MEDICAL AESTHETICS & SKIN CARE
Anti-Ageing Injections
At Holme Valley Skin Clinic, we understand that everyone's skin ages differently. Consultations for anti-ageing injections allow us to explore the most effective way to improve any areas of concern such as fine lines and wrinkles and what treatment plan may help to reduce further signs of ageing. The benefits of the treatments chosen from your consultation include smoother, younger looking skin, and a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles on the upper face. Call us to book your consultation with Julie, our Independent Nurse Prescriber.
Line Reducing Injections
At Holme Valley Skin Clinic, we specialise in providing safe and effective aesthetic treatments such as line-reducing injections, which are ideal for restoring youthful vigour to your facial features and providing a long-lasting solution to fine lines and wrinkles. Our Botulinum toxin treatments offer a natural-looking, non-invasive alternative to surgical procedures, to help you look and feel more refreshed and rejuvenated. Book a consultation now to find out which treatments are suitable for you.
Results
Upper Face Areas
Forehead Lines
Horizontal forehead lines occur over time. They are caused by repeatedly contracting the forehead (frontalis) muscle fibres that lie beneath the forehead skin. These lines can be exacerbated by stress, lifestyle, and age. Due to the way in which muscles of the upper face work together, this area is normally treated as "2 Areas" along with the frown line (glabella complex) to maintain a youthful lift to the forehead. During the consultation we will assess the strength of different parts of the frontalis muscle and how this impacts your facial expression and the subsequent lines that appear, so we can create a treatment plan that is tailored to your face producing more natural looking results.
Frown Lines
Frown lines, also known as 'Number 11 Lines', are part of the glabellar complex of muscles. These vertical wrinkles that form between the eyebrows can be caused by repeated frowning or squinting, often made when the person is deep in thought or concentration. Again, as with all lines on the face, they can be can be exacerbated by stress, lifestyle, sun damage and age. Some people find these lines both cosmetically and emotionally distressing and they can have also have a psychological impact on how someone might perceive themselves.
Laughter Lines
Also known as 'Crow's Feet', these are the wrinkles that form around the eyes due to the repeated muscle contractions when we laugh, squint, or frown. Over time, the skin around the eye becomes thinner, making it more susceptible to wrinkles and folds. While some people embrace these lines, others can find them distressing and feel their confidence is affected by them. In your consultation, we will discuss with you how relaxing these muscles can smooth the skin allowing time to heal and rebuild, while still retaining warmth in the eyes when smiling or laughing.
Other Upper Face Treatments
Eyebrow lift
Hooded eyelids occur when the skin above the eye sags, causing excess skin between the brow and upper eyelash line resulting in loss of the visible eyelid crease. This is usually contributed to age and genetics. As we age, we lose bone mass, facial volume, collagen, elastin, and fat.
Hooding of the eyes can be mild (eyelid sagging without reaching the eyelashes), moderate (eyelid skin dropping to the level of the eyelashes) and severe (eyelid skin reaching below the level of the eyelashes). Treatments are based on cause, severity and other patient factors.
For severe cases a surgical blepharoplasty may be the most appropriate and only course of action but in milder cases it may be possible to improve the appearance of hooded eyes using an injectable neurotoxin (Botulinum Toxin Type A).
In very mild cases, a small dose of Botulinum toxin injected underneath the eyebrow can be enough to achieve a difference by affecting the muscle fibres (orbicularis oculi) that pull the eyebrow down. Mild to moderate cases may require an eyebrow lift which involves treating the area between the brows (glabella complex), the forehead muscles (frontalis) and the muscle surrounding the eye (orbicularis oculi).
The results of this treatment are subtle, typically seen after a few days, peak at 2-6 weeks and will wear over 3-4 months.
Bunny Lines
Bunny lines are tiny creases on either side of the nose (nasalis muscles ) that appear when you scrunch up or wrinkle your nose or make exaggerated facial expressions. As we age these lines can become more visible and deepen over time.
