Anti-Wrinkle Injections in Edinburgh
Subtle, professional, and delivered by a clinician trained specifically in facial aesthetics. Anti-wrinkle treatment done properly looks like nothing has been done at all.
OVERVIEW
Citrus Dental Care provides anti-wrinkle injections at 1 Meadow Place, Edinburgh EH9 1JZ, near The Meadows. Anti-wrinkle treatment uses botulinum toxin type A to temporarily relax the facial muscles responsible for expression lines including frown lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, and smoker’s lines around the mouth. Treatment is performed by Dr Dimitrios Chatzikamagiannis (GDC No. 324837), who completed additional training in facial aesthetics in London. Each appointment takes 5 to 10 minutes. Results appear within 4 to 7 days and typically last 3 months. Anti-wrinkle treatment is a private treatment. Pricing is available on request from the practice.
What Is Anti-Wrinkle Treatment and Why Choose a Dental Practice?
You’re heading into Summerhall on a Friday evening, catching your reflection in the glass doors on the way in, and noticing the lines that have deepened between your brows over the past couple of years. Not dramatic, but there. The kind of thing that makes you look more tired or more serious than you actually feel. Anti-wrinkle treatment was designed exactly for that.
Anti-wrinkle injections use a highly purified form of botulinum toxin type A, a prescription medicine administered in tiny, precise doses to temporarily relax the specific facial muscles responsible for expression lines. When those muscles are relaxed, the skin above them smooths out. The lines soften. You still have full expression and full movement in the surrounding areas. You just look like a well-rested version of yourself rather than someone who has had something done.
At Citrus the treatment is performed by Dr Dimitrios Chatzikamagiannis, a GDC-registered dentist who completed additional specialist training in facial aesthetics in London. Dentists are among the most thoroughly trained medical professionals when it comes to facial anatomy, having studied the muscles, nerves, and structures of the face in precise detail as part of their core clinical education. That background matters significantly in facial aesthetics.
Is Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Right for Me?
Anti-wrinkle treatment works well for adults who have developed moderate expression lines, the kind that are visible at rest rather than only when the face is moving, and who want a natural-looking result rather than a frozen or overly altered appearance.
It is not a treatment for very deep, static lines that have been present for a long time, where dermal fillers are a more appropriate solution. It is also not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for patients with certain neuromuscular conditions, or for those on specific medications that interact with botulinum toxin. Dr Dimitrios will review your medical history at the consultation before any treatment is agreed.
What Areas Can Be Treated?
Frown lines (glabellar lines)
The vertical lines between the eyebrows that develop from repeated frowning. One of the most commonly treated areas and one where the results are consistently noticeable.
Forehead lines
The horizontal lines across the forehead that become more pronounced with age and repeated expression. Treatment here is typically combined with frown line treatment for a balanced result.
Crow's feet
The fine lines that radiate from the outer corners of the eyes when smiling. A delicate area that requires careful dosing to maintain natural expression.
Eyebrow area
Strategic placement can lift the outer brow slightly, opening the eye and giving a refreshed appearance without any surgical intervention.
What Does the Process Look Like?
Your Anti-Wrinkle at Citrus covers more ground than you might expect.
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1ConsultationDr Dimitrios reviews your medical history, assesses the areas you want to treat, and discusses realistic outcomes. A prescription for the botulinum toxin is issued at this stage as required by UK law.
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2TreatmentA series of small injections are administered to the targeted muscle areas using a very fine needle. No anaesthetic is required. Each appointment takes 5 to 10 minutes.
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3AftercareYou can return to your normal activities immediately. Avoid lying down, exercising vigorously, or applying pressure to the treated areas for the first few hours.
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4ResultsThe full effect develops over 4 to 7 days as the botulinum toxin gradually relaxes the targeted muscles.
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5MaintenanceResults typically last 3 months. A follow-up appointment is recommended to assess the result and plan your next treatment. Regular appointments help maintain consistent results over time.
How Much Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Cost in Edinburgh?
Treatment Fees
Pricing for anti-wrinkle injections at Citrus is available on request. Fees vary depending on the number of areas treated and the amount of product required, which is assessed at the consultation.
Call 0131 285 3308 or book a consultation online and Dr Dimitrios will give you a clear, written quote before any treatment is agreed. There is no obligation to proceed at the consultation appointment.
Anti-wrinkle treatment is a private treatment and is not available on the NHS.
We See Patients From Across Edinburgh and Beyond
We see facial aesthetics patients from across Edinburgh’s Southside including Newington, Bruntsfield, Tollcross, Marchmont, Morningside, and Leith, as well as patients from across the wider Edinburgh area. If you’re looking for anti-wrinkle treatment carried out by a qualified clinician with a thorough understanding of facial anatomy, we’re two minutes from The Meadows.
No sure where to begin? Just give us a ring.
Spread the Cost With Finance
For patients combining anti-wrinkle treatment with other private dental or aesthetic treatment at Citrus, 0% finance through Medenta lets you spread the combined cost into fixed monthly payments with no interest and no early repayment penalty.
REGISTRATION
Register With Citrus Dental Care
New to the area, returning after a while away, or just finally getting round to that appointment you’ve been putting off. You’re welcome here and registering is straightforward.
Here’s what you get when you join us:
- Free NHS check-ups for all registered patients
- Same-day emergency appointments when you need them
- A friendly, consistent team who gets to know you
- Membership plans from £22.50 a month
- 0% finance on private treatment through Medenta
- Gentle, unhurried care at whatever pace suits you
NHS patients are very welcome. We’re currently accepting new NHS registrations alongside private patients, which we know isn’t something every Edinburgh practice can say right now.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Anti-Wrinkle
Yes, when administered by a trained and qualified clinician using prescription-grade products. Botulinum toxin type A has been used in medical and aesthetic practice for decades and has an extensive safety record. In the UK, botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine, which means it must be prescribed by a qualified prescriber before treatment. Dr Dimitrios is a GDC-registered dentist with specialist facial aesthetics training who prescribes and administers the treatment himself at Citrus.
The injections use an extremely fine needle and most patients describe the sensation as a mild sting, similar to a light scratch, that lasts a fraction of a second. No anaesthetic is needed and most patients are surprised by how quick and comfortable the treatment is.
Not with careful, conservative dosing and precise placement. The goal at Citrus is always a natural-looking result. You should still be able to fully express yourself, smile, frown, and move your face normally. The lines simply soften rather than disappear entirely. Patients who look obviously treated have typically had too much product placed in the wrong areas.
Anti-wrinkle results typically last around 3 months before the muscle activity gradually returns and the lines begin to reappear. Regular treatment at consistent intervals tends to produce better and longer-lasting results over time as the targeted muscles weaken gradually with repeated treatment.
In some cases yes, and in others no. UK regulations require botulinum toxin to be prescribed before administration. At Citrus the consultation and treatment can happen in the same session if the prescription has been issued and you are confirmed as suitable. Dr Dimitrios will confirm at the time of booking.
The most common side effects are minor and temporary, including slight redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection sites, which typically resolves within a day or two. Headache is occasionally reported in the first 24 hours. Rarely, drooping of the eyelid or brow can occur if product migrates from the injection site, which is why precise technique and conservative dosing matter. This resolves naturally as the product wears off.