Enhance Your Natural Beauty with Subtle, Refreshing Results
At SKIN Clinics, we proudly serve Calgary and surrounding areas with treatments designed to help you age gracefully and confidently. Our wrinkle-relaxing injections are among the most trusted solutions in aesthetic medicine, offering a non-surgical way to rejuvenate the face and soften visible signs of aging. By gently calming the muscles that create dynamic wrinkles from everyday expressions like frowning, squinting, or smiling, these treatments reduce lines and restore a smoother complexion.
This advanced anti-wrinkle therapy not only softens fine lines and creases but also works proactively to prevent new folds from developing. Minimizing muscle tension beneath the skin helps maintain while supporting long-term skin health. The result is a naturally refreshed, well-rested appearance that enhances your beauty without altering your unique expressions. You’ll still be able to smile, laugh, and share every emotion, only now with smoother skin, renewed confidence, and results that reflect the art of subtle facial rejuvenation.
Discover How Expert Treatments Smooth and Refresh Your Skin
Also known by brand names such as BOTOX®, DYSPORT®, and NUCEIVA®, these purified proteins are carefully injected into specific facial muscles responsible for expression lines. By temporarily reducing repetitive muscle contractions, they smooth away common concerns such as frown lines, forehead creases, bunny lines on the nose, crow’s feet around the eyes, and fine lines near the mouth.
The treatment not only softens existing wrinkles but also works preventively to keep deeper folds from forming. Many clients notice improvements within just a few days, with full results visible at around two weeks. For continued refinement and long-term rejuvenation, sessions are typically recommended every 3–4 months.
Beyond smoothing lines, these aesthetic injections restore balance to facial expressions, giving you a refreshed and approachable appearance while maintaining natural movement. As one of the most popular options in cosmetic dermatology, this treatment has become a trusted choice for clients seeking a youthful, polished look with minimal downtime.
The Science Behind the Treatment
For those curious about how this therapy works at a deeper level, wrinkle-relaxing injections target the neuromuscular junction, where nerves communicate with muscles. Normally, nerves release a chemical messenger called acetylcholine, which signals the muscle to contract. These repeated contractions cause dynamic wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet.
When this purified protein is administered, it temporarily blocks the release of acetylcholine. This prevents the muscle from contracting as strongly, allowing the overlying skin to relax. As a result, lines soften, new creases are delayed, and the skin maintains a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Beyond visible wrinkle reduction, this non-surgical treatment also supports firmer, smoother skin and helps slow the progression of age-related changes. Over time, it has become one of the most trusted options in modern aesthetic medicine for safe and effective facial rejuvenation.
How the Treatment Works
Nerve Signal – Acetylcholine is released, triggering muscle contraction.
Muscle Contraction – Repeated movement leads to expression lines and folds.
Injection Step – The active ingredient blocks acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction.
Muscle Relaxation – Without the contraction signal, the muscle gently relaxes.
Smoother Skin – The surface appears refreshed, fine lines soften, and future creases are minimized.
This simple yet effective process explains why these wrinkle-relaxing injections remain a popular choice for achieving smooth, youthful-looking skin without surgery.
Pre-Treatment
Before You Arrive
- Complete your Health History/Intake form before your visit, or arrive 15 minutes early to fill it out.
- Have a light snack or meal 30–60 minutes prior to your appointment to feel comfortable during treatment.
What to Avoid
- Alcohol for 24 hours before treatment
- Caffeine on the day of your appointment
- Aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®), unless medically required
- Supplements such as Fish Oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and high doses of Vitamin E
- Please note: treatments are not performed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Post-Treatment
Downtime
- Most clients experience virtually no downtime.
- Small red bumps at the injection site may appear but typically fade within an hour.
What to Avoid
- Strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Lying down for 4 hours after treatment
- Applying pressure to treated areas (for example, wearing tight hats on the forehead)
- Facial massage or use of facial tools for 2 weeks
- Makeup directly over the injection sites for 24 hours
Follow-Up
- Full results will be visible in 2 weeks.
- If a touch-up is needed, your provider will schedule this during your visit, or you can call to arrange an appointment.
