Why Don’t My Anti-Wrinkle Injections Last Like They Used To

You used to love the results.They kicked in fast.

They smoothed everything. You felt fresh.

But lately…😩 The effect wears off too soon😶 It feels heavy or “off”🤷‍♀️ And your face doesn’t bounce back like it used to

You’re not imagining it — and you're not alone.

At Pure Aesthetics Clinic, we recently saw a new client in her 40s who said:

“It’s not lasting 3 months anymore… and it just feels heavier. I don’t recognise myself like I used to.”

Here’s what might be happening 👇

📍 1. Repeated Use Without Assessment

If you’ve had anti-wrinkle injections repeatedly without proper review or adjustment, your treatment might be:

• Overdosed → too much product causing heaviness or flatness

• Underdosed → not enough to fully relax the muscle

• Misdosed → injected in areas that aren’t actually the problem anymore

🧠 Your face changes over time. So should your treatment plan.

⚔️ 2. Muscle Compensation or Resistance?

In rare cases, your muscles may compensate — meaning when one muscle is relaxed repeatedly, others work harder. This can cause:

• New lines appearing in unusual places

• A feeling of weight or imbalance

• Faster movement return in the usual areas

True resistance (when your body makes neutralising antibodies) is extremely rare — but can happen in long-term users, especially if they've received very high doses or been treated too frequently.

👉 According to a study in the Journal of Neurology (2018), resistance is mostly seen in therapeutic patients receiving repeated high-dose toxin treatments (e.g., for dystonia or spasticity), not standard aesthetic doses.

So what you're experiencing is more likely dose fatigue, not full immunity.

🧬 3. Your Body Changes — So Must the Plan

Factors like:

• Stress

• Hormonal shifts (perimenopause, HRT, etc.)

• Metabolism

• Illness

• Medications (like antibiotics, steroids)

… can all affect how your body responds to anti-wrinkle treatment.

👩‍⚕️ If your practitioner isn’t regularly reassessing dosage, product, or placement, your results may not feel “right” anymore — because your body isn’t the same as it was 5 years ago.

💡 What We Do Differently at Pure Aesthetics Clinic

Every anti-wrinkle consultation at our clinic is:

• Personalised – your face, your lifestyle, your goals

• Safe – using UK-approved medical-grade products

• Evaluated over time – we don’t just inject; we review

We also educate clients when it’s time to:

• Take a break

• Try a different treatment area

• Combine with skin health treatments (like microneedling or mesotherapy)

• Consider switching products (if medically indicated)

🗓️ And yes — sometimes, it’s time to press pause.

✨ Case Study: “Not Lasting Anymore, and Felt Heavy”

💬 A woman in her 40s came to us after years of regular anti-wrinkle treatments elsewhere.

She felt:

“I don’t feel like myself anymore. The results are less and less.”

On examination, we found:

• Repetitive injection in the same zones

• Little to no facial balance

• Weak upper forehead muscle + overactive compensatory muscles

We adjusted her dose and spread her follow-ups to every 5–6 months instead of 3.

After two sessions:

“I feel like me again — just fresher.”

📌 Final Thoughts

If your anti-wrinkle results aren’t lasting — or feel “off” — don’t ignore it. It could be a sign your treatment plan needs updating… or your face needs a little reset.

You deserve personalised care, not copy-paste injections.

We offer free consultations at Pure Aesthetics Clinic — whether you're a first-timer or someone who’s fallen out of love with your previous results.

Book now or learn more →https://www.pure-aesthetics-clinic.co.uk/

🧠 Next Blog Tease:

✨ “Do I Need a Break from Anti-Wrinkle Injections?”

We’ll explore the signs, benefits, and whether pausing your treatment could actually help you look better long term.