Anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal fillers, delivered in-clinic.

Anti-wrinkle injections (neuromodulators — sometimes colloquially called Botox after the original brand) relax specific muscles by temporarily reducing nerve signals to them. They soften the lines that form when those muscles contract — forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, crow's feet around the eyes. Results develop over 7–14 days and last about 3–4 months.

Dermal fillers add volume directly to soft tissue. They smooth lines that exist at rest, restore volume to cheeks or lips, and shape facial contours. Results are visible immediately and last 6–18 months depending on the product and area.

We use both, sometimes together, depending on what you're trying to achieve.

Neuromodulator injections use very fine needles — most patients describe each injection as a brief pinch. Topical anaesthetic is available if you prefer. Dermal fillers can be slightly more uncomfortable because the volume is larger; we use anaesthetic cream and the filler itself contains a local anaesthetic. Mild bruising or swelling for 1–2 days is normal.

Neuromodulators typically last 3–4 months before re-treatment is needed. With regular re-treatment, some patients find the duration extends over time as the muscles adapt. Dermal fillers last 6–18 months depending on the product type and area treated — softer products in the lips dissolve faster; firmer products in the cheeks last longer.

Not when it's done conservatively. We dose for natural movement — your face still expresses normally; the lines just soften. The "frozen" look comes from over-dosing or treating too many areas; we'd rather under-dose at your first visit and top up at the 2-week review than overshoot. If you specifically want a more dramatic result, we'll discuss that openly at consultation.

Neuromodulator injections into the masseter (jaw) muscles can significantly reduce clenching force and ease TMJ-related muscle pain in selected patients. We assess this at consultation alongside your bite, any night-splint options, and broader TMJ care. Where injectables are appropriate, they're often used as part of a combined approach rather than relying on injectables alone.

The most common side effects are temporary — mild bruising, swelling, redness at the injection site, sometimes a brief headache. These usually settle within a few days. Less common but possible side effects include asymmetry (one side responds more than the other — usually addressed at the 2-week review), localised muscle weakness or drooping, and allergic reactions. We discuss the full risk profile and aftercare at your consultation before any treatment proceeds.

Neuromodulator and dermal filler treatments are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for patients with certain neuromuscular conditions, active skin infections at the injection site, or known allergies to product components. We screen for all of this at consultation and won't proceed if there's any clinical concern.

Most health funds classify cosmetic injectables as cosmetic and don't rebate them. For clinical-indication treatments — TMJ-related muscle therapy, bruxism management — some funds may rebate part under medical or dental cover; this depends on your fund and how the case is documented. We'll quote in full at consultation and check what your fund allows before treatment. See Payment options.