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Smoothing dynamic wrinklesAnti-wrinkle injections in Meilen – refreshed, still you
Frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet can be gently softened with a muscle relaxant. You look more rested and friendly – while your facial expression is preserved. Medically planned and applied with restraint.
Dr. med. Abdurrahman Altuntas · Specialist FMH
Wrinkle treatment in brief
Anti-wrinkle injections with a muscle relaxant (neuromodulator) reduce the signal from nerve to muscle. The muscle relaxes and the overlying skin smooths. They work on dynamic wrinkles such as glabellar (frown) lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow's feet.
- 1Treatment takes about 20 minutes, usually without anaesthesia.
- 2Effect after a few days, full effect after about 14 days, usually lasting 3–4 months.
- 3Normally no downtime; follow-up examination included.
Medical responsibility: Dr. med. Abdurrahman Altuntas, Specialist FMH in Internal Medicine and NephrologyUpdated: November 2026Dynamic and static wrinkles
Not every line forms the same way – the classification determines which treatment works:
Expression lines
Appear only with muscle movement, for example when frowning or laughing. A muscle relaxant works best here.
Lines at rest
Remain visible with a relaxed face because collagen and elasticity decline. Hyaluronic acid or skin boosters are more suitable.
Combination treatment
Many lines are both: the muscle is relaxed and the etched line is gently filled.
Muscles behind the lines
Frown lines: corrugator supercilii and procerus. Forehead lines: frontalis. Crow's feet: lateral orbicularis oculi.
How the wrinkle treatment works
- Consultation – which lines bother you and how much movement should remain? We assess your facial expression
- Marking – injection points are set according to your muscles
- Injection – a few fine pricks – finished in about 20 minutes
- Check after 14 days – the full effect is visible; we adjust if needed
Health check first
Before the first treatment we ask about muscle and nerve disorders, blood thinners and a possible pregnancy.
When we advise against
For very deep static lines, drooping eyelids or if the wish does not suit your face, we advise against it or suggest another solution. Not during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Risks and side effects
Small redness or bruises at the injection sites, temporary headache and rarely a slightly drooping eyelid or asymmetry, which resolves again.
Questions about wrinkle treatment
What helps against frown lines?
For frown lines (glabellar lines) a muscle relaxant is the most common method: the muscles between the eyebrows relax and the line softens. For deep lines, hyaluronic acid may be added.
How long does a wrinkle treatment last?
The effect starts after a few days and usually lasts three to four months. The treatment can then be repeated.
Does it hurt?
We use very fine needles. Most patients feel only brief, slight pricks. Cooling is possible on request.
What should I avoid after the treatment?
Do not lie down or massage the treated areas for 4 hours; avoid sport, sauna and alcohol for 24 hours.
Which muscle causes frown lines?
Mainly the corrugator supercilii muscle, which draws the eyebrows together, and the procerus muscle at the root of the nose.
Natural, not frozen
We dose cautiously and refine at the follow-up. Appointments by telephone.