Anti-Wrinkle Injections

At Youth Lab, a full consultation is required for every new client. Your consultation will include clinical photography to ensure your progress is monitored, a skin assessment and a full facial assessment where your area of concerns and expectations will be discussed. Your doctor or nurse will then tailor a treatment plan specifically for you.

The anti-wrinkle injection (wrinkle relaxers) procedure generally lasts 10-15 minutes and involves the injection of small volumes of fluid into the target muscles, using a very fine needle.

Minimal discomfort is involved. The procedure is usually painless, with some clients reporting a stinging sensation and discomfort which is easily reduced by applying an ice pack or numbing cream to the area before injecting (but this is often not necessary).

Results become evident after a few days, with the maximal effect at 2 weeks. A follow-up appointment is recommended for first-time treatments to ensure you are satisfied with your results and to assess the need for any dosage adjustments. This will ensure ongoing treatments are perfected with the correct dose for your individual needs. No treatment will be performed prior to the 2 week follow-up, as anti-wrinkle injections take 10-14 days to take full effect.

Complete aftercare instructions are provided following each appointment.

Generally most people find the benefits of anti wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) will last up to 3-4 months.

At this time, the muscles gradually return to their pre-injection state with the wrinkles returning, although many people find the lines still appear softer. This is based on higher doses which relax the entire muscle. Those seeking more natural results with residual movement will find the treatment does not last as long but will offer a softer look.

It is important to note that the treated area does not return to normal activity overnight, eg frozen muscles for 3 months, then a return to movement overnight. The muscles start to contract again as new nerve ‘sprouting’ occurs, generally 4-6 weeks post-treatment.

Repeated injections are recommended to maintain muscle relaxation and to prevent the formation of new wrinkles, which is why anti-wrinkle injections are the ideal ‘preventative’ treatment. With repeated treatments, the effect is often longer-lasting as the muscles weaken with time, this means longer intervals between treatments.

Tailored dosing is essential and it may take a few treatments to determine your perfect dose, balancing the desired results with treatment longevity.

Other factors may impact longevity such as metabolism, those who exercise at high intensity and concurrent illness.

Anti-wrinkle injections (wrinkle relaxers) necessitate no downtime. Following treatment with anti-wrinkle injections, normal activities can be resumed. There may be mild swelling and redness at the injection points and occasionally bruising. You will be provided with full aftercare instructions.

There are some general precautions that should be taken to reduce the risks of side effects and to obtain the best possible results. These include:

• Ice can be applied to reduce discomfort, swelling and bruising
• Avoid any strenuous activity or heat inducing activities for 12 hours
• Do not apply makeup to the treated area for 12 hours
• Do not rub or massage the affected area for 24 hours
• Do not lie down flat for 4 hours post-treatment, or do strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours
• Do not have any facial treatments such as laser or peels for 2 weeks post-treatment.

These medications have been extensively researched for over 20 years with well established risk data.

With any medical procedure there are always risks involved and your doctor/nurse will discuss all risks and contraindications prior to performing any procedure.

Side effects are uncommon. Some possible after effects include:

• Bruising
• Redness
• Itching
• Mild headache or pain

Some more uncommon side effects include:

• Temporary drooping of the eyelids (ptosis) may occur. This occurs in less than 1% of patients and is temporary, generally lasts only 4 weeks.
• Dropping of the eyebrows or a heavy forehead.
• Asymmetry of the treated area.
• Double vision in rare cases with treatment to the eyes.
• Difficulty swallowing, whistling, speaking and asymmetrical smile – with certain mouth treatments.

Wrinkle relaxing injections cannot be given in people with underlying neurological conditions such as Myasthena Gravis and in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

At Youth Lab we charge by the unit, not the area.

Dr Kate (Medical Director)

Brand ONE $17 per unit
Brand TWO $16 per unit
Brand THREE $7 per unit

Cosmetic Doctor

Brand ONE $16 per unit
Brand TWO $14 per unit
Brand THREE $6 per unit

Cosmetic Registered Nurse

Brand ONE $15 per unit
Brand TWO $13 per unit
Brand THREE $5 per unit

ClubYL Diamond10 Membership pricing: 

Brand ONE:

$12.49 /unit with Nurses
$14.49 /unit with Doctors
$15.49 /unit with Dr Kate

ClubYL Platinum5 Membership pricing: 

Brand ONE:

$12.99 /unit with Nurses
$14.99 /unit with Doctors
(excluding Dr Kate)

ClubYL Silver Membership pricing: 

Brand ONE:

$13.49 /unit with Nurses
$14.99 /unit with Doctors
(excluding Dr Kate)

The age that you begin to get anti-wrinkle injections entirely depends on your unique facial muscles and desired results. Many of our clients begin treatment between their late twenties and early thirties to prevent static lines from forming.

We carry and use three brands of anti-wrinkle injections at Youth Lab. Due to TGA guidelines, we are prevented from advertising the names of these brands. Your practitioner will discuss the most effective and suitable product for your treatment during your consultation.

All of our medical practitioners offer anti-wrinkle injections. This includes practitioners at Youth Lab West Perth, Youth Lab Joondalup, Youth Lab Claremont, and Youth Lab Applecross.