Line and Wrinkle Reduction Sydney

The development of lines and wrinkles is a natural part of the ageing process, but repeated facial expressions can often lead to more prominent and lasting creases. At MUSE Clinic in Sydney, we offer subtle and effective treatments designed to soften these lines and restore a more youthful, relaxed appearance.

Deep facial creases can sometimes give the impression of tiredness, tension, or age beyond your years. Our tailored approach focuses on the underlying causes of these lines, helping to smooth and refine your natural features.

Backed by scientific research and clinical expertise, our treatments provide a straightforward and minimally invasive way to address the visible effects of facial movement over time. Sessions are brief and designed for comfort, yet the results can be long-lasting.

With an in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy and advanced application techniques, the team at MUSE Clinic is committed to helping you look refreshed, vibrant, and confidently you.

What to Expect

A typical appointment lasts no longer than 30 minutes.

During your appointment, the skin is gently cleansed and the treatment is applied to the targeted areas. If you’re concerned about discomfort, we offer a number of strategies to ensure comfort during the procedure. The treatment works beneath the surface to ease facial tension, which can help reduce strain on the skin and ultimately improve the appearance of wrinkles.

This approach is effective in softening the appearance of fine lines and creases caused by repeated facial movements. Over time, it not only improves the look of existing lines but also helps slow the formation of new ones by addressing the source of ongoing stress in the treated areas.

To maintain optimal results, most individuals return every three to four months for a follow-up session. However, with regular care, many find they need less frequent visits to preserve the refreshed appearance.

What Can Be Treated to Reduce Wrinkles?

Here are some of the most common areas and concerns that can be treated:

• Frown Lines: Furrows or vertical lines that appear between the eyebrows
• Surprise Lines: Horizontal lines that appear across the forehead
• Bunny Lines:Lines that appear on the nose when it is scrunched
• Crow’s Feet: Lines around the sides of the eyes
• Under Eye Lines: Lines that appear underneath the eyes

While these are some of the most common areas of concern, other areas include:

• Neck Bands: Removes vertical lines across the neck
• Gummy Smile: Relax the muscles that cause an excessive amount of upper gum to show when smiling
• Turned Down Mouth: Lift the corners of the mouth
• Flared Nostrils: Reduce the appearance of larger nostrils
• Canine Smile: Reduce the appearance of a snarled smile
• Jawline Slimming (Masseter): Reduce the appearance of a wide jaw
• Hyperhidrosis: Reduce sweat gland activity to reduce excessive sweating
• Calf Muscle Slimming: Reduce the appearance of large calf muscles
• Trapezius Slimming: Reduce the size of developed muscles to give a more delicate neckline.

Ideal Candidates for Wrinkle Reduction

To determine whether this treatment is suitable for you, a consultation at MUSE Clinic in Sydney is essential. During this session, we will assess your individual features, review your medical history, and discuss your goals to create a tailored approach based on your needs.

We take into account the depth and severity of the lines or creases you’d like to address, ensuring that any recommended treatment aligns with your expectations and desired outcome.

As a general guideline, candidates should be in good physical and mental health and hold realistic expectations regarding what the treatment can achieve. This option is not suitable for individuals who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have certain underlying neurological conditions. Additionally, it’s important that the skin in the treatment area is healthy and free from active infections or concerns.

The Wrinkle Reduction Procedure

This treatment works by calming the activity in specific facial areas that are responsible for repeated movements, helping to reduce the visible impact these motions have on the skin over time.

The specific steps of the procedure will vary, depending on the goal of the treatment and the area that is being treated:

• To address fine lines and visible creases, the treatment targets areas of repeated facial movement to ease tension beneath the skin. This helps soften existing lines and prevent further deepening over time. During your session, your practitioner may ask you to frown, squint, or make other expressions—this allows for a precise assessment of how your facial muscles move and where the treatment will be most effective.
• If your goal is to reduce the appearance of a gummy smile, the treatment can be applied to specific areas that help soften the elevation of the upper lip. Typically, this involves assessing the muscles near the sides of the nose, which are responsible for lifting the lip too high when smiling. By gently relaxing this movement, the smile appears more balanced with less gum exposure.
• If your treatment is focused on contouring the calf area, the approach involves assessing the underlying muscles to gradually reduce their prominence and create a more streamlined appearance. The treatment will be carefully tailored based on the natural size and shape of your calf muscles to achieve balanced, proportionate results.
• To address flared nostrils, treatment can be applied to specific areas around the nose to subtly reduce muscle activity, helping to soften the appearance of the flare and create a more refined nasal contour.
• To sculpt a wide jaw, treatments can weaken the muscles around the jaw, creating a smaller jawline.
• For those seeking relief from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), treatment can be applied to targeted areas—such as the underarms—to help reduce overactive sweat gland activity by limiting the signals that trigger excessive perspiration.

During your consultation at MUSE Clinic in Sydney, your clinician can determine the specific procedure steps and explain your treatment plan so that you know what to expect.

Wrinkle Reduction Recovery

After your treatment, you may notice some small red bumps on the treatment area, which should fade within about half an hour. You may also have some minor swelling or bruising that should subside within one week. During your consultation, your clinician will provide you with some recovery instructions to make sure that you know how to care for the treatment area after your procedure.

To ensure an efficient recovery, you might be instructed to:

• Try to move the muscles in the treated are within the first few hours after treatment
• Try to sleep with your head elevated to reduce swelling
• Avoid rubbing the treatment area for eight hours
• Avoid strenuous exercise for one day
• Avoid excessive exposure to heat and sunlight for about three days
• Avoid taking any types of blood thinning medication that will be identified during your consultation

Wrinkle Reduction Results

While the results of your treatment won’t be immediate, you can typically expect to see noticeable changes within five to seven days. Over this time, lines and creases will begin to soften, with full results generally visible after two weeks.

The effects usually last between three to six months, though this can vary depending on the amount of product used and individual response to the treatment. As the effects gradually wear off, lines may slowly return, at which point a follow-up session is recommended to maintain results. With ongoing use, many patients find that lines appear less pronounced over time, meaning fewer treatments may be needed in the future.

Risks and Side Effects of Wrinkle Reduction Treatments

Although cosmetic procedures of this nature are considered non-invasive, all treatments carry some degree of risk and the potential for side effects. Most reactions are minor and temporary. However, if you experience any persistent or concerning symptoms following your treatment, it’s important to contact your healthcare provider promptly. Risks and side effects of wrinkle treatments can include:

• Swelling
• Headaches
• Bruising
• Redness
• Small red bumps
• Pain or numbness
• Nausea
• Blurry vision
• Drooping of the upper eyelid or the forehead

Your clinician will explain the associated risks and complications of wrinkle reduction treatment during your initial consultation.