01 | Treatment Overview
Consultation for Lines, Wrinkles & Facial Movement
Subtle by design. Personalised to you.
At ART FACE Clinic, treatment begins with understanding how your face moves — not simply where a line appears. We assess facial anatomy, muscle strength, proportions, symmetry and the result you would like to achieve before recommending the most appropriate treatment plan.
For some patients, the priority is softening expression lines that have become more noticeable over time. For others, treatment may form part of a preventative approach designed to reduce repeated muscular movement before lines become more deeply established.
The objective is never to erase expression. It is to create a fresher, smoother and beautifully balanced appearance while preserving the character of your face.
- 15–30 minutes
- Treatment time
- Usually within 3–7 days
- Results begin
- Around 10–14 days
- Optimum result
- Minimal for most patients
- Downtime
- Often around 3–4 months
- Duration
What Is Botox®?
Botox® is a widely recognised brand of botulinum toxin type A, a prescription-only medicine used in both aesthetic and medical practice. When clinically appropriate, very small amounts are placed into selected muscles to temporarily reduce the activity responsible for certain expression lines or functional concerns.
Every smile, frown and raised eyebrow creates movement within the muscles beneath the skin. Over time, repeated movement can contribute to lines across the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes. By carefully targeting specific muscles, treatment can soften the appearance of these dynamic lines while allowing surrounding areas to continue moving naturally.
The effect is temporary. Muscle activity gradually returns over time, which is why results usually soften progressively rather than disappearing suddenly.
02 | The ART FACE Approach
Refinement, Not Reinvention.
At ART FACE Clinic, we do not believe Botox® should make you look different.
Before treatment, your practitioner considers the strength and position of your facial muscles, brow shape, facial proportions, natural asymmetries and the way you express yourself. These details matter because the same number of units or the same injection pattern can look very different from one face to another.
The aim is not to remove every line or restrict every movement. It is to use precise, considered treatment to soften what feels distracting while maintaining expression, balance and individuality.
For some patients, that may mean an exceptionally light-touch treatment. Others may require a different pattern or dose because their muscles are naturally stronger. There is no universal treatment plan — and there should not be.
Prevention. Refinement. Balance.
Botulinum toxin may be considered at different stages of the ageing process. Some patients begin to explore treatment when expression lines remain visible even after the face relaxes. Others are more interested in preventing repeated movement from allowing those lines to become increasingly established.
Age alone does not determine whether treatment is appropriate. Skin quality, muscle strength, facial anatomy, lifestyle, previous treatment and your personal goals all influence the recommendation made during consultation.
Refreshed appearance
A naturally rested and revitalised look.
Softer expression lines
Reduced appearance of dynamic lines and wrinkles.
Natural movement
Results designed to allow expression to remain visible.
Still you
Subtle refinement that enhances rather than changes.
Precision. Balance. Natural expression. That is the ART FACE difference.
03 | What Can Be Assessed?
From Expression Lines to Facial Balance.
Botulinum toxin is best known for softening dynamic lines, but its use can extend beyond the upper face. Depending on your concern and clinical suitability, consultation may include the lower face, jawline, neck and selected functional concerns.
Upper Face
Horizontal forehead lines develop as the frontalis muscle lifts the eyebrows. Treatment is planned carefully because this muscle also contributes to brow position. The aim is to soften visible lines while maintaining a natural, expressive forehead and avoiding unnecessary heaviness.
Learn moreVertical lines between the brows are created by repeated frowning and concentration. Carefully placed treatment can reduce excessive contraction in this area, helping the brow region appear softer and less tense while preserving natural expression.
Learn moreIn selected patients, precise treatment around the muscles that pull the brow downward may create a subtle opening or lifting effect. This is not a surgical brow lift; the change is usually delicate and depends greatly on your natural brow position and muscle balance.
Learn moreFine diagonal lines can appear across the sides of the nose when smiling or scrunching the nose. Small, targeted doses may be considered where these lines are prominent and the anatomy is suitable.
Learn moreLines at the outer corners of the eyes appear with smiling and squinting. Treatment can soften their appearance while retaining warmth and movement around the eyes — an important part of keeping the result natural.
Learn moreLower Face, Neck & Jawline
The masseter muscles contribute to chewing and can create a broader or more square lower-face appearance when particularly strong. In suitable patients, treatment may reduce excessive muscle activity over time, creating a softer jawline. The same area may also be assessed for clenching or grinding concerns.
Learn moreFor patients who show more gum than they would like when smiling, selected upper-lip elevator muscles may be assessed. A small change in muscular pull can create a more balanced smile while keeping it natural and expressive.
Learn moreA lip flip uses very small amounts of botulinum toxin around selected muscles of the upper lip to reduce inward rolling and allow slightly more of the lip to show. It does not add volume in the way dermal filler does, so the result is usually subtle.
Learn moreAn overactive mentalis muscle can create a pebbled or dimpled texture across the chin. Where appropriate, reducing excessive muscle activity may allow the chin to appear smoother and more relaxed.
