Aesthetic medicine · Cape Town
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Softened lines, full expression
From R65030–40 min
What it is
Anti-wrinkle injections use a purified botulinum toxin type A to temporarily relax the specific muscles that fold the skin each time you frown, squint or raise your brows. As those muscles soften, the lines they create smooth out, and the deeper etched lines are given a chance to settle.
Dr Allison treats conservatively and anatomically. The aim is not a blank face — it is a rested one. Dosing is planned around how your muscles actually move, which is why the consultation always begins with watching your expressions rather than reaching for a standard template.
Who it’s for
Anyone bothered by frown lines between the brows, horizontal forehead lines or crow's feet, whether those lines are just appearing or already visible at rest.
It also suits patients wanting a subtle brow lift, a softer jawline, or preventative treatment in their late twenties and thirties, before lines become permanently etched.
The benefits
- Softens frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet
- Preserves natural movement and expression
- Can subtly lift the brow and open the eye area
- Helps prevent lines from becoming etched over time
- No downtime — most patients return straight to work
- Fully reversible: the effect simply wears off
Treatment Areas
Anti-wrinkle injections are planned around the muscles that actually move your face, so the areas treated differ from patient to patient.
- Forehead
- Frown lines
- Crow's feet
- Bunny lines
Before & after
Forehead, frown lines and crow's feet, photographed in movement — which is where these lines actually show, and the only fair way to judge the result.
Individual results vary. Every photograph is shared with the patient’s written permission.
Before
After
- Forehead
- Frown lines
- Crow's feet
What to expect
The process
Every appointment follows the same considered sequence, so you always know what is coming next.
Step 1
Consultation and facial assessment
We start by talking through what bothers you and what you'd like to keep. Dr Allison assesses your facial anatomy at rest and in movement, checks your medical history, and explains exactly which muscles she plans to treat and why.
Step 2
Cleanse and mapping
Your skin is cleansed and the injection points are mapped against your own muscle movement. Nothing is templated — the pattern is drawn for your face, and the plan is confirmed with you before anything is injected. Numbing cream can be applied first for extra comfort if you'd like it.
Step 3
Treatment
A series of tiny injections is placed using a very fine needle. Most patients describe it as a brief pinch or a small sting. The whole treatment takes around ten minutes and no anaesthetic is usually needed.
Step 4
Aftercare
You'll be asked to stay upright for four hours, avoid rubbing the treated area, and skip heavy exercise, saunas and alcohol for the rest of the day.
Step 5
Two-week review
Results start showing at three to five days, with the full effect at two weeks. The two-week review is when any small adjustment is made — and it doesn't necessarily have to happen in the practice.
Downtime & aftercare
What to plan for
- Downtime
- None
- Results visible in
- 3–14 days
- Results last
- 3–4 months
You are welcome to contact the practice at any point if something doesn’t look or feel as expected. Individual responses vary — what to expect for your skin is discussed at your consultation.
Pricing
| Treatment | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Frown | 40 min | R1 800 |
| Frown & Forehead | 40 min | From R3 060 |
| Brow Lift (Frown & Brow) | 40 min | R2 160 |
| Crow's feet | 40 min | R2 160 |
| Bunny lines | 30 min | R650 |
| Lip Flip / Gummy Smile | 30 min | R650 |
| Dimpled chin | 30 min | R750 |
| Jawline Sculpting | 45 min | From R2 880 |
| Teeth grinding / Bruxism | 40 min | R3 600 |
Prices are a guide and start from the amounts shown. Final pricing depends on the product and quantity your treatment plan calls for, and is confirmed at your consultation before anything goes ahead.
Botox™ and Dysport™ are used. Units are charged at R90 per unit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
The questions patients ask most often about anti-wrinkle injections. If yours isn't here, ask us on WhatsApp — we're happy to answer before you book.
A purified, medical-grade botulinum toxin type A, the same class of product used in medicine for decades. Dr Allison will tell you the specific brand she is using and why she has chosen it for your treatment.
The product temporarily blocks the signal between the nerve and the muscle in the small, specific areas it is placed. Those muscles relax, stop folding the skin, and the overlying lines soften. Untreated muscles carry on working normally, which is how expression is preserved.
Very little. The needle is extremely fine and each injection takes a second or two. Most patients compare it to a quick pinch and no numbing cream is usually required.
Not with a conservative, anatomically planned dose. Dr Allison's default is to treat lightly and review at two weeks rather than overtreat on the day — it is far easier to add a little than to wait out a heavy result.
The first softening usually appears around day three, and the full result is visible by day fourteen. That is why your review appointment is booked at the two-week mark.
Typically three to four months. Duration varies with dose, the area treated, your metabolism and how strong the muscle is. Regular treatment often means the muscle gradually weakens and intervals can lengthen.
Treatment is not offered if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a neuromuscular condition such as myasthenia gravis, or have a known allergy to any component of the product. Your full medical history is reviewed at consultation.
None in practical terms. You may have small raised bumps at the injection points for about twenty minutes and occasionally a pinpoint bruise. Most patients come in over a lunch break and go straight back to work.
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Considering anti-wrinkle injections?
Book a consultation and we'll talk it through properly — what it can realistically achieve for you, what it will cost, and whether it's the right treatment at all.