No. 01 · Nurse-led

Anti-Wrinkle
Injections.

Prescription anti-wrinkle tailored for soft, movement-friendly results. Never frozen — always you.

Nurse Rachel performing anti-wrinkle injections at Refined Medical Aesthetics, Seaton Delaval
Duration
30 mins
Downtime
None
From
£150
The approach

What to expect.

Rachel uses low-dose, precision injection protocols to soften expressive lines while preserving natural movement. Every treatment begins with a facial mapping consultation — dose, pattern and placement are adjusted to the way your face actually moves.

Areas we treat: Forehead · Frown lines · Crow's feet

How it works

Three steps.

01
Consultation
We start with a conversation about your goals, history and suitability — never a needle.
02
Treatment
Delivered by Rachel with medical precision, using prescription-only products sourced through licensed pharmacies.
03
Two-week review
Included with every appointment. Small tweaks at this review are on the house.
Pricing

What it costs.

Honest pricing, no hidden fees. Most clients start with one or two areas — three is for clients who already know what they want.

Treatment Price
1 area — forehead, frown lines, or crow’s feet £150
2 areas £180
3 areas £210

Two-week review included on every treatment. Free 30-minute consultation if you’re new — book online or message me on WhatsApp.

The science, plainly

What it actually is.

Anti-wrinkle injections are a Prescription Only Medicine — botulinum toxin Type A — that I prescribe and inject myself. You’ll have heard one of the brand names: “Botox” is one of several. They all work the same way.

When I inject a small dose into a specific muscle, it temporarily blocks the signal between the nerve and the muscle. The muscle softens. The skin lying over it stops creasing the way it has been. Lines that were starting to settle in get a chance to fade.

Areas I treat here: forehead lines, glabella (the “11s” between your brows), and lateral canthal lines (crow’s feet around the eyes). Advanced areas — masseter for jaw slimming, brow lift, lip flip, gummy smile, neck lift — live on the Advanced Anti-Wrinkle page.

The goal is never to stop your face moving. It’s to soften the lines without freezing the expression. You should still look like you. Still smile, still frown, still show feeling — just with fewer creases settling in for the long haul.

It’s prescription only because it has to be. I prescribe it, I source it through licensed pharmacies, and every vial is traceable. If a clinic offers a discount on “Botox” without an in-person consultation — that’s a red flag.

Suitability

Who this is for.

You’re a good candidate if you:

I won’t treat you — or I’ll ask you to wait — if you:

On the day

From door to done.

First appointment? We start with a proper consultation. That bit’s free, 30 minutes, no needle.

When you come in for treatment: kettle on. We go over your medical questionnaire — anything new since last time, any meds, anything I should know. I clean the treatment area, mark a few injection points, and inject. Each injection is a tiny scratch — over in seconds. The whole appointment is around 20 minutes.

You can drive home. Light makeup is fine after a few hours. Most clients head straight back to work or to pick the kids up.

Aftercare

The 24 hours rules.

If anything worries you in the first week — the small bruise that’s getting bigger, a feeling that one side has dropped — message me on WhatsApp. I’d rather you ask than wonder.

Risks, openly

What I tell everyone.

No medical procedure is zero-risk. The common things — small bruise at an injection point, mild headache for a day, brief asymmetry that settles by the 2-week review — are usually mild and self-resolving.

Rare complications include eyelid or brow drop (typically resolves within weeks as the medicine wears off), and very rarely, an allergic reaction to the product. I’m trained to spot and manage these. We go through every risk in detail at consultation, you sign a consent form, and you leave with my direct number.

NMC-registered, fully indemnified, and on the regulators’ lists at NMC, Save Face and JCCP.

Common questions

Good to know.

Does it hurt?
The needles are ultra-fine. Most clients describe it as a tiny scratch — the whole treatment is over in under 10 minutes.
When do I see results?
You’ll notice softening from day 3, with full results around 14 days. We always invite you back for a 2-week review on the house.
How long does it last?
Typically 3–4 months for most clients. Results tend to extend with regular, well-spaced treatments.
Will I look frozen?
Not the way I do it. The goal isn’t to stop movement — it’s to soften it. You should still look like you, still be expressive, just with lines that don’t settle in as deeply.
What’s the difference between Botox and anti-wrinkle injections?
“Botox” is one brand name for botulinum toxin Type A — the active ingredient. There are several brands (Botox, Azzalure, Bocouture, Alluzience). They all work the same way. The bigger question is who’s injecting and at what dose, not which brand.
Can I have it if I’m trying to get pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding?
Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding — we’d wait. If you’re trying, there’s no published data showing a problem, but I generally recommend pausing until after.
Can I exercise after treatment?
Not for 24 hours. After that, back to normal. The 24-hour rule is about keeping the medicine where I placed it — heavy exercise increases the chance of it migrating.
Will I be able to drive home?
Yes. There’s no anaesthetic, no sedation. The injection is a tiny scratch and the appointment is under 20 minutes.
What if something doesn’t settle right at the 2-week review?
Small tweaks at the 2-week review are on the house. That’s not a sales line — it’s how I make sure every result is even and right. If we need to adjust dose or pattern next time, we will.
Do you treat 4 or 5 areas?
Yes — we move into “advanced anti-wrinkle” territory: brow lift, lip flip, masseter (jaw slimming), gummy smile, neck lift, smokers’ lines. Those are listed on the Advanced Anti-Wrinkle page from £150.
Support your result

Homecare between treatments.

Rachel curates the WBco homecare line for clients who want medical-grade skincare between treatments. Explore at shop.refinedmedicalaesthetics.uk.

Ready?

Book a consultation.

£0 · 30 minutes · Walk out with a plan, not a pressured booking.

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Areas we serve

Across the North East.

Clients drive in from across the North East for anti-wrinkle treatment at Refined. If you're in one of these towns, the dedicated page covers your drive route, parking, and town-specific FAQs.

Tynemouth · 4 miles
Anti-wrinkle injections in Tynemouth
12-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Cramlington · 4 miles
Anti-wrinkle injections in Cramlington
10-min drive via the A189.
Newcastle upon Tyne · 8 miles
Anti-wrinkle injections in Newcastle
25-min drive heading north on the A189.
Blyth · 3 miles
Anti-wrinkle injections in Blyth
9-min drive via the A193.
Morpeth · 12 miles
Anti-wrinkle injections in Morpeth
22-min drive via the A192.
North Shields · 5 miles
Anti-wrinkle injections in North Shields
15-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Further reading

From the journal.

Anti-wrinkle vs Botox — is there a difference?

Last updated: 7 May 2026