‘11 lines’ anti-wrinkle injections

Glabellar lines (also known as ‘11’ lines) are the two vertical lines that start at the inner tip of your eyebrow and stretch up your forehead. As with many skin wrinkles, these lines are caused by repetitive facial expressions — particularly frowning and squinting.

While 11 lines can become more prominent with age as the skin loses its natural elasticity, they’re primarily caused by the brow muscle movement. Because of that, they’re just as likely to start etching into the skin of 30-year-olds, and even 20-year-olds, depending on the individual’s lifestyle or surrounding environment.

Our anti-wrinkle injectables not only help relieve etched 11 lines, but they also help prevent these grumpy-looking lines from forming in the first place. Click over to the next tab to learn how.

We treat frown lines by injecting pure hyaluronic acid into the dermis of the skin where the lines are forming.

Our anti-wrinkle injectables help relax the muscles causing the lines, preventing them from worsening. They also promote collagen production in the wrinkled skin, leaving it hydrated and restoring its elasticity and suppleness.

We’ll adjust our treatment depending on the severity of your 11 lines:

• If your 11 lines only appear when you frown or flex your facial muscles, we can relax the muscles to prevent the lines from etching into your skin.
• If your 11 lines are still light and delicate, our injectables may be able to get rid of them entirely.
• If your 11 lines are deep-set, our injectables may be able to relieve them significantly though it depends on their depth.

Book a consultation with our doctors, and we’ll discuss what’s possible.

At your initial consultation, we’ll give you detailed written instructions on preparing your skin for the best possible results. Broadly speaking, you’ll want your skin to be as clean and clear as possible, and to minimise any agitation that might cause excess bruising or bleeding. Here are some tips:

• Avoid all skin treatments, including peels, laser treatments and hair removal (including shaving) for at least a week before your treatment.
• Avoid exercise, alcohol and blood-thinning medications for at least two days before your appointment.

Our clinic is a safe, welcoming and relaxed environment. When you arrive, we’ll review your plan, conduct the procedure, and then keep you for a brief monitoring period. You’ll be all set to leave in no time. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the day:

• You’ll arrive with clean, makeup and product-free skin.
• We’ll review your treatment agenda to ensure you know exactly what to expect and approve of it.
• At your request, we’ll apply a localised numbing cream to the injection point to minimise your discomfort.
• We’ll complete the injection procedure.
• We’ll ask you to stay for a brief monitoring period, where we can watch for unexpected adverse effects.

Your glabellar line injectable treatment is minimally invasive and will heal quite fast. However, the area may feel slightly tender for the first 24 hours. We recommend you keep your skin moisturised using our Hydra-vital light moisturising gel cream. 

You may notice a bumpy or uneven texture to the skin above the injectables. This is perfectly normal — it’s just the injectable substance settling into the dermis. Gently massage the area with a cool, wet towel or a cold pack, and your skin will even out.

• Do not sleep or put undue pressure on your face for at least four days.
• When washing and cleaning your face, take care to be gentle.
• Avoid alcohol, exercise and blood-thinning medication for at least four days.

If you feel any discomfort or have any concerns whatsoever, give us a call for advice.