Botox injections for wrinkles
Botulinum toxin or Botox is a neurotoxin protein that is used in dermatology to temporarily stop the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles. After some time, these muscles relax, which leads to a decrease in the visibility of facial wrinkles.
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Botox injections are prescribed in the presence of the following defects:
- Pronounced wrinkles
- Transverse folds of skin on the forehead
- Longitudinal folds between the eyebrows
- Wrinkles around the eyes (known as crow's feet)
- Convulsions on one side of the face
- Uncontrolled blinking or squeezing of the eyelids
- Strabismus due to dysfunction of the eye muscles
- Correction of a gummy smile
Botulinum toxin is used by cosmetologists to treat hypertrophy of the masticatory muscles, which helps reduce the volume of the lower jaw, corrects the shape of the face and reduces the manifestations of bruxism. It relaxes platysma, eliminates horizontal wrinkles on the neck, and improves the contour of the lower jaw.
In addition, Botox corrects synkinesis of the facial nerve, restores facial symmetry after paralysis, treats muscle spasms, and reduces uncontrolled contractions of the laryngeal muscles that cause changes in the voice.
The Botox procedure for wrinkles by a cosmetologist is not performed if the following restrictions are present:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is no data on the effect of Botox on the fetus
- Inflammation and damage to the skin at the site of the intended injection. Possible deterioration of the condition, increasing the risk of developing severe complications
- Higher sensitivity to Botox
- Weakness of skeletal muscles. Wrinkle Botox increases the symptoms of myasthenia gravis by affecting the transmission of nerve impulses in the muscles
- Ptosis and fatty hernias. Injections aggravate the condition, which negatively affects appearance
- Taking aminoglycoside antibiotics, anticoagulants, drugs that change the level of calcium in the blood. When interacting with Botox, the likelihood of side effects increases
- Acute or chronic diseases of the liver and lungs. Affect the processing of the drug in the body, increase the risk of complications
- Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders. The risk of bleeding and hematoma formation at the injection site increases
- Severe myopia. Special care is required when injecting around the eyes
- Alcohol addiction. The effectiveness of the procedure decreases, the likelihood of adverse reactions increases
Due to the lack of data on safety and effectiveness in adolescents, injections are not given until the age of 18.
Preparations for botulinum therapy
Depending on the indications, doctors use Botox of different price categories and countries of origin. We invite you to familiarize yourself with the main drugs, their indications and contraindications. You can make an appointment with a cosmetologist and find out the price of Botox injections at K+31 in Moscow at website and by phone.
| Drug (prices) | Manufacturer | Indications for use | Contraindications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botox (expensive) | Allergan (USA) | Reducing expression lines, combating excess sweating | Pregnancy, breastfeeding, allergies to components |
| Dysport (low cost) | Ipsen (France) | Smoothing wrinkles, correcting facial asymmetry | Skin inflammation, taking antibiotics |
| Xeomin (dear) | Merz (Germany) | Smoothness of facial folds, blepharospasm therapy | Myasthenia gravis, dermatological inflammatory processes in the area of injection |
| Botulax (average price) | Hugel (South Korea) | Smoothing wrinkles, treating excessive sweating | Pregnancy, lactation, disorders of the blood coagulation system |
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Relatox (cheaper than analogues) |
Russia |
Elimination of facial wrinkles, treatment of hyperhidrosis |
Allergy to components, skin inflammation |
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Neuronox (high price) |
South Korea |
Correction of small wrinkles |
Pregnancy, sensitivity to botulinum toxin |
General information about the procedure
Procedure steps
Treatment of cosmetic defects in the clinic consists of several stages:
- Discussion of goals and diagnosis. The doctor clarifies the patient’s expectations from the procedure, examines the skin, identifies possible contraindications and selects the optimal drug
- Skin cleansing. Before the procedure, the face is thoroughly cleansed of makeup and other contaminants
- Disinfection. Areas for future injections are treated with an antiseptic to eliminate the risk of infections
- Use of anesthetic cream to reduce pain. A local anesthetic is applied to the skin, which begins to act in 15–20 minutes
- Botox injection. The doctor uses a thin needle to inject the product into the deep layers of the dermis, using the method of pinpoint injections at a distance of 1–1.5 cm from each other
- Formation of papules. Small lumps form at the injection sites, which disappear over time
- Skin disinfection. After injections, the skin is re-treated with an antiseptic to prevent inflammation
- Applying soothing agents to the treated areas. Gels and creams help reduce redness and discomfort
To obtain the best results, the doctor may prescribe a course of 2-4 Botox procedures at intervals of 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual characteristics of the patient.
Answers to popular questions
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Features of Dermahil mesotherapy
Botox is used by cosmetologists to correct facial wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes. It also solves the following problems:
The effect of Botox is noticeable 4-6 days after the procedure. Optimal results are achieved after 2 weeks. When used correctly, the effect lasts from 3 to 6 months. Then the effect of the neurotoxin weakens, muscle activity is restored, and facial expressions return to their original state.