Straid, County Antrim
Lines & Wrinkles Treatment in Straid
Choosing where to have wrinkle reduction done matters more than most marketing admits. For clients in Straid, NUA offers something specific: every appointment is with Lauren, an NMC registered nurse, from assessment through to aftercare.
A nurse-led consultation and treatment plan for expression lines, delivered with medical precision and a focus on keeping your face moving naturally. Clients from Straid are given the same consultation time as everyone else, which is to say as long as it takes to answer the questions properly.
Appointments run from a private home studio in Carryduff. Straid clients often book alongside neighbours from Craigarogan and Doagh, and parking is straightforward.
Booking from Straid
Consultations are included, unhurried and honest. If wrinkle reduction is not the right treatment for your skin, or not the right treatment yet, you will be told so rather than sold something. Several Straid clients have left a first appointment with a skincare plan and no treatment booked.
What Lines & Wrinkles involves
Medical assessment
A face-to-face consultation covering your medical history, what is bothering you, and what you want the outcome to feel like. Lauren assesses muscle strength and facial anatomy at rest and in movement.
Your plan
Areas are agreed together, with a clear explanation of what each one will and will not change. If a treatment is not right for you, or not right yet, you will be told that.
Treatment
The treatment itself takes around fifteen minutes. Most people describe it as a series of brief pinches rather than anything painful.
Review
A follow-up appointment two weeks later checks how the result has settled and allows any fine adjustment.
Who it suits
- Forehead lines that stay visible when your face is at rest
- Crow's feet at the outer corners of the eyes
- Frown or eleven lines between the brows
- Early signs of ageing you would rather address before they deepen
- Anyone wanting a natural result that keeps normal facial movement
What Straid clients want to know about wrinkle reduction
What happens if I do not like the result?
That is what the two-week review is for. The treatment is planned conservatively so there is room to adjust upward if needed. Results are not permanent, so any outcome gradually wears off over three to four months.
How do I book wrinkle reduction from Straid?
Booking is through the online system, where you can pick a consultation or treatment slot that suits you. Lauren confirms the appointment and sends the studio address. You can also call or message if you would rather talk it through first.
Can I combine wrinkle reduction with other treatments?
Yes. Lines & Wrinkles sequences well with several other treatments, and Lauren will plan the order so each one has room to work rather than doing everything at once.
How long do the results last?
Typically three to four months, though this varies between individuals. With regular maintenance many people find results last longer over time, as the treated muscles gradually become less strong.
How long does the appointment take?
Allow around an hour for a first appointment. That covers the medical assessment, the treatment itself, and time to go through aftercare properly. The injections take about fifteen minutes of that.
Who will be carrying out my treatment?
Lauren, an NMC registered nurse who graduated with First Class Honours from Northumbria University and holds CIDESCO and ITEC qualifications in beauty therapy. You see the same practitioner at every appointment.
Is there any downtime?
Very little. You may have small raised bumps at the injection points for up to an hour, and occasionally slight bruising. Most people go straight back to work or their normal day.
Do I need a consultation before wrinkle reduction?
Yes, and for this treatment it is a legal requirement. Prescription-only medicines can only be provided after a face-to-face medical assessment. The consultation is included rather than charged separately, so Straid clients are not paying twice.
Who will carry out my treatment?
Lauren, every time. She is an NMC registered nurse and CIDESCO qualified skin specialist. There is no rotating team, so Straid clients see the same practitioner from consultation through to review.
Is there any downtime?
Minimal. Most people return to normal activity straight away. Aftercare guidance is given at the appointment, and Lauren is contactable afterwards if anything concerns you.
Other treatments available to Straid clients
Polynucleotides
Injectable biostimulators derived from purified DNA fragments that trigger your skin's own collagen and elastin production.
In StraidProfhilo
Ultra-pure hyaluronic acid that remodels ageing skin and treats laxity by stimulating your own collagen and elastin, without adding volume.
In StraidMicroneedling
Controlled micro-channels created with an FDA-cleared medical device, triggering a natural healing response that rebuilds collagen and refines texture.
In StraidMicroneedling with Calecim Exosomes
Medical microneedling with Calecim Professional Exosomes infused into the micro-channels, amplifying regeneration and cutting recovery time.
In StraidPCA Chemical Peels & Facials
Professional PCA Skin peels and facials, custom-layered to your skin type for a healthy post-treatment glow without aggressive downtime.
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Book from Straid
Book a consultation to talk through wrinkle reduction and whether it suits your skin. Appointments are available for clients across County Antrim, including Straid.