Advanced anti-wrinkle treatments work in the same way as a standard treatment, but on smaller and more precise muscle groups across the lower face, nose, jaw and neck. Rather than smoothing lines, most of them adjust the way a particular muscle pulls, which can subtly change the shape or balance of a feature.
Each one is quick, typically taking 10 to 20 minutes. Something like a lip flip or bunny lines needs only a couple of minutes and a handful of injection points, while masseter or neck work takes a little longer.
There is no downtime, so you can go straight back to your day. Results build gradually over the days that follow rather than arriving all at once, which is a large part of why they look natural.
Every treatment at Opal Aesthetics starts with a consultation. Jovanne is a qualified aesthetics practitioner based in Bedford, and nothing goes ahead until your suitability, medical history and what you want to achieve have been talked through properly.
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A lip flip uses small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections to temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles around the upper lip, allowing it to gently roll outwards for a fuller, more defined look without adding any volume.
Suits clients wanting a subtle enhancement, a softer gummy smile, or a natural alternative to lip filler.
Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles that lift the upper lip too high when you smile, reducing how much gum shows and creating a softer, more balanced smile.
Suits clients who feel their gums are overly visible when they smile and want a subtle improvement without changing the shape of their lips.
Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downward, softening a sad or downturned appearance and creating a more lifted, balanced smile.
Suits clients whose mouth naturally turns downward at rest or when speaking, and who want a subtle improvement without adding volume.
Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the mentalis muscle in the chin, smoothing out dimpling and a bumpy or pebbled appearance for a more refined chin profile.
Suits clients who notice chin dimpling when speaking or smiling and want a subtle improvement without changing the shape of the chin.
Bunny lines are the fine lines that appear across the bridge of the nose when you smile, laugh or scrunch your face. Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles either side of the nose that create them.
Suits clients who notice these lines forming when they smile and want a subtle improvement without changing their expression.
Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles that cause the nostrils to flare when smiling or speaking. With less of that movement, the nose can appear slimmer and more refined.
Suits clients who notice nostril flaring or want a subtle change to the shape of the nose without surgery.
A pixie lift uses small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections to temporarily reduce the movement of the muscle at the base of the nose. With less downward pull on the tip, the nose can appear slightly lifted and more refined.
Suits clients who would like to improve the appearance of a drooping nose tip, particularly when smiling, without surgery.
Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles that pull the brows downward, creating a subtle lift and helping the eyes look more open and refreshed.
Suits clients who want a more lifted brow position or a brighter appearance around the eyes without surgery.
Jelly rolls are the small ridges that bunch up beneath the eyes when you smile. Small amounts of anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscle responsible, creating a smoother under eye area.
Suits clients who notice puffiness or bunching beneath the eyes when they smile and want a subtle improvement.
Anti-wrinkle injections placed along the jawline temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles that pull the lower face downward. With that tension eased, the jawline can appear more defined and contoured over time.
Suits clients who want to enhance jawline definition, soften heaviness around the lower face, or achieve a more sculpted appearance.
Anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the muscles in the neck, softening the appearance of both vertical platysmal bands and horizontal neck lines for a smoother, more refined result over time.
Suits clients who want to minimise visible neck bands, soften lines across the neck, or achieve a more refreshed profile.
Anti-wrinkle injections temporarily reduce the movement of the masseter muscles at the sides of the jaw. As their strength reduces, the lower face can appear slimmer and more contoured, and many clients find it also eases tension from clenching or grinding.
Suits clients who want to soften a square jawline or reduce discomfort from overactive jaw muscles. This one works more gradually than the others here, with the slimming effect building over six to twelve weeks.
Looking for the forehead, frown lines or crow's feet instead? Those are covered on our standard anti-wrinkle injections page, priced from £115.
Consultation. Jovanne will go through your medical history, discuss what is bothering you and assess how the relevant muscles move. These areas are more technical than the standard upper face, so this assessment genuinely determines what is possible. If a treatment is not right for you, she will say so.
The treatment. The skin is cleansed and the injection points are marked. A small number of very fine injections is then given. Most clients find it far more comfortable than expected, and it is over in 10 to 20 minutes.
Straight afterwards. Small raised bumps at the injection sites are normal, similar to tiny insect bites, and usually settle within an hour along with any mild redness. You can go about your day as usual.
Days three to five. This is when most clients first notice a change, and it tends to be gradual rather than dramatic.
Days ten to fourteen. Results are fully settled and this is the right point to assess the outcome. If a small adjustment is wanted, this is when to discuss it. Masseter slimming is the exception, as the shape change keeps developing for six to twelve weeks.
If you are booking ahead of a wedding, holiday or event, allow at least two to three weeks so everything has time to settle.
These treatments tend to suit people who have a particular feature they have always been conscious of, or who have had anti-wrinkle treatment before and want something more specific than the standard three areas. You do not need to have had treatment before, but the changes here are subtle by design, so it helps to come in with realistic expectations.
They are not suitable for everyone. Treatment cannot be carried out if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have certain neuromuscular conditions, or if there is an active skin infection in the area to be treated. Some medications and medical conditions also need to be considered.
If you are not sure which treatment fits, bring the concern rather than the treatment name. Suitability is assessed individually, and Jovanne will decline to treat if it is not appropriate. That is not a sales tactic, it is how a treatment involving a prescribed product should be handled.
For the first 4 hours: avoid touching, rubbing or pressing the treated areas. Do not apply makeup or any topical products to the skin. Avoid laying flat or leaning forwards for prolonged periods.
For the first 24 hours: avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol, and extreme heat including saunas and sunbeds.
For the first 2 weeks: avoid facials or skin treatments in the treated areas. Results take around 10 to 14 days to settle fully, so please allow this time before assessing your outcome.
After a lip flip or gummy smile treatment, your upper lip may feel slightly different when pronouncing certain sounds or drinking through a straw for the first week or two. This is normal and settles as the result balances out.
You will be given full written aftercare guidance at your appointment, and you are welcome to get in touch afterwards if anything concerns you.
Opal Aesthetics is based in Bedford, with both studio and mobile appointments available. Mobile appointments mean treatment can take place in the comfort of your own home, which many clients prefer for convenience and privacy.
As well as Bedford, we regularly see clients from across Bedfordshire including Ampthill, Flitwick, Biggleswade, Sandy, Wixams, Dunstable, Luton and Leighton Buzzard, and travel into Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Northamptonshire for towns such as Milton Keynes, Woburn Sands, Hitchin, St Albans, Wellingborough and Northampton.
Not sure which treatment fits? Bring the concern rather than the treatment name and Jovanne will assess how your muscles move and recommend what suits your face. If you are unsure whether your area is covered, get in touch and we will let you know.
Book your advanced anti-wrinkle treatment in Bedford today, or get in touch if you would like to talk through which option suits you.
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