Wrinkle & facial movement consultation.
A personalised assessment for concerns relating to expression lines, facial movement and the changes that occur with ageing.
Rather than looking at a single wrinkle in isolation, we assess how your muscles move, how your features relate to one another and what you would like to preserve or change.
A wrinkle is only one part of the picture.
It’s not really about the wrinkle.
Lines are influenced by much more than age. Facial movement, muscle balance, skin quality and the structure beneath the skin all contribute to what you see in the mirror.
That is why we prefer to assess the face in motion as well as at rest. A line may be the feature that brings you to the clinic, but understanding why it has developed helps us have a more useful conversation about your options.
How your face moves
We look at your expressions and how different muscles work together, rather than assessing your face only when it is still.
The relationship between features
Forehead, brows, eyes, cheeks and the lower face influence one another. Treating one area without considering the rest can change facial balance.
Skin quality matters too
Fine lines may also reflect changes in hydration, texture, sun exposure and skin quality, so not every concern is best approached in the same way.
What you want to preserve
Your expressions are part of your identity. We want to understand what bothers you, but also what you do not want to change.
The aim of consultation is not to identify every possible treatment. It is to understand your concerns and determine whether any intervention is appropriate for you.
Areas we commonly assess in consultation.
Some people come in concerned about one particular line or feature. Others simply feel they look tired, heavy or more tense than they used to. Consultation helps us understand the area that concerns you while keeping the rest of the face in mind.
Forehead & frown
Concerns may include expression lines, heaviness, overactivity or a tense appearance.
Eye area & brow position
Fine lines, brow shape, asymmetry and the way the upper face frames the eyes are often part of the discussion.
Lower face movement
Downturned expression, chin tension and changes around the mouth may influence overall facial expression.
Jaw tension & clenching
Some patients are more concerned about jaw tightness, clenching or a strong lower-face appearance.
Facial balance
Sometimes the issue is not a single wrinkle at all, but how one area is affecting balance across the face.
What to preserve
Consultation is also about understanding the character, movement and expression you do not want to lose.
Not every concern requires treatment, and not every person will suit the same approach. Recommendations are made only after individual consultation and assessment.
Areas we assess.
A facial consultation considers more than one line or one feature in isolation.
We look at facial movement, proportions, balance and the relationship between different areas of the face. We also want to understand what concerns you, what you would like to change and what you would prefer to preserve.
The areas shown are examples of features that may be considered during consultation. Assessment does not mean treatment will be recommended in every area.
Start with a conversation.
Cosmetic medical consultations are available at Dermal Distinction for concerns relating to facial movement, expression lines and changes in facial appearance.
Your consultation gives us time to understand what is bothering you, assess your facial movement and anatomy, and discuss whether there are appropriate options for you.
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There is no single approach that suits every face. Recommendations depend on your concerns, anatomy, facial movement, medical history and what you would like to achieve.
Why isn't pricing shown here?
Some cosmetic medical options may involve prescription-only medicines. For this reason, pricing associated with those options is not displayed publicly on our website.
Where appropriate, treatment options and their associated costs can be discussed with you privately following your consultation and assessment.
Consultation does not mean treatment
You are welcome to come in simply to understand your options. If treatment is not appropriate — or you decide not to proceed — there is no expectation that you need to have anything done.
Treatment begins with individual assessment.
At Dermal Distinction, your concerns, facial anatomy, medical history and treatment goals are considered before suitable options are discussed.
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