There are two types of wrinkles: dynamic wrinkles and static wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are caused by facial muscles that move when you smile, laugh, and squint. These are often around the lips, on the forehead and between the eyebrows. There are also the “crows’ feet” at the corner of your eyelids. Everyone is born with dynamic wrinkles. As you age, these wrinkles get deeper and become easier to see.

Injection of specially prepared neurotoxin can make these dynamic wrinkles less noticeable. Such neurotoxin is produced by a specific type of bacteria, Clostridium Botulinum. Small doses of neurotoxin are used to reduce facial wrinkles. When injected, it blocks certain nerve signals that make muscles contract. As a result, the muscles relax, reducing unwanted wrinkles. This effect lasts for about 3–6 months. Static wrinkles are formed when collagen in the skin starts to thin. Collagen is protein just beneath and within deep skin layers. Aging and sun damage cause collagen thinning, which makes the skin stretch and sag, creating static wrinkles. These neurotoxin has been used for decades and has been proved to be very effective and safe. However, it does not erase static lines and wrinkles. There are other ways to reduce static wrinkles, such as Picoway. 

At Willamette Skin Care Center, we offer two types of injectable neurotoxins. They vary by their effective duration, and therefore have slightly different prices.  Schedule a free consultation session with us to learn more!