Microdroplet Injection in London by Leading Oculoplastic Surgeon

A precise, gentle chemical neuromodulator technique that softens fine lines and wrinkles while retaining natural expression - "relax your lines, not your expression".

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Advantages of Microdroplet Injection Treatment

Specialist Doctor Treatment

Precise and natural results, performed by a specialist doctor.

Painless

Invisible needles used to deliver the treatment, with no anaesthetic required.

Effective

Able to smooth fine lines and wrinkles while retaining natural expression.

Safe and Accurate

Clinically tested for more than 20 years.

The Procedure

How Does the Microdroplet Technique Work?

The microdroplet technique has been developed to specifically target septae (superficial fibres that connect muscle to the skin) with a series of small, highly-diluted microdroplet injections.

This helps to soften fine lines and wrinkles in a gentler manner, while creating a much smoother transition between treated and non-treated areas - enabling expression to be retained and a more harmonious overall effect.

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What is Microdroplet Injection?

Dr Sabrina and her team understand facial anatomy and how it alters with age. They use a range of treatments, such as chemical neuromodulation (muscle-relaxing injections), which work by temporarily immobilising muscles, reducing the appearance of lines and furrows, platysmal bands and masseter hypertrophy. Her team is one of the few practitioners offering the microdroplet treatment. Her mantra is "relax your lines, not your expression".

Real Patient Results

Microdroplet Injection Before and After Treatment

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Meet the Expert: Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai

Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai is the founder and Medical Director of Perfect Eyes Clinic. With over two decades of surgical and non-surgical experience, she is considered one of the safest, most experienced oculoplastic surgeons in the UK.

Her extensive training, combined with her caring and empathetic nature, makes her a natural choice for patients seeking the very best care. Dr Sabrina appears consistently in Tatlermagazine as one of the UK's “Best Eye Surgeons” and “Top Doctors” since 2019.

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Treatment with Chemical Neuromodulator Cost in London

Prices are a guide; your doctor will calculate total costs during consultation. With Dr Shah-Desai.

  • 1 area - from £350

  • 2 areas - from £400

  • 3 areas - from £450

Important: all cosmetic procedures incur 20% VAT. Fees are estimates and will be confirmed after medical consultation.

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Patient Questions About Microdroplet Injection

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions patients ask most often, answered by the clinic. If yours isn’t here, ask us directly - we would be delighted to help.

  • No, neuromodulator injections are usually painless.

  • The effects will begin to work after a few days, reaching maximum effect by 2 weeks.

  • For most people the effect lasts for 3 to 4 months - you'll know when it wears off as you'll start to be able to frown more deeply again. After a course of 3 injections over the first 2 years, most patients feel the effects last 6 months or longer, thus requiring less frequent injections or smaller doses.

  • The dermal fillers we use are made from hyaluronic acid - a substance that occurs naturally in the body. These types of fillers are biodegradable, which means that they will gradually be absorbed as the gel breaks down and water takes its place. When totally absorbed, the filler gel disappears unnoticed from the body.

  • This treatment is not suitable if you are taking the following medications: antibiotics like gentamicin, tobramycin, clindamycin and lincomycin, or quinidine for heart rhythm problems. You should not have muscle-relaxing injections if you have a muscle-weakening disorder (myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, ALS/motor neuropathy), are pregnant, breastfeeding, or allergic to human albumin (not egg allergy). Avoid having alcohol in your system, as it can increase the likelihood of bruising and make the injections spread to muscles you don't want to treat.

  • Hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler can support the muscles on resorbing bone and help reduce lines and wrinkles due to muscle over-activity. Plexr Skin Tightening is a plasma-based solution that will vaporise excess skin by up to 30% with each treatment, leaving it appearing tighter and more contoured.

    • Horizontal "worry" lines (frontalis over-activity) - lines that appear across the forehead and can sometimes remain visible.
    • "11's" or vertical "frown" lines (corrugator over-activity) - small lines that deepen over time between the brows from concentrating or frowning.
    • Laugh or smile lines (orbicularis over-activity) - crow's feet that appear around the eyes when smiling or laughing.
    • Jelly rolls of the lower eyelid (orbicularis hypertrophy) - horizontal under-eye lines caused by blinking, squinting and unavoidable reflexes.
    • Bunny lines (procerus over-activity) - tiny lines that appear when wrinkling the nose.
    • Bobbly / golf-ball chin (mentalis over-activity) - a dimpling effect on the chin due to excessive flexing.
    • Marionette lines (DAO over-activity) - lines on either side of the mouth that deepen over the years due to loss of facial volume.
    • Square jaw / bruxism (masseter hypertrophy) - masseter muscles that are over-pronounced in the jaw.
    • "Turkey neck" (platysmal bands) - when the thick muscle that runs from the ear to the collarbone pulls the lower face downwards over time, causing a sagging effect.
    • Brow ptosis or asymmetric brows - when the brows start to drop or there is asymmetry.
    • Blepharospasm / hemi-facial spasm - muscular spasms around the eyes or involuntary contractions on one side of the face.

