Smooth expression lines with subtle, doctor-led anti-wrinkle injections at Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford. Treatments are performed exclusively by Dr Mattia Parducci, focusing on safe, precise and natural results.
Doctor-led anti-wrinkle injections, planned and placed by Dr Mattia Parducci at Cannelle Skin Clinic.
Anti-wrinkle injections are for anyone bothered by the lines that repeated expressions leave behind. Frowning, squinting and raising your brows over the years gradually etch creases that stay put even when your face is relaxed, and they can leave you looking tired, tense or older than you feel. The treatment eases those lines at their source, for skin that looks smoother, fresher and more rested.
It is well suited to you if you recognise a few of these concerns:
Anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription-only treatment that relaxes the specific facial muscles responsible for expression lines. When a muscle stops pulling the skin into a crease, the line above it gradually softens. It is one of the most established treatments in aesthetic medicine, used to ease lines on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes.
Because it is a prescription-only medical treatment, it always follows a face-to-face assessment with Dr Mattia, who decides whether it is right for you and plans it around the way your face moves. Many patients also combine it with dermal fillers for a fuller result.
Every expression line starts with a muscle doing its job. Frown, squint or lift your brows enough times and the skin above those muscles eventually keeps the crease. A small, measured dose relaxes that muscle, so the skin over it settles and the line softens.
Two things matter more than the treatment itself: where it goes, and how much. Placed well, you look rested. Overdone, you lose expression. Reading how your face moves and dosing to it is the whole craft, and the reason this is a medical decision rather than a menu choice.
“I would rather start conservatively and see you again in two weeks than freeze a forehead. You can always add a little; you can’t easily take it away.”
Dr Mattia Parducci
Before treatment begins, Dr Mattia looks at how your face moves, at rest and in motion, paying attention to your forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet. This confirms the treatment is right for you and shapes a plan built around your face rather than a fixed protocol.
He cleanses the area to remove makeup and skincare, then marks the precise injection points for your chosen areas. The needles are very fine, so anaesthetic is rarely needed, though a cool compress can be applied for comfort.
The dose is placed with a series of small, precise injections into the targeted muscles. Accurate placement is what produces a natural result, so this is where clinical precision matters most, and it takes only a few minutes.
Straight afterwards, Dr Mattia checks the treated areas for even placement and gives you tailored aftercare advice. Any minor redness or small raised marks usually settle within a few hours.
Over the following days the muscle activity gradually reduces and lines begin to soften. Most people notice visible smoothing within three to seven days, with the full effect developing over about two weeks.
Results last around three to four months, after which movement slowly returns. A maintenance appointment keeps lines soft and, over time, can slow how deeply they form.
Done well, this treatment doesn’t announce itself. Forehead, frown and crow’s feet lines soften over the first week or two, and the result reads as well-rested rather than worked on, because the dose is matched to the way your face moves.
Every face responds a little differently, so at your consultation Dr Mattia will show you relevant examples and be straight with you about what the treatment can and can’t do.
Crow’s feet lines
Frown lines
Crow’s feet
Forehead
Forehead lines
Every treatment begins with a proper consultation. Dr Mattia looks at how your face actually moves before deciding whether to treat, where, and how much. Here is how a typical visit unfolds.
Arrive with clean skin if you can, and in the day before go easy on alcohol, blood-thinning supplements and hard exercise, all of which make small bruises more likely. Let Dr Mattia know about any medication or recent treatments when you book.
It is calmer and quicker than most people expect. Dr Mattia cleanses the area, marks the injection points and treats the targeted muscles with fine needles. Most people describe only a brief, mild scratch, and it takes around ten minutes.
You can return to most daily activities the same day. Just avoid rubbing the area, lying flat or strenuous exercise for the rest of the day. The result develops over the following two weeks, and Dr Mattia is on hand if you have any questions.
Anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription-only medical treatment, which means the person holding the needle matters at least as much as the treatment. At Cannelle that person is always Dr Mattia Parducci. He assesses you, prescribes for you and treats you himself, from the first question to the final check.
What you pay comes down to how many areas you treat. A single area is a different plan from a full, balanced one. For jaw slimming and teeth grinding, see masseter treatment. For heavy sweating, see hyperhidrosis treatment. Dr Mattia confirms your plan and final price at your consultation.
