Anti-Wrinkle Consultation
A Consultation for Lines,
Wrinkles & Facial Tension
If you are concerned about expression lines, muscular tension, or aspects of facial contour such as jaw width or neck bands, this consultation is where that conversation starts. Dr Kim assesses the muscles and areas involved and discusses, honestly, whether anti-wrinkle treatment is likely to help.
Anti-wrinkle treatment uses a prescription-only medicine. It cannot be provided without an in-person medical assessment, which is a legal requirement, not a formality. At Re: by Dr Haram Kim, that assessment is carried out by a GMC-registered doctor in a private one-to-one setting in Marylebone, London — and there is no obligation to proceed on the day.
An honest assessment,
before anything else.
Korean aesthetic medicine has long favoured restraint over maximum effect — assessing a face carefully before recommending anything, and treating it to look rested and natural rather than visibly "done." That philosophy shapes how Dr Kim approaches every consultation at Re:.
Dr Haram Kim grew up in South Korea and trained in Korean aesthetic medicine before bringing that approach to London. A conservative, considered recommendation is not a compromise — it is a deliberate starting point, based on what a face actually needs.
Every consultation at Re: is carried out by a GMC-registered doctor who will tell you honestly whether treatment is likely to help — and, just as importantly, when it is not the right answer.
What This Consultation Covers
Dr Kim reviews your relevant medical history and assesses the muscles and areas relevant to your concern. Anti-wrinkle treatment is only ever recommended where it is genuinely appropriate.
Patients typically come in about expression lines, muscular tension, or contour concerns such as a wide lower face or prominent neck bands. Not every concern is suited to this approach — that is part of what the consultation is for.
If treatment is appropriate, Dr Kim explains what that would involve, in plain terms, before you decide anything. Pricing and next steps are always confirmed at this stage — never before it.
What People Usually Mean by "Botox"
"Botox" has become the word most people reach for to describe any anti-wrinkle injection — much like "Hoover" is used for any vacuum cleaner. It is, in fact, one specific licensed brand of botulinum toxin type A. If you have been searching using that term, you are most likely looking for an anti-wrinkle consultation, which is what this page is about.
What matters most for your result is not the name of any specific product. It is the skill of the person assessing you, and their honesty about what is genuinely needed — not too little, not too much. That is what a consultation is really for.
Every consultation is carried out by Dr Haram Kim, a GMC-registered doctor. Treatment — including which prescription-only medicine is used, if any — is only ever agreed after that assessment, and is explained clearly beforehand.
Areas Commonly Discussed at Consultation
This is general information about the kinds of concerns patients raise — not a treatment menu. What is appropriate for you is assessed individually.
Forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and crow's feet at the outer eyes.
Concerns such as lines beside the nose, lip shape, gum show when smiling, or downturned mouth corners.
A wide or square lower face, or tension associated with jaw clenching.
Prominent vertical neck bands, or a desire for a longer neck and shoulder line.
Is This Consultation Right for You?
- —You have noticed lines that appear with expression and want an honest opinion on your options
- —You feel your lower face appears wide or square, or you experience jaw tension
- —You want a natural, in-proportion result and want to discuss that honestly before deciding anything
- —You want to understand whether this is the right starting point at all, compared with other options
Different Approaches, Different Purposes
Patients often arrive unsure which approach is right for their concern. This is general orientation only — which approach genuinely suits you is a clinical decision made at consultation, not before.
Relevant where expression lines or muscular tension are the concern. A prescription-only medicine, only available following medical assessment.
Relevant where the concern relates to volume or contour, such as the cheeks, lips, or jawline. A different purpose to muscle-relaxing treatment — sometimes both are discussed together.
Relevant where the concern is skin texture, hydration, or resilience rather than muscle activity or volume.
Supports skin renewal for texture and tone. Works at the level of the skin surface rather than the muscle.
The right starting point depends on your specific concern. Dr Kim will advise at consultation based on an honest assessment of what is genuinely likely to help.
What to Expect at Consultation
Dr Kim discusses your concerns, reviews relevant medical history, and assesses the muscles and areas involved. If treatment is appropriate and you wish to proceed, it can sometimes be carried out the same day — this depends on the assessment, and is never assumed in advance.
