First Time Anti Wrinkle Treatment: What to Expect | Core Aesthetics

Having anti wrinkle treatment for the first time brings questions that experienced clients take for granted. At Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh, Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996), takes time with first time clients to make sure the consultation covers the full picture before any treatment decision is made.

The Consultation, What Happens First

Every first appointment at Core Aesthetics begins with a consultation. Corey will discuss your concerns, your goals and your medical history. He will ask about any previous cosmetic treatment, any medications you are taking and any relevant health history. He will then assess your facial anatomy directly, examining muscle activity, expression line distribution and the relationship between different areas of the face.

What This Means in Practice

“The best result is the one where people notice you look well, not that you have had treatment.”

The recommendation he makes will be based on this individual assessment. Not everyone presenting for anti wrinkle treatment gets the same recommendation. The appropriate areas to treat, the dose, the expected outcome and the realistic limitations are all specific to your individual face. There is no obligation to proceed and no treatment is performed without your fully informed consent.

The Treatment, What It Feels Like

Anti wrinkle injections use very fine needles. The volume injected at each site is very small. Most clients describe the sensation as a brief mild sting that passes within a second or two. Some areas are more sensitive than others, the glabella between the brows can be more sensitive than the forehead or outer eye area. Topical numbing can be applied if preferred. The actual injection process typically takes five to ten minutes for an upper face treatment.

What This Means in Practice

After the injections, mild redness or small bumps at the injection sites are normal and settle within a few hours. You can return to most normal activities immediately. Avoid lying flat for four hours, avoid rubbing the treated area and avoid intense exercise or saunas on the day of treatment.

What Happens in the Days and Weeks After

Anti wrinkle treatment does not produce immediate visible results. The prescription product blocks nerve to muscle signals and this process takes time to establish. Most clients begin to notice reduced movement in the treated area within three to five days, with the full effect present at ten to fourteen days.

A review is scheduled at Core Aesthetics for two weeks after first treatment. At this review, Corey assesses the settled result, discusses what you are experiencing and determines whether the outcome is as expected or whether any adjustment is appropriate. This review is an important part of the first treatment process and is the appropriate time to address any concerns rather than at the time of injection when the product has not yet taken effect.

Read about the expected duration of anti wrinkle treatment and about what happens when you stop anti wrinkle treatment.

After the two week Review

Most first time clients who receive a conservative first dose find they want to discuss whether additional treatment in some areas is worthwhile at the review. This is the appropriate process, a conservative first dose and a review before adding approach consistently produces better outcomes than a heavy first treatment. Subsequent appointments tend to be more straightforward as the optimal dose for the individual anatomy becomes established over one or two treatment cycles.

Anti wrinkle treatment lasts three to four months in most clients. Returning for treatment before the full effect has worn off maintains a more consistent result than waiting until movement fully returns.

For a full overview of what the treatment involves, read about anti wrinkle treatment at Core Aesthetics.

General Information Only. This article is general in nature and does not replace a consultation with a qualified health practitioner. Treatment outcomes, suitability and risks vary by individual. Any medical or prescription treatment options can only be discussed and provided where clinically appropriate following an individual assessment.