Prices are per session unless areas are combined into a package.
| Treatment | Prices (£) |
|---|---|
Anti-wrinkle Injectable 1 Area | 225 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable 2 Area | 285 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable 3 Area | 345 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Chin Dimpling | 75 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable DAO | 75 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Gummy Smile | 75 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Mini Brow Lift | 120 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Nefertiti Neck Lift | 225 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Masseter | 345 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Hyperhidrosis, Underarms | 495 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Hyperhidrosis, Hands | 595 |
Anti-wrinkle Injectable Trapezius | 395 |
ADD-ON Anti-wrinkle Injectable Nefertiti Neck Lift | 135 |
Anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers solve different problems, which is exactly why they are so often used together. Anti-wrinkle injections calm the muscles that create movement lines. Dermal fillers replace lost volume in areas such as the cheeks, lips and tear troughs. One softens movement, the other restores structure, and a plan that uses both, judged carefully, still looks entirely like you.
The questions we hear most before booking anti-wrinkle injections, from how it works and how it feels through to results and aftercare.
Anti-wrinkle injections relax the specific muscles that create expression lines. As those muscles ease, lines on the forehead, between the brows and around the eyes soften, and deeper wrinkles are slower to form. The aim is a refreshed, natural look rather than a frozen one.
They are a prescription-only treatment that relaxes the muscles behind expression lines, softening them at the source. Because it is a medical treatment, Dr Mattia assesses you first and plans the right approach for your face.
The most common areas are the forehead, frown lines and crow’s feet. The treatment can also address bunny lines, a gummy smile, downturned mouth corners and a dimpled chin. For the jaw, see masseter treatment. For excessive sweating, see hyperhidrosis treatment.
Most people describe only a brief, mild scratch. Because the needles are very fine, anaesthetic is rarely needed, though a cool compress can be applied if you would like extra comfort.
Lines usually begin to soften within three to seven days, with the full effect developing over about two weeks. Dr Mattia may invite you back for a review to fine-tune the result if needed.
Results typically last three to four months. Movement then returns gradually, and a maintenance appointment keeps lines soft. Over time, regular treatment can slow how quickly deeper lines form.
Yes. Dr Mattia matches the dose to how your face moves, so you keep your natural expression. A well-judged treatment softens lines while you can still frown, smile and raise your brows.
There is very little. Mild redness or small raised marks may appear at the injection points and usually settle within a few hours, so most people return to work and daily life the same day.
Yes. Many people combine it with dermal fillers for volume, or with skin-quality treatments such as Profhilo and polynucleotides. Dr Mattia can build a single plan that addresses both movement lines and skin quality.
It is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people with certain neuromuscular conditions. Dr Mattia carries out a full medical assessment at consultation to confirm treatment is safe and appropriate for you.
You can book by phone, online or on WhatsApp. Our Oxford clinic is easily reached from Summertown, Witney, Abingdon and Kidlington, and every booking begins with a consultation so Dr Mattia can plan your treatment first.
Once the how-it-works questions are covered, these are the ones that usually come next, on cost, safety and how the treatment compares.
Anti-wrinkle injections relax muscles to soften movement lines, whereas dermal fillers add volume to restore areas such as the cheeks, lips and tear troughs. In short, one calms movement and the other restores structure, and many people combine both for a balanced result.
Anti-wrinkle injections target muscle movement, while Profhilo and polynucleotides improve skin quality, hydration and firmness. They address different things and are often used together rather than as alternatives.
Carried out correctly by a qualified medical practitioner, they have a long, well-documented safety record. At Cannelle every treatment is doctor-led, uses MHRA-licensed products and follows a full medical assessment.
The most common side effects are mild and temporary: slight redness, small raised marks or the occasional bruise at the injection sites. Dr Mattia reviews your medical history beforehand to keep any risk low.
Anti-wrinkle injections at Cannelle start from £75, with one, two and three-area treatments from £225. The total depends on how many areas you treat, which Dr Mattia confirms at consultation. Full prices are listed above.
Because this is a prescription-only treatment, a doctor-led clinic means the assessment, the prescription and the injection all sit with one qualified medical practitioner. That is what keeps both safety and the final look under proper control.
Yes, and it is increasingly common. The principles are the same, adjusted for stronger muscles and a masculine look, softening lines while keeping natural, defined features.
It varies from person to person, depending on muscle strength and the areas treated. Rather than a fixed amount, Dr Mattia assesses your face and recommends the right dose for a natural, balanced result.
Yes. For jaw clenching, grinding or slimming, see masseter treatment. For underarm or hand sweating, see hyperhidrosis treatment. Dr Mattia confirms suitability at consultation.
For the rest of the day, avoid rubbing the area, lying flat or exercising, and skip facials and saunas for 24 to 48 hours. That simple aftercare helps the treatment settle evenly.
Appointments are usually available within a few days. Our Oxford clinic is convenient for patients across Oxfordshire, including Summertown, Witney, Abingdon and Kidlington. You can book by phone, online or on WhatsApp.
Cannelle patients come back year after year. Every review reflects the same things we bring to anti-wrinkle treatment: care, precision and honest advice.
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