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info@scarsandlasers.co.nz
15 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand
Monday - Friday: 7:45 am - 5:00 pm
Common concern areas include the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, and lines around the mouth, where repeated expression gradually “creases” the skin. Dynamic lines can become etched into longer-lasting static lines, which can make people look more tired, stressed, or stern than they feel. We customise treatment based on your facial movement patterns, skin quality, and whether the goal is prevention, softening, or structural skin renewal.
At Scars & Lasers, we choose treatments based on whether the priority is relaxing overactive expression muscles, rebuilding collagen for etched lines, or improving overall skin quality—and we often layer options for the most natural result.
Targets specific facial muscles that create expression lines, helping reduce the “folding” that forms wrinkles—especially across the frown, forehead, and crow’s feet. It can also help with muscle-driven asymmetry (for example, uneven pull after injury/surgery or natural variation).
Wrinkle reduction works best when the skin itself is supported—treatments and medical-grade skincare can complement muscle relaxation by improving smoothness, texture, and overall skin quality.
Uses controlled energy to stimulate deeper remodelling, helping skin elasticity “bounce back” and reducing resting lines—particularly useful when wrinkles are becoming more static.
Removes and remodels damaged skin to regenerate collagen, improving the depth and severity of wrinkles. For more significant lines and laxity—especially around the eyes or mouth—more intensive resurfacing can be considered in suitable candidates.
Stimulates collagen and elastin without removing surface skin layers, making it a strong option for fine lines, early wrinkles, and texture concerns where you want improvement with less downtime.
Best Outcomes
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1-3 sessions
Procedure Time
:
5 - 15 mins
Duration of Results
:
Months, years
Back to work
:
0 - 2 days
Recovery
:
0 - 3 days
Your Specialist
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Cosmetic Nurse / Dermatologist
Anaesthetic
:
Not required or topical anesthetic cream
Cost
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$$$
Wrinkle reduction treatments are designed to soften facial lines and prevent them from becoming deeper over time.
Wrinkle reduction can be used to address multiple facial areas where expression lines commonly develop.
Wrinkle reduction is not a one-size-fits-all approach and often involves a combination of treatments.
Results and longevity depend on the type of treatment and individual response.
Wrinkle reduction treatments are considered safe when performed by trained and experienced medical professionals.
Yes. A consultation is essential before starting wrinkle reduction treatment.
Wrinkle reduction is not simply about relaxing muscles — it is about refining expression, improving skin quality, and restoring structural balance. Optimal results often require more than injectables alone.
During your consultation, we assess:
Where appropriate, wrinkle reduction may be combined with dermal fillers, biostimulators, or laser resurfacing and energy-based skin renewal to enhance texture and stimulate collagen.
Our philosophy is precise refinement — preserving character while elevating skin quality.
All wrinkle reduction treatments at Scars & Lasers operate within a specialist dermatologist-directed framework.
Our Cosmetic Nurse Injector delivers advanced injectable treatments in close collaboration with the Consultant Dermatologist.
If unsure, our team will guide you.
Wrinkle reduction is precision medicine — not high-volume cosmetics.
Our Consultant Dermatologist and Cosmetic Nurse Injector bring together more than five decades of combined expertise in cosmetic and facial aesthetic medicine.
This ensures:
Refinement requires experience.
Wrinkles are influenced by collagen loss and dermal thinning — not muscle movement alone.
We offer state-of-the-art resurfacing and energy-based devices comparable to leading international laser centres, enabling us to:
Few clinics combine advanced injectables with comprehensive resurfacing capability.
Scars & Lasers does.
All treatments are delivered within a medically governed environment, with seamless collaboration between the Cosmetic Nurse Injector and Consultant Dermatologist.
This ensures:
When choosing wrinkle reduction at Scars & Lasers, expertise, technology, and anatomical precision define the outcome.
At Scars & Lasers, refinement is deliberate — and results are enduring.
Initial effects begin to appear within 2–5 days, with full results visible at 7–10 days. On average, results last 3–5 months, though duration varies by treatment site:
2–5 days
First effects
7–10 days
Peak results
3–5 months
Average duration
Anti-wrinkle injections have been used safely in medical practice for over four decades and are considered one of the safest non-surgical cosmetic treatments available. Side effects are rare and temporary, and may include:
No long-term adverse effects have been reported when administered by trained professionals.
After anti-wrinkle injections, most patients can return to normal daily activities, but a few simple precautions help reduce the risk of bruising, swelling, or product movement.
Do:
Don’t:
A review may be recommended after the treatment has fully settled, particularly for first-time patients or when treating more complex facial areas.
For all appointment enquiries, medical referrals and urgent enquiries please contact us at info@scarsandlasers.co.nz or (09) 524 5011.
