Cosmetic Injectables

Anti-wrinkle injections are a cosmetic treatment that targets the muscles contributing to fine lines and the formation of wrinkles, in order to smooth, rejuvenate and slow down the signs of aging.

This treatment must be administered by a trained nurse or doctor in New Zealand. Lovely’s team of registered nurses have years of clinical and theoretical training in nursing and are required to pass additional cosmetic injectables training through the Skin Institute’s Nurse training programme. We have a commitment to the ongoing professional development of our nurses and our Training programme is overseen by the Skin Institute’s highly trained and experienced medical professionals.

You can't have antiwrinkle treatments while you are breastfeeding or pregnant. There are some other medical conditions that may make you unsuitable for treatment. If you are unsure you will meet our criteria you can book in for a complimentary consult with one of our nurses or I can ask the nurse if the medications/conditions you have mentioned contraindicate you and I can call you with the information.

Antiwrinkle injections contain an ingredient called Botulinum Toxin which works by blocking the signal from the nerve to the treated muscle. As the underlying muscle can no longer tighten and contract as forcefully, you are left with smoother and less wrinkled overlying skin. In addition to the initial improvement in skin texture, antiwrinkle treatments are effective in preventing the further development of crease lines and wrinkles appearing as you age.

Both Botox and Dysport are trusted and reputable registered anti-wrinkle brands, containing the same active ingredient (Botulinum Toxin A). Both brands deliver a high standard of result and effectiveness, therefore we offer both brands at Lovely in order to provide our customers with two great options.
Some customers may report different personal experiences with Botox compared to Dysport regarding treatment longevity or aesthetic result (‘natural’ vs. ‘frozen’) - please note there is much misinformation given to consumers and reports are inconsistent. At Lovely, we remain neutral on our available anti-wrinkle brands as we find that the factors which contribute to longevity and the aesthetic result are more likely a result of; the injection technique, the dose/ units administered, the customer's anatomy/ metabolism of the product than the brand itself.
Your nurse will discuss both options with you and will provide you with a personalised treatment plan during your consultation, based on what product you decide to proceed with.

No. There is a gradual onset where you may begin to notice a slight improvement 1-3 days after your treatment but will take 2 weeks to reach its’ full effect.

Muscle movement will be very slowly returning over time following treatment and a full dose will generally last anywhere from 3-6 months but in some cases, longevity can be shorter or longer than this. This can vary depending on:
Individual customer factors (metabolism of product/ strength of the muscle in the treatment area)
The area and type of muscle that has been treated (e.g. frown will often last longer than forehead in many individuals)
The dose administered (results will wear off more quickly if a lighter dose is used for a very natural effect)

> Forehead
> Frown lines
> Crow's Feet
> Brow Lift

We can also treat other advanced areas which can be discussed during your consultation with one of our registered cosmetic injector nurses.

Your nurse injector will perform a thorough consultation prior to your treatment in order to assess:

Your individual muscle movement
Determine your desired aesthetic results
Budget
and customise your treatment accordingly.

All customers are treated on an individual basis and our nurses are highly trained in aesthetic facial assessment in order to obtain the most natural look to highlight the warmth and maintain desired expression. We complete a follow-up review appointment at 2 weeks following the initial treatment in order to assess results and discuss any required top-up units.