Wrinkle Relaxers

Expression lines are one of the most common signs of aging, and they are completely natural — but that does not mean you have to live with them if they bother you. At Creating Beautiful Smiles in Racine, WI, we offer wrinkle relaxer injections as a quick, comfortable, and highly effective way to soften the lines that form from repeated facial expressions over the years.

Wrinkle relaxers contain a purified form of botulinum toxin that, when injected in small, precise amounts, temporarily relaxes the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles. These are the lines that appear when you smile, squint, raise your eyebrows, or frown. Common areas include the forehead, the glabellar lines between the eyebrows, and the crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes. Lip lines, chin dimpling, brow lifting, and neck bands can also be addressed.

Treatments are quick — most sessions take 15 to 20 minutes — and require no anesthesia or recovery time. Results typically begin appearing within three to five days and reach their full effect within two weeks. Most patients love how refreshed and natural they look and return for maintenance treatments every three to four months.

Your wrinkle relaxer appointment at Creating Beautiful Smiles begins with a brief consultation to discuss your concerns and goals. Your provider will carefully assess your facial anatomy and expressions to determine the precise injection points and dosing needed to achieve results that look natural and suit your unique face.

The injections are administered with a very fine needle, and most patients find them very tolerable with little more than a mild pinching sensation. No numbing cream is typically needed, though it is available if you prefer it. The entire appointment usually takes under 30 minutes from start to finish.

After your treatment, you may notice small, temporary bumps at the injection sites that resolve within minutes. Mild redness or tenderness is also possible and usually clears up within a few hours. You can return to normal activities right away, though your provider will advise you to avoid lying down or exercising vigorously for a few hours. Most patients begin seeing results within a few days, with the full effect visible by two weeks.