Botulinum toxin is one of the most effective substances for smoothing facial wrinkles. It has been used for years to treat some specific diseases. The first published use in cosmetics was in 1990, by Jean and Alatar Carruthers in Vancouver. Botulinum toxin is a pure protein that relaxes the facial muscles that are responsible for the formation of wrinkles. It gives the face a relaxed expression that is necessary to achieve a natural and youthful appearance. Botox is applied with a thin needle into a precisely defined skin muscle, which relaxes within a few days. Thanks to the relaxation of the facial muscle, wrinkles are smoothed out and often completely disappear. The procedure takes a few minutes and the pain is minimal.
Is Botox treatment safe?
Botulinum toxin is characterized by first-class safety. There are few drugs that are characterized by such a low risk of side effects. If any occur, they are caused by unprofessional or incorrect application. Therefore, choosing a quality workplace that administers botulinum toxin is the cornerstone of a correct and safe effect. In order to guarantee this high safety and effectiveness of botulinum toxin, it is absolutely necessary that this medicine is administered only by a doctor with experience and a professional certificate. At Interklinik Poprad, the application is performed by the most experienced doctors with extensive professional experience.
Procedure
The procedure is performed relatively quickly, with several injections – depending on the location and type of wrinkles. Pain is limited to the feeling of a gentle injection. After the application, it is recommended to intensively use the facial expressions of the treated area, stay upright for 3-4 hours, do not lie on your back or stomach, do not lean forward. Mild redness or small bruises after the injections subside within 48 hours to 7 days.
How long does the effect of Botox last?
Botox application takes approximately 15 minutes. The effect begins 3-5 days after application and lasts up to several months (on average 4-5 months), sometimes longer. After this time, the mimic muscle is able to move again. It is essential that during the period of muscle immobilization, the skin in this area regenerates, the client gets rid of the bad habit (e.g. frowning, frowning), and therefore the original wrinkles improve or decrease.
Which wrinkles should botulinum toxin be applied to?
Excellent locations are wrinkles around the eyes, between the eyebrows and on the forehead. Less common are applications around the mouth, corners of the mouth, neck and nose. However, Botox can also be used to achieve a gentle eyebrow lift, address asymmetry, and the like. All of these applications are routinely performed at our workplace. A very good effect can also be achieved when removing sweating with botulinum toxin.
It can be said that the application of botulinum toxin is suitable at any age, it depends only on the place and technique of application and of course also on the condition of the skin. Today, administration is preferred in younger patients, as a prevention of the formation of wrinkles and their fixation in the skin.
Advantages of Botox:
- smoothes wrinkles
- creates a youthful appearance
- visible results already 3-5 days after the procedure
- non-surgical procedure without restrictions after the procedure