How to Make Your Anti-Wrinkle (Botox®) Results Last Longer.
Our expert tips for smoother, fresher, longer-lasting results.
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At Meadow Lea Aesthetics, we want you to enjoy every moment of your treatment results — that soft, relaxed, naturally refreshed look that helps you feel like the very best version of yourself. While everyone metabolises Botox® differently, there are lots of simple habits and skin-loving treatments that can help you maintain and even enhance the longevity of your results.
Below are our favourite, clinic-approved ways to keep your skin looking beautifully smooth for as long as possible.
1. Commit to a Consistent Skincare Routine
Great injectables start with great skin. When your skin is hydrated, nourished and supported, your results always look better — and last longer.
Our top at-home essentials:
- A gentle, non-stripping cleanser
- Daily SPF 30–50 (this is non-negotiable)
- A quality Vitamin C serum for antioxidant protection
- Hyaluronic acid for plumping and hydration
- A retinol or retinal at night to support collagen
- A rich, barrier-strengthening moisturiser
- Healthy skin = a smoother canvas, meaning those expression lines stay softer for longer.
2. Keep Your Skin’s Collagen Strong with Microneedling
Collagen is the “scaffolding” that keeps skin firm and youthful. Microneedling stimulates fresh collagen production, helping your skin stay tighter and more resilient.
- Stronger skin structure means:
- Fine lines develop more slowly
- Botox® tends to sit better and last more evenly
- Your results look natural and glowing, not “frozen”
- A microneedling course every 4–6 weeks is a beautiful complement to your anti-wrinkle routine.
3. Add Skin Peels for Freshness and Longevity
Chemical skin peels remove dull, dead skin cells and encourage healthy cell turnover. This helps keep your complexion bright and your results crisp.
Peels can:
- Smooth the surface of the skin
- Brighten pigmentation
- Support active skincare penetration
- Make your overall Botox® results appear more refined
- Even gentle peels can make a big difference when done regularly.
4. Regular Facials Keep Skin in Its Best Condition
Think of facials as “maintenance sessions” for your skin. Professional facials (hydra-facials, deep cleansing, lymphatic, or therapeutic massage) improve circulation, hydration and overall skin quality.
Better-conditioned skin:
- Holds onto results more effectively
- Softens signs of ageing between appointments
- Gives that “fresh from the clinic” glow year-round
- Monthly facials are ideal, but even every 6–8 weeks is beneficial.
5. Treat Your Skin from the Inside too
- Injectables work best when your body is healthy and well supported.
- Diet & Supplements
- Nutrient-rich foods support collagen, hydration and healing. Aim for:
- Oily fish, nuts & seeds (omega-3s for skin health)
- Plenty of colourful fruit & veg (antioxidants)
- Protein with each meal (collagen support)
- Hydration, hydration, hydration
- Consider supplements like collagen peptides, Vitamin C, zinc and omegas if appropriate.
- Sleep
- Good sleep is your natural repair cycle. Poor sleep increases inflammation and accelerates ageing — meaning results fade faster. Aim for 7–8 hours of restorative sleep each night.
6. Avoid the Habits That Break Down Your Results
Some everyday habits can make anti-wrinkle results wear off sooner.
Try to avoid:
- Excessive sun exposure (always use SPF)
- Smoking, including vaping
- Very high-intensity exercise for the first 24–48 hours
- Rubbing or massaging the treated area early on
- Poor hydration — dry skin looks older faster
7. Keep Up With Your Maintenance Appointments
Botox® is most effective when topped up before the muscle fully regains strength. For most clients, this is around 3–4 months.
Consistent treatments:
- Maintain smoother lines long-term
- Prevent deeper lines from forming
- Keep results stable, subtle and natural
- We’re always happy to help you plan a personalised treatment schedule.
8. Consider Complementary Treatments
Certain treatments pair beautifully with anti-wrinkle injections and help maintain an overall youthful appearance:
- Skin boosters for deep hydration and glow
- Dermal fillers for restoring lost volume
- LED light therapy for healing and collagen stimulation
- Lymphatic drainage Buccal massage to reduce puffiness and improve circulation
- These don’t directly “extend” Botox® results but they enhance overall skin health — which makes your results look better, for longer.
In Summary
Prolonging your Botox® results is all about supporting the skin — inside and out. With thoughtful skincare, healthy habits, and gentle, regular treatments like microneedling, facials and peels, you can enjoy smoother, softer, more radiant results for months.
If you’d like a personalised treatment plan to maximise your results, we’re always here to guide you with warmth, expertise and a truly bespoke approach.
Contact us on 01244 267672, or email info@meadowleaaesthetics.co.uk