What is Botox?
- Botox (Botulinum Toxin); It is a kind of drug application in order to reduce or eliminate mimic lines that become evident due to age, environmental factors, genetic factors, and many other reasons.
- Botox main ingredient is botulinum toxin and it acts by relaxing the mimic muscles.
- If the correct dose is applied correctly, the facial expression does not deteriorate, on the contrary, a renewed, wrinkled skin is obtained.
- Botox is generally applied to the face area.
What is the mechanism of action of Botox?
- Botox creates a temporary paralysis in the injected area.
- It creates a freezing effect around 1-2 cm of the muscle.
- With this freezing effect, the movements of the muscles, which are made to make mimics, are temporarily reduced.
- Thus, it provides the opening of the facial expression lines.
- But in some cases (wrinkles are too deep) it can reduce the effect of botox.
- In such cases, filler injections or different methods can be used together with botox.
In which areas can Botox be applied?
- Forehead Botox
- Between Eyebrows Botox
- Chin Botox
- Underarm Botox
- Hand, Foot Botox
- Gummy Smile
- Nefertiti Botox
- Baby Botox
How does the process progress after Botox?
- After the botox procedure, which takes about 10 minutes, the person is asked to rest for 30 minutes.
- Afterwards, the person can continue his/her daily life.
What should be considered after Botox?
- Lying face down should be avoided.
- Swelling is likely for the first few days.
- The application area should not come into contact with water for a day.
- Ice should be applied when necessary. (According to doctor’s recommendation)
- Make up, care etc. for the skin in the first few days. (It is not recommended to do.)
- The full effects of Botox become apparent in the first 7-15 days.
Who can have botox?
- People with wrinkles on the forehead and around
- People with wrinkles on and around the lips
- People with wrinkles between and around the eyebrows
- People who experience excessive sweating in the armpits, hands and feet
- People whose gums are too visible when smiling
- People with bruxism
- People with asymmetric chin growth