No. 01b · Nurse-led

Advanced anti-wrinkle
in Whitley Bay.

Brow lift. Lip flip. Bunny lines. Masseter slimming. Precise techniques for experienced clients.

St Mary’s Lighthouse at Whitley Bay, near Refined Medical Aesthetics in Seaton Delaval.
Duration
30–45 mins
Downtime
None
From
£150
The approach

What to expect.

Advanced anti-wrinkle goes beyond the three classic areas. Used sparingly. In the right person. These techniques lift the brow. Soften a gummy smile. Rebalance a heavy jaw. Always built on the basics working well first.

Areas we treat: Brow lift · Lip flip · Masseter · Bunny lines

Advanced anti-wrinkle treatment at Refined Medical Aesthetics, Seaton Delaval near Whitley Bay.
How it works

Three steps.

01
Consultation
A proper chat first. Your goals. Your history. Suitability. No needle today.
02
Treatment
Done by me. Prescription-only products. Sourced through licensed UK pharmacies.
03
Two-week review
Included with every appointment. Small tweaks at this review? On the house.
Pricing

What it costs.

Advanced areas vary in price. Most cost the same as one “classic” area. Masseter, neck and the over-sweating protocol cost more. They use more product and more time.

Treatment Price
Brow lift £150 Book
Lip flip £150 Book
Gummy smile £150 Book
Smokers’ lines (perioral) £150 Book
Soften upper lip lines £150 Book
DOA / downturned smile £150 Book
Pixie nose-tip lift £150 Book
Masseter (jaw slimming) £220 Book
Neck lift / Nefertiti £250 Book
Hyperhidrosis (underarms / hands / feet) £375 Book

Every advanced treatment needs an in-person consultation first. These aren’t booked off a price list. Two-week review included on every treatment.

The science, plainly

When “advanced” actually means.

Advanced protocols use the same medicine as classic anti-wrinkle. Botulinum toxin Type A. Prescription only. But injected into different muscles for different effects. The technique is more careful. Imprecise placement matters more here.

Brow lift targets the small muscles that pull the brow down. Soften those. The elevators win. The brow sits a few millimetres higher. Subtle. But measurable in photos.

Lip flip puts a tiny dose into the muscle that purses the upper lip. The lip relaxes outward. A sliver more pink shows. An alternative to filler if you want a subtle change without volume.

Gummy smile softens the muscle that lifts the upper lip too high when you smile. The smile shape stays yours. Less gum shows.

Masseter (jaw slimming) is one of the highest-impact protocols. Injecting into the masseter softens jaw clenching. Great for bruxism and TMJ pain. The jawline gradually slims over 4 to 6 weeks. Lasts 4 to 6 months.

Neck / Nefertiti lift uses small doses along the platysma (the band of muscle in the neck). It softens the downward tug on the jawline. Subtle improvement to neck-jaw definition.

Hyperhidrosis is the medical name for heavy sweating. Same medicine, injected into the underarm, hands or feet. It blocks the signal to sweat glands for 4 to 6 months. Genuinely life-changing for people who’ve struggled with this for years.

Suitability

Who this is for.

Advanced protocols suit you if you:

I’ll typically suggest classic anti-wrinkle first if you:

On the day

From door to done.

First time? Consultation is required. Advanced protocols aren’t booked off a price list. We talk through what you want to fix. I look at your face in proper lighting. We agree the plan.

On treatment day, we cover consent and the questionnaire. Numbing cream isn’t usually needed (the injections are tiny). Available if you want it. Each injection takes a few seconds. The whole appointment is 30 to 45 minutes depending on areas treated.

Results show from day 3 to 5. Peak at day 14. I always do a 2-week review on the house. For masseter and neck, the muscle-thinning effect builds over 4 to 6 weeks.

Aftercare

The same rules apply.

Risks: brief asymmetry that fixes at the 2-week review. Mild headache for a day. Pinpoint injection marks. For brow lift, eyelid drop is the rare complication we cover in detail. Everything resolves fully as the medicine wears off. That’s the safety net.

Common questions

Good to know.

Am I a candidate for advanced protocols?
Usually only if you’ve had classic anti-wrinkle for a while. So we know how your face responds. Consultation first. Always. These aren’t treatments to dive into without a proper chat.
How soon do I see a brow lift?
Subtle lift from week 1. Peak at 2 weeks. Lasts roughly 3 months. The lift is millimetres. Not centimetres. A soft tweak. Not a surgical brow lift.
Does masseter slimming hurt?
The injection is quick. Well-tolerated. The masseter is a deep muscle. The needle goes in cleanly with very little surface sensation. Some clients get mild jaw fatigue or aching for a few days. It settles.
How long does masseter last?
4 to 6 months for the muscle-thinning effect. Bruxism and clenching often improve for longer than the visible slimming. We usually re-treat at 5 to 6 months.
Will a lip flip make my lips look done?
No. That’s the whole point. A lip flip relaxes the upper lip muscle. A sliver more pink shows when you’re at rest. No volume added. Lasts 6 to 8 weeks. Shorter than classic anti-wrinkle because the muscle is small.
What happens if my brow drops?
Eyelid or brow drop is rare. It’s the named risk for brow-lift treatments. If it happens, it resolves as the medicine wears off. Usually within a few weeks. We cover it in detail at consultation. You sign consent. I always start conservatively.
How does the hyperhidrosis treatment work?
Same medicine. Injected into the area where you sweat. Underarms most often. It blocks the nerve signal to the sweat glands. Effect lasts 4 to 6 months. For people who’ve struggled with heavy sweating for years, it’s genuinely life-changing.
What about a “Nefertiti” or neck lift?
Several small doses along the platysma. That’s the rope-like muscle in the neck. They soften the downward tug on the jawline. Best for clients with strong platysmal banding or visible neck cords. It’s subtle. I don’t recommend it as a stand-in for a surgical lift.
Can I have advanced and classic anti-wrinkle at the same appointment?
Often, yes. That’s how most clients have it. Three classic areas plus a lip flip. Or classic plus brow lift. We work it out at consultation.
Can I have it if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. We wait. The principle is to put non-essential treatments on hold during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Ready?

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Areas we serve

Across the North East.

Clients travel from across the North East for advanced anti-wrinkle treatment at Refined. Pick your town below for the drive, parking and local questions.

Tynemouth · 4 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Tynemouth
12-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Cramlington · 4 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Cramlington
10-min drive via the A189.
Newcastle upon Tyne · 8 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Newcastle
25-min drive heading north on the A189.
Blyth · 3 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Blyth
9-min drive via the A193.
Morpeth · 12 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Morpeth
22-min drive via the A192.
North Shields · 5 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in North Shields
15-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Gosforth · 8 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Gosforth
20-min drive via A191 then A189.
Jesmond · 9 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Jesmond
22-min drive via A1058 or A189.
Darras Hall · 14 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Darras Hall
28-min drive via A189 then A696.
Ponteland · 12 miles
Advanced anti-wrinkle in Ponteland
25-min drive via A696 then A189.

Last updated: 7 May 2026