Botox vs Anti-Wrinkle Injections: What’s the Difference?
One of the most common questions we get at Meraki Aesthetics in Twickenham is: “What’s the difference between Botox and anti-wrinkle injections?”
The short answer? They’re the same thing — or at least, they refer to the same type of treatment. Here’s what you actually need to know.
What Is ‘Botox’?
Botox is a brand name — the most widely recognised brand of botulinum toxin type A. It’s similar to how people say “Hoover” when they mean any vacuum cleaner. In aesthetic medicine, there are several approved botulinum toxin brands available (including Bocouture, Dysport, and Azzalure), but Botox has become the household name for all of them.
In the UK, all botulinum toxin products are prescription-only medicines (POMs). This means they must be prescribed by a qualified medical professional — a doctor, dentist, or nurse prescriber — before they can be administered.
What Are Anti-Wrinkle Injections?
“Anti-wrinkle injections” is the more accurate umbrella term used by UK aesthetic clinics. It refers to any injectable treatment using botulinum toxin to temporarily relax the muscles that cause expression lines.
When you see a clinic advertising “anti-wrinkle injections Twickenham,” they are offering the same category of treatment as Botox — just using the clinically correct terminology.
What Do Anti-Wrinkle Injections Treat?
At Meraki Aesthetics, our doctor-led anti-wrinkle treatments address:
- Forehead lines — horizontal lines that appear when you raise your brows
- Frown lines (glabellar lines) — the “11s” between the brows
- Crow’s feet — fine lines around the outer corners of the eyes
- Bunny lines — lines on the nose when you scrunch it
- Brow lift — subtle elevation of the brow arch
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) — underarm sweating treated with the same product
- Jawline slimming — relaxing the masseter muscle for a softer facial contour
- Neck lift (Nefertiti lift) — targeting the platysmal bands in the neck
How Long Do Results Last?
Results from anti-wrinkle injections typically last 3–4 months. With regular treatment, some clients find their results last longer over time as the targeted muscles gradually become less active.
Will I Look Frozen?
This is probably the most common concern we hear — and it’s understandable given some of the results people see on social media. At Meraki Aesthetics, our approach is always balance, not restriction. The goal is to soften lines and create a more rested appearance, while maintaining natural facial movement and expression.
We assess each client’s muscle strength and movement individually. We never over-treat.
Is It Safe? Does It Hurt?
Anti-wrinkle injections are one of the most widely studied cosmetic treatments in the world and have an excellent safety record when administered correctly. At Meraki, all injectable procedures are performed with full medical collaboration — our aesthetic doctor Dr. Tara oversees all prescription-based treatments.
Most clients describe the sensation as a series of small pinches. The treatment itself takes around 20–30 minutes.
How Much Does Botox / Anti-Wrinkle Cost in Twickenham?
| Treatment | Price at Meraki |
|---|---|
| 1 Area (e.g. forehead only) | £200 |
| 2 Areas | £265 |
| 3 Areas (upper face) | £350 |
| 3 Areas + Bunny Lines | £375 |
| Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) | £450 |
| Jawline Definition & Neck Lift | £330 |
Book Anti-Wrinkle Injections in Twickenham
Meraki Aesthetics is located on St Margarets Road in Twickenham, conveniently accessible for clients from Richmond, Isleworth, Teddington, Whitton, and Brentford.
157 St Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 1RD
07904 726199