28/10/2026
The Science Behind the Smooth
Anti‑wrinkle injections don’t “freeze your face” or magically erase lines. they work by temporarily relaxing specific facial muscles.
When a muscle contracts less, the skin above it creases less… and over time, those lines appear softer and smoother.
But here’s the science bit most people don’t know:
Muscle movement is only one part of ageing. Wrinkles also come from:
🌟Collagen breakdown (starts mid‑20s)
🌟Elastin decline
🌟Glycation from sugar
🌟Oxidative stress
🌟Dehydration of the epidermis
🌟Poor barrier function
🌟UV‑induced DNA damage
Anti‑wrinkle injections help with expression lines, but they cannot fix collagen loss, dehydration, pigmentation, or texture. That’s why results look their BEST when supported by daily habits.
To get smoother, longer‑lasting results, combine your treatments with:
🌟Clinical skincare: boosts collagen, strengthens the barrier, improves texture
🌟Nutrition: antioxidants reduce oxidative stress
🌟Sleep: overnight cellular repair increases collagen production
🌟Hydration:plumps the epidermis and reduces lines
🌟SPF: prevents UV‑driven collagen breakdown
Think of anti‑wrinkle injections as one tool in a full skin‑health system, not the whole system.
We’re offering FREE Medik8 skin consultations with Lou at Ava Medical Aesthetics to help you build the perfect routine to support your treatments and your long‑term skin health.