Dr Kim explains the expected timescale for change, how long results are generally understood to last, and what a suitable review interval would look like for you — specific to your situation, not as a general promise.
If treatment goes ahead, full aftercare guidance is given at your appointment, alongside general advice such as avoiding exercise, alcohol, and lying flat for 4 hours afterwards.
Part of a Wider Skin & Facial Plan
Anti-wrinkle treatment, where appropriate, is often considered alongside other approaches as part of a broader plan — for example dermal filler for volume and structure, polynucleotides (Rejuran) for skin quality, or a medical-grade skincare programme. Whether any of these are relevant to you, and in what order, is discussed at consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A small number of fine-needle injections are used. Most patients describe the sensation as a brief, mild sting. Topical anaesthetic is not routinely required.
Yes. Anti-wrinkle treatment uses a prescription-only medicine, and an in-person consultation and medical assessment with a prescriber is required by law before any treatment can be considered. At Re:, this is carried out by Dr Haram Kim, a GMC-registered doctor.
Dr Kim discusses your concerns, reviews your relevant medical history, and assesses the muscles and areas involved. If anti-wrinkle treatment is appropriate, the recommended areas, dose, and pricing are explained clearly before you decide whether to proceed. Suitability and pricing are always confirmed at consultation, not before.
The aim discussed at consultation is always to soften movement rather than remove it entirely. Dosing and placement are planned individually to maintain natural expression — this is something Dr Kim discusses specifically with you before any treatment is agreed.
This term is commonly used to describe a lighter, more conservative dose aimed at softening early lines while preserving natural movement and expression. Whether this approach is appropriate for you — and what dose that means in practice — is discussed at consultation, and is not suitable for everyone.
"Botox" has become the generic word many people use for any anti-wrinkle injection, in the same way "Hoover" is used for any vacuum cleaner. It is actually one specific licensed brand of botulinum toxin type A. If you have been searching using that term, you are most likely looking for an anti-wrinkle consultation. The specific product used, if treatment is agreed, is confirmed at consultation.
Muscle-relaxing treatment to the masseter is sometimes considered for a wide or square lower face, or tension associated with clenching or grinding. Whether this is suitable for you, and what to expect, is assessed and explained individually at consultation.
Yes. Anti-wrinkle consultations are increasingly common among male patients, often regarding frown lines, forehead lines, jaw concerns, or deep-set expression lines. Any recommended approach is planned to keep results in proportion with your features, and is discussed individually at consultation.
Treatment is not offered to anyone under 18. Some younger patients ask about a lighter, preventative approach to early expression lines — whether this is genuinely appropriate for you is discussed honestly at consultation, and it is not recommended for everyone.
No. Anti-wrinkle treatment is not offered during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or to patients with certain neuromuscular conditions or allergies. A full medical history is reviewed at consultation to confirm suitability.
Pricing depends on the area, or combination of areas, recommended following your assessment. Dr Kim explains the relevant options and full cost clearly at consultation before any treatment is agreed — there is no obligation to proceed on the day. A general guide to pricing across all treatments at Re: is available on our pricing page.
Anti-wrinkle treatment and dermal filler work differently. One is used to reduce muscle activity for expression lines and tension; the other adds volume and support for structure, such as in the cheeks, lips, or jawline. Which is appropriate — or whether both are relevant — is discussed at consultation.
Sometimes. Anti-wrinkle treatment is often considered alongside dermal filler, polynucleotides (Rejuran), or a medical-grade skincare programme as part of a broader plan. Dr Kim will discuss what makes sense for your specific concern at consultation.
General aftercare guidance includes avoiding exercise, alcohol, and lying flat for 4 hours after treatment, and avoiding facials, massage, or heat treatments to the area for at least two weeks. Full aftercare advice specific to your treatment is given after your appointment.
Dr Haram Kim, a GMC-registered doctor, carries out every consultation and any treatment that follows. Anti-wrinkle treatment uses a prescription-only medicine, so a medical assessment by a prescriber is a legal requirement before any treatment, not an optional extra.
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Begin with a consultation
Whether anti-wrinkle treatment is right for you is assessed at a private one-to-one consultation with Dr Haram Kim in Marylebone, London — with no obligation to proceed.