Refresh your appearance with injectable facial treatments
Professional muscle relaxant anti wrinkle injections to smooth skin, soften expression lines, and help protect teeth from clenching and grinding.
Anti wrinkle injections Auckland – a gentle approach to rejuvenation and relief
Looking for a non-surgical way to reduce fine lines or relieve muscle-related tension? Thompson Dental offers expert anti wrinkle treatments in Auckland that smooth expression lines and support facial rejuvenation. These treatments also help ease teeth grinding and facial discomfort. All procedures are carried out by Dr Michael Thompson, a New Zealand-registered dentist with advanced training in cosmetic injectables.
What are anti-wrinkle injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections use purified muscle-relaxing agents to temporarily interrupt nerve signals that cause specific muscles to contract. By reducing muscle movement in targeted areas, the skin appears smoother and less creased, especially around the eyes, brow and forehead.
These treatments can also reduce the effects of repetitive strain on facial muscles, helping with conditions like bruxism (teeth grinding) and tension-related headaches.
Cosmetic and therapeutic benefits
Cosmetic
- Smooth fine lines caused by repeated facial expressions
- Refresh and soften areas like frown lines and crow’s feet
- Maintain a youthful look with early-stage preventative treatments (“prejuvenation”)
Therapeutic
- Reduce jaw tension and damage caused by clenching or grinding
- Assist with tension-type headaches and facial muscle discomfort
Combined approaches for enhanced results
Our injectable treatments can be used on their own or combined with other non-surgical options like dermal fillers to target different signs of ageing. Below are two common approaches depending on your skin goals:
Skin rejuvenation for mature skin
As we age, skin loses volume and elasticity, and collagen production slows down. These changes can cause lines to deepen and skin to sag.
Injectable muscle relaxants help soften dynamic wrinkles, while dermal fillers can restore volume and definition to key areas of the face. When used together, they form a balanced and natural-looking rejuvenation plan.
Preventative treatment for younger skin
Prejuvenation focuses on preventing wrinkles before they form. Targeted muscle relaxants gently reduce repetitive muscle activity in the areas most prone to early lines—like the brow, forehead, and around the eyes.
For some patients, combining these treatments with subtle dermal filler support can help maintain smooth skin and facial balance as they age.
Why choose Thompson Dental?
Experienced practitioner
Dr Michael Thompson is a trusted New Zealand dentist and a member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. His understanding of facial anatomy, symmetry, and cosmetic enhancement ensures your treatment is both effective and safe.
Natural looking results
Our goal is always subtle enhancement – minimising wrinkles while preserving your natural expressions and facial character.
Refined formulation, reliable results
We use a purified injectable formulation favoured by many practitioners for its reliability and consistency. Its unique purity not only helps reduce the risk of resistance but has also been associated with longer-lasting results in many patients.*
*Individual results may vary.
What to expect
- Quick appointments: Most treatments take less than 30 minutes
- Gradual results: Effects appear in 5 to 10 days and can last 3 to 4 months
- Minimal downtime: You can return to most daily activities right away
- Ongoing care: Repeat treatments help maintain and optimise your results
How Anti-Wrinkle Injectables Work
Dynamic wrinkles are caused by muscle movement, such as those when you smile, laugh or squint. Common dynamic wrinkles include forehead lines and “crow’s feet” that form around your eyes. Tiny quantities of nerve-blocking “toxins” are injected into these targeted muscles causing the muscles to relax. Relaxing muscle activity can smooth out wrinkles to restore a more youthful appearance.
Injectable muscle relaxants are prescription medicines. Indications: In adults, for the treatment of cervical dystonia; blepharospasm; spasticity of the upper limb; upper facial lines: glabellar frown lines, lateral periorbital lines (crow’s feet), horizontal forehead lines. Injectable muscle relaxants have both risks and benefits, consult your doctor if Injectable muscle relaxants are right for you. Further information on the risks and benefits of Injectable muscle relaxants can be found in the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) available from www.medsafe.govt.nz or by calling 0800 822 310. Use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have side effects, see your doctor, pharmacist or health care professional. Common side effects include: Headaches; nausea; tenderness, swelling, redness, numbness or bruising of the skin; dry eye; heavy feeling of eyelid/eyebrow/forehead; face/brow not symmetrical, dropping eyelids/eyebrows. Serious Side effects are rare and include allergic reactions. Injectable muscle relaxants is an unfunded medicine, prescription charge will apply. Normal doctor charges will still apply.