Wrinkle treatment with muscle-relaxing injections
With increasing skin aging, the expression lines on the face deepen significantly. Expression lines are caused by repetitive muscle contractions and remain visible over time even in a relaxed facial state. Expression lines include, among others, forehead lines, frown lines, and crow's feet.
Over time, facial expressions such as frowning, smiling, or squinting leave visible marks in the form of wrinkles. These so-called mimic wrinkles arise from the repeated activity of certain facial muscles. Particularly affected are the forehead region, the area between the eyebrows ("frown line"), and the eye area ("crow's feet").
By targeted injections with a muscle-relaxing medication, muscle activity in these areas can be temporarily reduced. The overlying skin can relax, which can soften wrinkles and make the appearance smoother and more refreshed. The goal of the treatment is not a complete muscle blockade, but a natural, fresh facial expression—without restricting facial expressions.
The treatment is performed on an outpatient basis in the practice. After a thorough medical consultation and assessment, the active ingredient is injected into the corresponding muscle areas with a fine needle. The treatment is generally well tolerated. Initial effects are usually visible after a few days, with the maximum result visible after about 10–14 days. The effect typically lasts 3 to 6 months and can be repeated if necessary.
The active ingredient used is subject to medical prescription. Therefore, a personal medical consultation is required before the treatment, during which suitability and possible risks are individually discussed.
Important: The wrinkle treatment with muscle-relaxing injections does not replace comprehensive skin care or volume-enhancing treatments. Depending on the skin condition, a combination with other procedures may be advisable—we are happy to provide you with individual advice on this.
If you are not sure which aesthetic treatments are best suited to your individual needs, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our dermatologists. The consultation costs CHF 100 and takes about 20 minutes. This amount will be deducted from the cost of your aesthetic treatment. The consultation costs and aesthetic services must be paid directly on site after the procedure. In order to be able to assess your facial skin in the best possible way, please come to the aesthetic consultation without make-up.
The following payment conditions apply to so-called self-pay services, which are not covered by TARMED and are therefore not covered by health insurance: 30 days total amount, or the option to make partial payments of your choice with attractive interest rates (minimum payment 5% of the outstanding amount per month). In case of insufficient creditworthiness, no invoice can be issued and the amount is due immediately after the treatment on site. If necessary, creditworthiness can be clarified in advance.
Appointments that have already been made can be canceled free of charge up to 24 hours before the appointment. Please inform us by phone, email, Whatsapp or a voice message on the answering machine. To cancel an appointment booked online, use the cancel button in the confirmation email. If an appointment is canceled less than 24 hours before the appointment or not canceled at all (no-show), the patient is liable for compensation. If a treatment can no longer be carried out due to a patient delay, the obligation to pay compensation also applies.
All details can be found here in our GTC.