Botox

Botulinum toxin, called Botox for short, is a kind of toxin obtained from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Botox obtained from these bacteria is widely used in medical aesthetic procedures today. Botox, which has the effect of reducing the effect of facial mimic muscles and freezing, eliminates the signs of aging.

Mimics thousands of times over the years create fine lines on our face over time by exercising the muscles. These fine lines and wrinkles are the most noticeable signs of aging. Botox provides a kind of rejuvenation by reducing the effects of these facial expressions.

How Is Botox Procedure Done?

Botox, one of the most popular medical aesthetic procedures of today, is injected into the skin by microinjection under local anesthesia. In order to minimize the discomfort to be felt during the procedure, numbing cream is applied to the target area before the procedure. Possible edema and swelling are prevented by applying cold compresses before and after the Botox procedure. Despite this, a small swelling may be seen.

Botox is a procedure that shows its effect immediately. You can notice changes in your face from the second day after the procedure. A botox procedure lasts for an average of 3-6 months. You can renew your botox after this period if you wish.

In Which Areas Botox Can be Applied to?

Botox is applied to the areas where the wrinkles and fine lines are seen the most.

These are:

•Around the eyes,
•Forehead area,
•The middle of the two eyebrows,
•Neck area,
•Upper and lower lip area,
•Nose edges,
•Jaw,
•Cheeks,
•Décolleté.

 
Botox procedure is also effectively used in migraine headaches and excessive sweating.

FAQ

Botox is a procedure performed to remove wrinkles that appear over time. Problems such as skin sagging and loosening caused by aging and hereditary factors can be corrected with Botox. It is also widely preferred for fixing facial expressions and treating excessive sweating and migraine. During the treatment of wrinkles, applications such as Botox effective cream and facial massage are among your options. However, getting effective results in a short time is possible with a Botox application.

Botox is administered as an injection by a specialist doctor and in a clinical setting. Depending on the reason for Botox, the injection site changes. For example, Botox is applied to the muscles for facial rejuvenation and to the under-the-skin area for excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis) treatment.

Botox application can be performed by medical aesthetic specialists, internal medicine surgeons, and dermatologists. You can trust experienced people who have been trained in Botox. Although some people think that it is easy to do, it is essential that one has both experience and good knowledge of human anatomy.