How long does anti wrinkle treatment typically last?

Most clients find results last between three and four months in higher movement areas such as the forehead and frown lines. Some clients — particularly those who have had regular treatment for several years — find the duration extends to five months or longer as the treated muscles become less active between appointments. (Melbourne CBD clients often: "Always on, never off.")

When will I see results after my first anti wrinkle treatment?

The medicine begins working within two to four days, but the full effect takes up to fourteen days to settle. It is worth waiting the full two weeks before assessing the outcome of a first treatment, since the final result is not visible immediately after the appointment.

Is anti wrinkle treatment the same as Botox?

Botox is a brand name for one type of botulinum toxin product. In Australia, cosmetic practitioners use a range of TGA regulated products with similar mechanisms. At Core Aesthetics the specific product used is discussed at consultation. The treatment category is often called anti wrinkle treatment or muscle relaxant treatment to avoid brand confusion.

What is the difference between dynamic lines and static lines?

Dynamic lines appear when you move your face — frowning, raising your brows, squinting — and anti wrinkle treatment is effective for these. Static lines are visible at rest and are caused by accumulated skin damage and volume loss over time. Anti wrinkle treatment has limited effect on deep static lines, which is assessed at consultation.

Can anti wrinkle treatment prevent lines from becoming permanent?

Yes. Repeated muscle contraction over years deepens expression lines into the skin. By reducing that contraction, anti wrinkle treatment slows the progression from dynamic to static lines. Many clients who start treatment in their late twenties or early thirties find their lines remain faint compared to those who start later.

How many units of anti wrinkle product are typically needed?

This varies significantly by area, gender and individual muscle strength. Forehead treatment requires fewer units than frown lines in most clients. Men typically require more product than women due to greater muscle mass. The amount is determined by individual assessment, not by a standard package.

Does anti wrinkle treatment hurt?

The injections involve a fine needle and most clients describe it as a minor sting lasting a fraction of a second per injection. There is no anaesthetic required. Some areas are more sensitive than others, but the procedure is brief and discomfort is minimal for the majority of clients.

What should I avoid after anti wrinkle treatment?

For the first four hours after treatment, avoid lying down flat, vigorous exercise, excessive heat, and rubbing the treated area. These precautions reduce the risk of unintended product spread. Specific aftercare instructions are provided at the appointment and are covered in the aftercare guide on the Core Aesthetics website.

Anti Wrinkle Treatment Melbourne | Core Aesthetics Oakleigh

CBD clients often look for efficient, well-planned treatments. CBD clients often look for efficient, well-planned treatments. CBD clients often look for efficient, well-planned treatments. CBD clients often look for efficient, well-planned treatments. Core Aesthetics offers individually assessed anti wrinkle treatment at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166, serving Melbourne’s south east and inner suburbs. All treatment is performed by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse NMW0001047575.

Anti wrinkle treatment at Core Aesthetics in Oakleigh uses prescription injectable products to temporarily reduce muscle activity in specific facial areas, softening expression lines while preserving natural movement. All treatment is individually assessed by Corey Anderson, AHPRA registered nurse (NMW0001047575, registered since January 1996), at a consultation before any recommendation is made. The clinic serves clients from across Melbourne’s south east and inner suburbs from 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166.

What Anti Wrinkle Treatment Involves

Anti wrinkle injectable treatment uses a prescription product to temporarily block the signal between a nerve and a specific facial muscle at the injection site. This reduces the muscle’s contractile force, which softens the expression lines driven by that movement. The effect is not permanent. Muscle activity returns gradually over three to four months as the product is metabolised.

What individual assessment determines

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

At Core Aesthetics, the assessment determines which specific muscles to treat, what dose is appropriate for the individual anatomy and what result is realistic. A conservative first treatment is always the starting point. Overtreating in a single session is one of the most common causes of an unnatural result, and a more cautious approach that can be built on at review consistently produces better outcomes than a heavy first treatment.

Areas Treated at Core Aesthetics

Upper face

Forehead lines, the horizontal lines that appear when raising the brows. Frown lines, the vertical creases between the brows, sometimes called the 11s. Crows feet, the fan shaped lines at the outer eye corners that appear during expression.

Mid and lower face

Bunny lines, the lines across the nose bridge from repeated scrunching. Gummy smile, reducing visible gum on smiling. Lip flip, subtle upper lip eversion without filler volume. Masseter, jaw slimming and relief from teeth grinding and jaw tension.

Neck

Neck bands, addressing prominent platysmal bands where clinically appropriate.

Not all areas are appropriate for every client. Corey assesses the full face at consultation and recommends only what is clinically appropriate for the individual anatomy and presenting concern.

The Consultation at Core Aesthetics

Every anti wrinkle treatment at Core Aesthetics begins with an individual consultation with Corey Anderson. He will take a thorough medical history, assess your facial anatomy directly and discuss your concerns and goals. The recommendation you receive is based entirely on this assessment, not on a standard protocol applied to every client.

What happens in the appointment

There is no obligation to proceed following consultation. Many clients find the consultation valuable in itself, it gives a clear understanding of what treatment can realistically achieve for their individual face before any decision is made.

Why Core Aesthetics for Anti Wrinkle Treatment in Melbourne

Core Aesthetics is a sole practitioner clinic. Corey Anderson assesses and treats every client personally for every appointment. There is no junior practitioner, no variation in the standard of care between visits and no handoff between the consultation and the treatment. The same experienced clinician is present throughout.

Corey has held continuous AHPRA nursing registration since January 1996. His registration (NMW0001047575) is publicly verifiable at coreaesthetics.com.au/verify. All prescription injectable treatments are assessed and administered in compliance with TGA regulations and AHPRA practitioner guidelines. Read about patient safety at Core Aesthetics and the AHPRA guidelines for cosmetic injectables.

Serving Melbourne from Oakleigh

Core Aesthetics is at 12A Atherton Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166, centrally located to serve Melbourne’s south east, inner east and inner west suburbs. The clinic is accessible from Carnegie, Chadstone, Bentleigh, Clayton, Malvern, Caulfield, Brighton, Toorak, South Yarra, Camberwell and across Melbourne. Oakleigh station on the Cranbourne and Pakenham lines is a short walk from the clinic. Open Tuesday to Saturday by appointment.

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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.

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Written and reviewed by Corey Anderson, Registered Nurse and Cosmetic Injector | Last reviewed: April 2026
AHPRA Registration: NMW0001047575 (Nurse, registered since January 1996) | Core Aesthetics, Oakleigh VIC 3166
All prescription treatments are assessed and administered by an AHPRA registered health practitioner. Suitability is determined individually at consultation.

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