  • Most women like to have a more rested appearance with high brows and no lines. They tend to require additional fillers to maintain their preferred brow position and microdroplet injections for their necks around the time they reach their mid-50s. Meanwhile, men usually prefer to retain a few horizontal forehead lines, instead focussing on treatment for their "11" vertical frown lines. They tend to require microdroplets for their brow and forehead by their mid-40s.

  • As with any drug, there are some possible side effects. However, the product only stays in the body for a maximum of 6 months, so any side effects associated with the injection will diminish after that time. Possible side effects can include:

    • Bruising and/or erythema: redness of the skin at the site of injection.
    • Feeling unwell: headache, respiratory infections, nausea and flu-like symptoms.
    • Temporary ptosis or droopy eyelid: this typically reverses in 4-6 weeks as the toxin begins to wear off. It can be managed with Apraclonidine and Phenylephrine drops three times a day for a few weeks.
    • The "Spock look": lateral brow peaking can be addressed with a small amount of further treatment at the apex of the peak.
    • Droopy, flat brow or a lower resting eyebrow position: this can occur when the forehead is treated to eliminate horizontal forehead lines. The risk increases with age and can be minimised by microdroplets.
    • Temporary lower facial paralysis: an effect of the chemical neuromodulator diffusing further than the treatment dose, which can be minimised by microdroplet.

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Patient stories

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Desi StevensRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Simply the best dermatologist for skin care and eye surgery. She is a safe and skilled doctor who is highly experienced and will meet your needs, her approach is a soft and natural aesthetic. She listens and communicates clearly, professionally and in a kind and personable manner. I have been looked after by Dr Sabrina for many years have always been extremely happy with her advice, procedures and results. Highly recommend, she is a talented Dr you can trust.”
Kealey HesseyRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Dr Sabrina is the magic eye fairy. Only 10 days after my lower lid bleph and midface lift and nearly all bruising and swelling has gone. After a lot of research, I knew after my initial consultation with Dr Sabrina she was the one I trusted. Such a warm & kind woman. I am so pleased I put my Trust in Dr Shah. Immensely happy with the results and will be back to get my upper eyes done in the future. Thank you to the whole team.”
Jo KirbyRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“I had been recommended Dr Sabrina by a medical colleague & am extremely glad I made the journey from Southampton to the Perfect Eye Clinic in London to discuss blepharoplasty. The team were all so friendly & very professional and most importantly, Dr Sabrina informed me that I had a bilateral eye ptosis. This explained a number of issues I was experiencing. I will definitely be booking to have a correction of bilateral eye ptosis and upper blepharoplasty. Can't recommend enough.”
Shirley FordRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“I am so very happy with my experiences at Perfect Eyes. Dr Sabrina is an absolute Star. Extremely talented, very personable I just couldn't be happier with my results and her overall professionalism. But a big part of my review is how lovely the support staff are too. Namely Safiya and Lisa who greet you with such warmness and respect. I highly recommend this clinic as I have done so with many friends.”
Radhika RajanRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Top notch surgeon. Dr.Sabrina Shah is the best. Very meticulous and focused. Very experienced and very skillful. Supported by a great team, Irvana at the office is efficient and directs empathy as well towards nervous patients like myself . All in all a great experience.”
Tina StonelyRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Dr Sabrina is so so kind and thorough in really assessing and understanding my needs and explaining in detail what works and the pros on cons of each treatment. I trust her implicitly and know she is the best physician in the UK and trainer to physicians for all aesthetic treatments. I cannot recommend her enough. You will not be disappointed choosing Sabrina.”
Tanya Del FedericoRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Perfect Eyes provides an exceptional experience from start to finish. The team is warm, professional and highly knowledgeable, and every aspect of the consultation feels thorough and personalised. Sabrina combines outstanding surgical expertise with a genuine commitment to achieving natural, elegant results, taking the time to explain every option and ensure patients feel completely at ease. The care, attention to detail and standard of service are second to none. I would highly recommend Perfect Eyes to anyone looking for expert oculoplastic and aesthetic care.”
Minda WangRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“I am so happy with my experience. The results look natural, and I feel like a fresher version of myself since having my Biostimulation treatment with Doctor Sabrina. The whole experience was comfortable and professional, and I felt supported and well cared for throughout. I would definitely recommend this treatment to anyone looking for a natural-looking boost.”
Samantha AndrewsRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“Amazing. I’m so happy with the results. Sabrina is a master. She also has a wonderful bedside manner. I can’t recommend Sabrina and her team enough. Worth double the money. 👏🏻”
Hayley PearsonRated 5 out of 5 on Google
“I was lucky enough to first meet Sabrina 9 years ago & have never used anyone else since. She has helped transform my appearance; with natural looking aesthetics. I currently live abroad, however remain dedicated to stay a patient of Sabrina. What’s 3,500 miles when you have found the best in the business!”
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