrinkles.

How long is the treatment time for wrinkle reduction injections?

Please consider the wrinkle smoothing injection to be about 10 minutes.

Is there any pain or swelling after the wrinkle reduction injection?

There is almost no pain or swelling. Since there is no downtime, you can live the same life as usual after the injection, but please refrain from drinking alcohol on the day as it may reduce the effect.

Can I get a wrinkle reduction injection during pregnancy?

Since there is no clear report on the causal relationship with pregnancy, we ask that you avoid treatment during pregnancy and lactation at this clinic.

I had wrinkle-eliminating injections the other day and the wrinkles are less than before, but I’m still worried about a few expression lines appearing. Is it possible that the wrinkles will not disappear completely? Also, can you tell me if it will be better if I have it corrected again? I would also like to know how much it costs to have another consultation.

The wrinkle smoothing injection gradually begins to appear pinched from around the 2-3rd day, and the effect is maximized and stable around the 14th day. We are still on the second day, so the effect is starting to appear. It is expected that the effect will come out further in the future, so please wait for a while.

We would appreciate it if you could visit us for about 2 weeks until the effect is fully achieved, and if you have any questions about the left-right imbalance or the effect is weak.
Depending on the situation at that time, we will guide you after a medical examination, such as whether it is better to add it or to improve it by other methods. There is no charge for medical examinations only.
Also, please be assured that there will be no charge for correction of a small amount of wrinkle smoothing injection if it is necessary for medical examination, such as poor effect.