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Injectables

Muscle Relaxant

Muscle relaxant injections soften the nerve signal telling specific facial muscles to contract, smoothing expression lines caused by repeated movement, such as the forehead, frown or crow’s feet, rather than by volume loss. That is different from dermal fillers, which restore volume rather than relax muscle movement.

Your practitioner places a small series of injections into the treated muscles. It feels like a quick scratch and takes 15 to 20 minutes, and we will ask you to avoid touching the area for a few hours afterwards.

Gloved practitioner injecting a client's forehead to soften expression lines
Gloved practitioner preparing a relaxed client's skin before treatment

Results are usually visible from day 3 to 4, with the full effect settling by day 14 and typically lasting 3 to 4 months before movement gradually returns. Beyond expression lines, we also treat jaw grinding and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) as separate, real uses for muscle relaxant.

Muscle relaxant injections are not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have certain neuromuscular conditions, or have an active infection at the injection site, and we will take a full history before recommending any treatment. Book a consultation and we will talk you through whether this, jaw grinding treatment or hyperhidrosis treatment is right for you.

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Treatment room with a stone feature wall at our West Hampstead clinic

Muscle relaxant treatments take place in a private room at each of our clinics. We keep sessions unhurried, talking you through your consultation and what to expect before we begin, and there is no expectation to commit to treatment until you understand what is involved.

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Important Information

Prescribing & Safety Information

Muscle relaxant injections use a prescription-only medicine. By law, it can only be prescribed by a registered independent prescriber, a doctor, dentist, or nurse prescriber, following a thorough consultation and clinical assessment. Prescriptions for our muscle relaxant treatments are arranged through Faces, an MHRA-licensed prescribing platform (Faces Pharmacy Ltd). Your prescriber reviews your medical history over a consultation, in person or by live video call, and confirms suitability before any prescription is issued. Our clinic team then administers the treatment under that prescription, with the prescriber remaining responsible for your overall care.

No prescription is issued, and no treatment takes place, without this assessment. We cannot confirm suitability, price, or availability by phone, email, or online enquiry alone. A consultation is required first.

As with any prescription medicine, muscle relaxant injections carry possible side effects, including bruising, swelling, headache, or temporary asymmetry, and are not suitable for everyone. Your prescriber will discuss the relevant risks, contraindications, and alternatives with you individually before you decide whether to proceed.

Individual results vary. Nothing on this page is a guarantee of outcome, and treatment timelines and results described here reflect typical experience, not a promised result for any individual.

FAQs

Am I suitable for this treatment?
Muscle relaxant injections are not suitable if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have certain neuromuscular conditions, or have an active infection at the injection site. This is not a complete list, so we will go through your medical history thoroughly at your consultation before recommending any treatment.
Can I return to work?
Yes, immediately. There is no downtime with muscle relaxant injections.
When can I go to the gym?
We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for the rest of the day.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients need one session per area, which we will review and top up if needed within the free top-up window.
How long do results last?
Results typically last 3 to 4 months on average, before movement gradually returns.
How much does it cost?
Pricing starts from £100 for 1 area, £200 for 2 areas or £300 for 3 areas, each with a free top-up. Jaw grinding treatment is £150 and hyperhidrosis is £250, with consultation from £10, deducted from your first session if you go ahead.

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What Our Clients Say

Consistently highly rated across independent booking and review platforms, including Treatwell.

“Fantastic experience, Ben was lovely and very knowledgable, he made me feel totally relaxed as I knew I was in good hands. Great location and I’m looking forward to returning.”

– Sarah

“Cathy was brilliant, very friendly and professional, she knew exactly what to recommend and was expert and open all the way through. Looking forward to seeing the results and to my next visit.”

– Karen

“I would recommend Derma Care to my friends. The prices are fair and the staff is professional and friendly.”

– Louise

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Choose your nearest clinic below and one of our practitioners will talk you through the right treatment for your skin.

West Hampstead

215 West End Lane, Sumatra House, NW6 1XJ

Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00

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Clapham Junction

151 Battersea Rise, Battersea, SW11 1HT

Mon 11:00–21:00 · Fri 11:00–21:00

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Kings Langley

26 Water Lane, Hertfordshire, WD4 8HN

Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri 10:00–18:00

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Treatment Information

The Team

Muscle relaxant injections are administered by our trained clinic team under the prescription of a registered independent prescriber, arranged through Faces, our prescribing partner. Every treatment is preceded by a consultation to confirm the prescription is appropriate for you, and every session is covered by our clinic’s treatment insurance.

Consultation

Every muscle relaxant treatment starts with a consultation, priced from £10, where we assess the area, talk through your medical history and confirm this is the right choice for what you want to achieve. If you go ahead with treatment on the day, the consultation fee is deducted from your first session.

Booking & Cancellation

Booking
By appointment
Rescheduling
24 hours’ notice
Cancellation
See clinic policy

Treatment Courses

Single session
Pay per visit
Course of 3+
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Payment
Card or cash