Injectables
Prescription only
Anti-Wrinkle Injections
- Duration
- 15 mins
- Downtime
- Usually none. Tiny marks or mild redness normally fade within hours.
Pricing confirmed in consultation
Skin concern
Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Fine lines reflect reduced collagen, volume loss and repeated muscle movement. Clinical treatments address each contributing mechanism. The right combination depends on where lines sit and what is driving them.
Understanding the cause
What's happening in your skin
01
Three causes that often overlap
Dynamic lines, structural collagen loss and fat pad descent are three distinct mechanisms. Treating one without identifying the others limits the result.
Wrinkles are not one problem with one solution. Dynamic lines form through repeated muscle movement and gradually become fixed in the skin. Structural lines form as collagen and elastin degrade. Volume-related lines develop as fat pads thin and descend, causing overlying skin to fold. UV exposure accelerates all three.
02
One treatment rarely covers it
Most people with noticeable lines have two or three mechanisms active simultaneously. A single-modality approach addresses only one.
Anti-wrinkle injections reduce muscular activity driving dynamic lines but do nothing for structural or volume-related causes. Fillers replace lost volume but do not address skin quality above. Microneedling, chemical peels and radiofrequency stimulate collagen at the dermal level. Identifying which mechanisms are active comes first.
03
A plan for your presentation
A nasolabial fold often reflects midface volume descent, not a surface problem. Treating the fold directly without addressing the structure produces less natural results.
The right combination depends on where your lines sit and what is driving them. A purely dynamic frown line needs a different approach to one fixed in the skin over decades. At consultation, OBSERV skin analysis and clinical assessment determine which mechanisms are active before any treatment is recommended.
Recommended treatments
What we use for fine lines & wrinkles
Injectables
Dermal Fillers
- Duration
- 45 mins
- Downtime
- Usually mild. Temporary swelling or tenderness is common, often settling over 24 to 48 hours.
From £240
Injectables
Profhilo Skin Booster
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Downtime
- Usually minimal. Small bumps, redness or mild tenderness can occur temporarily after treatment.
From £170
Skin
SkinPen Microneedling
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Downtime
- Usually low. Redness similar to sunburn is common for around 24 to 48 hours.
From £180
Injectables
Polynucleotides
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Downtime
- Usually minimal. Temporary swelling, redness or small injection-site marks can occur and usually settle quickly.
From £200
Skin
Chemical Peels
- Duration
- 45 mins
- Downtime
- Varies by peel level, from little or none to several days of redness, dryness or flaking
From £100
Skin
Radio Frequency (Forma)
- Duration
- 60 mins
- Downtime
- None. Skin may look softly pink and refreshed after treatment.
From £100
Skin
Observ Skin Analysis
- Duration
- 30 mins
- Downtime
- None
From £50
Clinical perspective
The biggest shift I have seen in aesthetics over the past few years is the move away from treating individual lines in isolation toward treating the face as a whole. A single deep nasolabial fold, for example, is rarely just a fold: it reflects fat pad descent, volume loss in the midface and skin quality changes all at once. The most natural results come from addressing those underlying structural changes rather than filling the fold directly. That requires assessment first, not a menu.
Treat structure, not symptoms The whole face matters Natural results that last
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Common questions
Frequently asked about fine lines & wrinkles
What is the difference between anti-wrinkle injections and fillers?
Anti-wrinkle injections work by temporarily reducing the muscle contractions that cause dynamic lines: crow's feet, frown lines, forehead lines. They do not add volume. Dermal fillers replace or add volume beneath the skin to lift, smooth and restore facial contour. The two are often used together, targeting different mechanisms in the same treatment plan. Which is appropriate for you depends on the type and location of the lines present.
What is a biostimulator and how does it differ from filler?
Biostimulators such as Profhilo and polynucleotides work by stimulating your own collagen and elastin production rather than physically filling a space. The result is an improvement in skin quality, hydration and firmness over weeks as the body responds. They are not intended to add structural volume and work differently from, and often alongside, traditional fillers.
How long do results last?
This varies by treatment. Anti-wrinkle injections typically last three to five months. Dermal fillers last six to twenty-four months depending on the product and area treated. Biostimulators and skin quality treatments produce results that build over several weeks and are sustained for six to twelve months. Your clinician will give you realistic timelines specific to your treatment plan.
Can I start with a non-injectable approach?
Yes. Treatments such as radiofrequency, chemical peels and microneedling improve skin quality and stimulate collagen without injectables. For many people, particularly those earlier in the ageing process or those who prefer to avoid needles, these are an appropriate starting point. Your clinician will recommend a pathway based on your skin assessment.
At what age should I start treating fine lines?
There is no universal answer. Prevention-focused treatment in the mid to late twenties and early thirties, primarily skin quality and sun protection, can delay the structural changes that become harder to address later. Intervention is more effective when structural loss is mild. Your clinician will advise based on your current skin assessment rather than your age.
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Your clinician will assess your skin, review your history and design a treatment plan matched to your specific presentation, not a generic protocol.
Following an in-person consultation with our prescribing clinician, in line with current GMC, NMC, GPhC and GDC guidance.
Medically reviewed by Dr Shahe Boghossian, Medical Consultant, GMC 5204600 . Last reviewed 21 May 2026.