These lines are a natural part of the ageing process, some find them charming, others feel they may age their appearance. Sometimes they become more obvious following anti-ageing treatments to the forehead or between the eyebrows when other muscles in the face then overcompensate.
Botulinum toxin injected into the area is a quick treatment that can temporarily relax the muscles causing the creases. Results typically occur after a few days and will gradually wear off after 3-4 months.
Upper Face Prices
Lip Rejuvenation
As we age, bone loss, thinning of the surrounding lip muscles (orbicularis oris) and the decreased production of new collagen and elastic cause the lips to lose their natural volume, look thinner, flatter and lack definition.
The muscles that pull down the corners of the mouth (depressor anguli oris) can cause the appearance of a downturned mouth which in turn can lead to a sad, angry or tired look.
Lifestyle factors such as sun exposure, smoking and dehydration can also contribute to an ageing appearance of the skin around the mouth.
There are various treatments that can address these issues.
Dermal fillers can be used in the lips, around the mouth and chin and in the cheeks to create volume and lift.
Botulinum toxin injected:
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into the depressor anguli oris (DAO), muscle can lead to an elevation of the edges of the mouth,
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into the Yonsei point, can reduce the appearance of a gummy smile
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into the muscle surrounding the lips (orbicularis oris), can result in the discreet appearance of fuller lips (Lip Flip)
Microneedling can help restore skin condition and appearance of superficial lines around the mouth by stimulating your own production of collagen and skin cell renewal.
Polynucleotide injections can improve skin hydration and increase collagen production resulting in improved skin quality, appearance and elasticity.
Results
Lower Face Treatments
Gummy Smile Correction
The term ‘gummy smile’ (excessive gingival display) refers to the exposure of a large portion of gum tissue above the top teeth when someone smiles. Women are twice as likely to have a gummy smile than men. Though there can be many causes of this, botulinum toxin can address hyperactivity of the muscles that elevate the upper lip. Injections of small doses into the Yonsei point (the centre of a triangle formed by levator labii superioris, levator labii superioris alaeque nasi and zygomaticus minor) can be a very effective and low-risk treatment resulting in a noticeable improvement.
Typically results will be visible in 3-14 days and can last for 3-6 months.
Lip Flip Treatment
For restoring natural fullness to your lips by relaxing the muscles that are responsible for pulling lips inwards towards the teeth. The lip flip is a nonsurgical procedure that can make your lips appear fuller by injecting botulinum toxin above the vermilion border of your lips. The toxin relaxes the muscles around your upper lip, which makes your lip “flip” discreetly outwards appearing fuller. Ideal for those who want to subtly reverse the effects of ageing and restore their own natural fullness without adding filler to their lips.
Typically results will be visible in 3-14 days and can last for up to 3 months.
Down Turned Mouth Treatment
Drooping mouth corners can make a face appear sad, angry, or tired. One cause of a downturned mouth is the muscle located in the lower jaw called depressor anguli oris (DAO). These muscles run from the corner of the lips to the chin and tend to get stronger as we age. This can cause the mouth to turn downwards when frowning and overused, this repetitive action can lead to permanent down turned mouth corners.
Injections of botulinum toxin into this muscle can restore a more youthful appearance to the mouth by blocking the contraction of the DAO which leads to an elevation of the edges of the mouth.
Typically results will be visible in 3-14 days and will last for 3 months.
Dimpled Chin Treatment
A dimpled chin, also known as a ‘Golf Ball Chin’ or 'Pebbled Chin' is a common condition, associated with age and with the hyperactivity of the chin (mentalis) muscle. This muscle elevates the bottom lip, causing a pout-like appearance. As we age excessive contraction can cause a golf ball presentation, highlighting deep-set wrinkles and fine lines.
Neurotoxin injections can prevent contraction of the mentalis muscle, resulting in a brighter rejuvenated appearance.
Results are visible in 3-14 days and typically last 3-4 months.
Lower Face Prices
Treatment Plans Tailored To You