Treatment Information
Detail
Description
Treatments Needed
Several sessions may be recommended for the best results
Visible Results
Typically, within 2 weeks
Results Duration
3–6 months, depending on individual factors
Benefits of Treatment
Neuromodulator treatments deliver natural-looking, subtle enhancements that preserve your authentic expressions while creating a refreshed appearance. They work to soften fine lines, smooth dynamic wrinkles, and reduce the early signs of aging, leaving the skin looking more refined and youthful.
Clients often notice an overall improvement as these aesthetic injections help revitalize skin texture,, and restore a healthy glow, leaving the complexion smoother, brighter, and more vibrant. In addition, this non-surgical rejuvenation treatment can create a subtle brow-lifting effect, opening the eye area and enhancing facial balance for a refreshed, youthful contour.
By reducing the appearance of tense or negative expressions, the face appears more relaxed and approachable, reflecting a calmer, more confident version of yourself. With consistent treatments, long-term facial rejuvenation is supported, allowing you to maintain smoother skin, softer lines, and natural vibrancy over time.
Skin ConcernsThis Treatment Can Improve
Common concerns such as forehead creases, frown lines, crow’s feet around the eyes, and vertical lip lines. By targeting the repetitive muscle activity that contributes to these age-related changes, the treatment delivers smoother skin and a more balanced appearance.
They are also well-suited for softening persistent negative expressions, such as frowning, scowling, or a perpetually tired look, which often result from overactive or tense facial muscles. This creates a calmer, more approachable appearance while maintaining your natural ability to express emotion.
In addition, this wrinkle-relaxing therapy helps ease facial muscle tension that can accelerate premature aging, contribute to uneven skin texture, and place unnecessary stress on underlying tissues. By gently calming overactive muscles, the treatment reduces dynamic expression lines that form through everyday movements such as squinting, smiling, and raising the brows.
For many clients, this approach also serves as a preventative anti-aging solution, targeting the early signs of skin laxity and collagen breakdown before deeper creases become permanent. This proactive care helps radiatehelpsradiant skin quality, and long-term rejuvenation, offering visible improvements in both skin smoothness and elasticity without the need for surgery.
Most Common Treatment Areas:
- Forehead creases and frown lines
- Crow’s feet around the eyes
- Bunny lines across the nose
- Fine lines around the mouth and lips
- Brow area for a subtle lifting effect
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do results last?
+ It is typically between 3 and 6 months. Longevity depends on your metabolism, dosage, and how consistently you maintain treatments.
Will this treatment “freeze” my face?
+ No. Each treatment is tailored to your personal goals. Our providers carefully adjust dosing and placement so you look refreshed while keeping your natural expressions.
Is it painful?
+ Most clients describe the sensation as a quick pinch and are surprised at how easy it feels. Some even find the experience relaxing.
Will my wrinkles get worse if I stop?
+ No. Your skin and muscles simply return to their natural aging process. With consistent treatments over time, movement-related lines tend to remain softer.
Can I top up anytime?
+ No. Receiving treatments too frequently can reduce effectiveness. Touch-ups may be offered at 2 weeks if needed, with full treatments typically spaced 3–4 months apart.
When should I start?
+ Anytime is a good time, though many clients begin in their late 20s–30s as a preventative measure to help delay deeper lines from forming.
Are these treatments safe?
+ Ditch the standard facial for a HydraFacial, where modern vortex-fusion technology ensures painless extractions and intense hydration. Experience consistent, medical-grade results that transform your skin.
How soon will I see results?
+ Some clients begin noticing improvements within 3–5 days, but the full effect is typically visible at around 2 weeks. The skin appears smoother, fine lines are softened, and facial expressions look more relaxed yet natural.
Is there any downtime after treatment?
+ There is little to no downtime. Most clients return to their normal activities right away. Mild redness or small bumps at the injection site may appear but usually resolve within an hour, making this a convenient treatment for busy schedules.
Who is an ideal candidate for treatment?
+ Neuromodulators are suitable for adults who want to minimize fine lines, smooth dynamic wrinkles, or take a preventative approach to aging. Many clients begin in their late 20s or 30s to prevent deeper creases, while others in their 40s, 50s, and beyond choose treatment to restore a refreshed and youthful appearance.