Learn moreVertical neck bands and downward pull through the platysma can influence the appearance of the neck and lower face. Selected treatment may help soften prominent bands and support a cleaner-looking jawline in suitable patients. Results depend on anatomy and are not a substitute for treatments designed for significant skin laxity.
Learn moreMedical & Functional Applications
Botulinum toxin also has established and specialist medical uses. At ART FACE Clinic, any functional treatment is considered separately from aesthetic treatment and requires an appropriate clinical assessment.
For localised excessive sweating, treatment may be considered for areas such as the underarms or palms. Botulinum toxin works by temporarily reducing the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands in the treated area. Suitability, expected duration and practical considerations are discussed during consultation.
Learn moreStrong masseter activity can be associated with jaw clenching or teeth grinding. In selected patients, reducing excessive muscular activity may help relieve muscle tension as part of a wider management plan. Dental or medical assessment may also be appropriate depending on the underlying cause.
Botulinum toxin is used within specific medical protocols for chronic migraine. This is different from a cosmetic forehead treatment and requires appropriate diagnosis, assessment and prescribing. Where relevant, we can discuss whether further medical evaluation is appropriate.
04 | Consultation & Treatment
A Treatment Plan Built Around Your Face.
The consultation is one of the most important parts of the ART FACE approach. You do not need to arrive knowing how many areas or how many units you need. That decision should follow a proper assessment — not precede it.
- 01
Understand Your Goals
We begin by discussing what you have noticed, what you would like to soften or rebalance, whether you have had treatment before and how much movement you would like to retain. Your medical history and any relevant medications are also reviewed.
- 02
Assess Facial Movement
Your practitioner looks at your face both at rest and in movement. You may be asked to frown, smile, raise your brows or clench the jaw so that muscle strength, asymmetry and the relationship between different areas can be assessed.
- 03
Create the Plan
If treatment is clinically suitable, the areas, placement, dose and desired degree of relaxation are considered individually. A stronger muscle does not necessarily mean a heavier-looking result; careful dosing is about controlling movement rather than simply using more product.
- 04
Treatment
The skin is cleansed and small amounts are placed into selected muscles using a fine needle. The procedure itself is usually brief. Most patients describe the injections as quick pinpricks rather than significant discomfort.
- 05
Review
The result continues to develop after you leave the clinic. Where appropriate, a review may be advised once the treatment has had time to settle so that the outcome can be assessed accurately.
The treatment should follow your anatomy — not a template.
How Much Treatment Do I Need?
There is no meaningful answer based only on age or the number of visible lines. Dose is influenced by muscle strength, anatomy, previous response to treatment, the area being treated and the amount of movement you would like to preserve. This is why two patients treating the same area may receive very different treatment plans.
05 | Results, Recovery & Aftercare
Results Develop Gradually.
Results are not immediate. Many patients begin to notice a change within approximately 3–7 days, with the effect becoming easier to assess at around 10–14 days. The treated muscles gradually regain activity over time, so results commonly last around 3–4 months, although this varies between patients and treatment areas.
Temporary redness, mild tenderness, small raised areas at injection points or occasional bruising can occur shortly after treatment. These effects are generally short-lived.
Aftercare — Keep It Simple
- Avoid rubbing or applying unnecessary pressure to the treated areas immediately after your appointment.
- Follow your practitioner's personalised advice regarding exercise, heat exposure, alcohol, skincare and other activities after treatment.
- Allow the result time to develop before deciding whether an area needs further treatment.
- Contact ART FACE Clinic if you experience symptoms that concern you or differ from the recovery guidance provided.
Your practitioner will also discuss uncommon risks and the signs that would require prompt clinical advice before you consent to treatment.
06 | Results / Gallery
Real Faces. Considered Treatment.
Subtle change should still look like you — simply fresher, softer and more balanced.
Explore ART FACE results across facial rejuvenation, upper-face concerns, lower-face balance and jawline treatment where appropriate.
Before & after
Glabella / Frown Lines
Forehead Lines
Crow's Feet
Before and after photography for these areas is being prepared and will be published here once patient consent is confirmed. In the meantime, examples of recent work can be discussed at your consultation.
07 | Pricing
Fixed, Transparent Treatment Fees
Our treatment fees are fixed and transparent. View the full ART FACE Clinic price list to see current treatment fees for upper-face, advanced, lower-face and functional botulinum toxin treatments.
08 | Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Patients Commonly Ask
All treatments begin with a personal consultation. Results vary between individuals and a suitability assessment is always carried out by our practitioner.
Questions about suitability? Call 07860 360406 or email contact@artface.uk.
09 | Final Consultation
Your Face. Your Movement. Your Treatment Plan.
A consultation at ART FACE Clinic is designed to help you understand what is contributing to the concern you see and which treatment options, if any, may be appropriate for you.
We will assess your facial movement, proportions and medical suitability, discuss the result you would like to achieve and create a plan that respects the individuality of your face.
Not more treatment. The right treatment, in the right place, for the right face.
Ready when you are
Whether you're ready to arrange your appointment or simply have a question, we're here to help.