Botox

How do lines form on the forehead/around the eyes?

The lines on the forehead and around the eyes are formed due to the contraction of the facial muscles under the skin. Preventing the contraction of these muscles will smooth out wrinkles.

What is Botox?

Botox, botulinum It contains a molecule called toxin. This molecule prevents the contraction of the muscles in the area where it is applied, thus smoothing out wrinkles.

How is Botox applied?

Botox is applied intramuscularly or subcutaneously with thin injectors, depending on the area where wrinkles are desired to be corrected. Before the application, local anesthetic creams can be applied to the application area to reduce the pain during the injection.

When does the effect of Botox begin? How long does the effect last?

After application, the effect begins to be seen within 24-48 hours. The highest effect begins to be seen in the 2nd week after application. Although it depends on the applied area, the person and the commercial botox brand applied, its effectiveness continues for 4-6 months. In botox applied for sweating purposes, the effectiveness is longer and lasts up to 6-12 months.

In which areas can Botox be used to correct wrinkles?

Horizontal lines on forehead
frown lines
correction of eyebrow height (eyebrow shaping) and correction of wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet)
Correction of fine lines on the lower eyelid
Correction of lines on the nose (rabbit lines)
Correcting a gummy smile
Correction of lines around the upper and lower lips
Correction of Marionette lines (lines at the corners of the mouth)
Correction of a cobblestone-like chin
The platysmal bands on the neck correction
Masseter botox (teeth grinding)

Can botox be used in the treatment of sweating?

Especially under the armpit, inside the hand Botox is used in the treatment of foot and sole sweating.

In what cases is botox not applied?

Those with muscle diseases (such as Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
Those who are allergic to the substances contained in Botox
Those with signs of infection in the area to be treated
Those receiving anticoagulant therapy
Those using aminoglycoside group antibiotics