Skin Services · Indiranagar & Bellandur

Wrinkle Relaxer in Bangalore

A wrinkle relaxer is a botulinum toxin injection that eases the muscle contractions behind forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet. The same injection also has recognised medical uses — jaw clenching, tension headaches and excessive underarm sweating among them.

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Doctor marking treatment areas before a wrinkle relaxer injection at The Aesthetic Edge

Is this you?

Expression lines have started to stay on my face after the expression has gone.

I clench or grind my jaw, and my lower face has squared off because of it.

Underarm sweating soaks through my shirts however careful I am.

Treatment at a glance

SessionsOne sitting, then a review once the effect has settled

Session timeAbout 20 to 30 minutes, plus numbing time

Results visibleFrom about four to seven days

Repeat intervalUsually every three to six months for cosmetic areas

DowntimeNone for most patients — normal activity the same day

Consultation₹500, waived off against treatment

What it does for you

Eases lines caused by movement

Forehead lines, frown lines between the brows and crow's feet all come from repeated muscle contraction. Relaxing that contraction lets the skin above it crease less.

Helps jaw clenching and grinding

Injected into the masseter muscle it can reduce the force of clenching and grinding, which many patients find eases jaw soreness and tension headaches. The lower face also softens as the muscle relaxes.

Reduces excessive underarm sweating

For hyperhidrosis, injections into the underarm can meaningfully reduce sweat production for several months at a time.

A treatment plan, not a fixed dose

The doctor decides the areas, points and dose after examining how your face and jaw actually move, and after taking a full medical history.

No surgery and no general anaesthetic

The whole appointment is measured in minutes, and most patients go straight back to work afterwards.

How the treatment works

Consultation and history

The doctor confirms what is actually causing your concern — muscle movement, volume loss or skin quality all look similar in a mirror and need different treatments.

Marking the injection points

Points are mapped for your own muscle anatomy and marked on the skin, and a numbing cream is left on for 30 to 45 minutes if you would like one.

The injections

Botulinum toxin is placed with a fine needle at each marked point. Most people describe it as a quick sting rather than pain.

Follow-up

Once the effect has fully settled, the doctor reviews the result and adjusts individual points if anything has taken unevenly.

Side effects, honestly

Most patients experience none of these. Some patients, in rare cases, may notice the following — listed because you deserve the full picture before you decide.

Short-lived redness or small bumps

Expected at the injection points and usually gone within an hour or two.

Bruising

Possible, particularly around the eyes or if you take blood thinners. Generally clears within a few days.

Headache in the first day or two

Some patients report a mild headache after treatment of the upper face. It is usually brief and settles on its own.

Uneven settling

Occasionally one side takes more than the other, or a brow sits slightly differently. This is why the follow-up visit exists — small adjustments are made then.

About this treatment

"Wrinkle relaxer" and "Botox" describe the same class of injectable. The name on this page is the one patients searching for the treatment by effect rather than by brand tend to use.

Ask us about wrinkle relaxer

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Questions patients ask

How soon will I see results, and how many sessions do I need?

Most patients begin to notice a change within four to seven days, and the result settles by about two weeks. It is a single-sitting treatment; repeat sessions are usually every three to six months to maintain the effect.

Is a wrinkle relaxer the same thing as a dermal filler?

No. A wrinkle relaxer reduces muscle movement, so it suits lines caused by expression. A filler adds volume, so it suits hollowing and static creases. Some patients need one, some need both — the consultation decides.

Will it freeze my expressions?

A frozen look comes from over-dosing rather than from the treatment itself. Dosing here is deliberately conservative and reviewed at follow-up, so the aim is softer lines with expression intact.

Is there any downtime?

Very little. Most patients resume their usual activities the same day, avoiding exercise and lying flat for the first few hours.

Do the injections hurt?

Most patients report only mild discomfort. The needles are very fine, and numbing cream is available if you would like it.

Are the effects permanent?

No. The effect is temporary and typically lasts around three to six months for cosmetic areas, after which normal muscle movement returns.

Is this only a cosmetic treatment?

No. Botulinum toxin has established medical uses too — this clinic offers it for jaw clenching and grinding, associated tension headaches, and excessive underarm sweating. Your doctor will tell you at consultation whether your particular concern is one it can help.

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