Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a toxin obtained from a bacterium called Clostidium botulinum. Botox reduces unwanted muscle movements, as it can prevent the production of substances that provide conduction in the nerve endings, reducing or completely destroying the transmission between the nerve and the organs to which the nerve is transmitted. This drug, which has been used in almost every country in the world since about 1970, is used in many areas, both aesthetic and medical. This drug only temporarily affects the movements of the muscles to which it is injected, and the risk of botulism (poisoning) is completely zero in its diluted form in very small doses. Below are the topics you can read in order;
The activity of the muscles causes the wrinkles of the overlying skin to become evident and the formation of obvious lines on the face. The lines between the eyebrows and on the forehead are the best examples of this.
Wrinkles around the eyes and forehead area give the person an older and tired expression, while the frown lines between the eyebrows cause an angry expression. The treatment of deep wrinkles in these areas is now carried out without the need for any operation, rather than surgical methods. After the application, the lines around the eyes, between the forehead and the eyebrows pass, and since the eyebrows are slightly raised, the eyelids droop and stretch to a certain extent.
This method, which can be easily applied to both women and men, will ensure that the wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and in the middle of the eyebrows disappear in a short time, such as one session (30 minutes). It causes folds and thus the reduction of lines due to folding. As a result, facial shine and a very natural positive effect occur.
The use of Botox for cosmetic purposes was first suggested by plastic surgeons in Losangeles California. When it is noticed that the lines disappear during the treatment of eye tics, it is understood that it can also be used in cosmetics, and since then it has been widely used for rejuvenation in men and women. In the first 2-3 days after the injection, no change should be expected in the applied area. The drug starts to show its effect only after 2-3 days and goes to the maximum effect for 7-10 days.
Although the duration of the treatment varies from person to person, it lasts for 4-8 (average 6) months, but if the sessions are continued regularly, the periods in between may extend up to 1-1.5 years and the person will have fewer and less deep wrinkles than before, even if the applications are not continued. , because new wrinkles will not form in the intervening period. Applications are not recommended, although there is no harmful effect during pregnancy and lactation.
Botox applications
Botox applications do not have any side effects when performed by specialist physicians and physicians with experience and training in this field. A slight redness can be seen after application. Pain, stinging sensation is minimal as the needles used are extremely thin (insulin needle).
If any drug is taken to increase blood circulation a few hours before Botox application (aspirin, coumarin, anticoagulant, Evitamins..), it should be postponed until after the application in order to reduce possible bleeding and bruising to zero. There is no harm in taking the drugs immediately after the treatment. After the treatment, it is necessary not to massage the area for 3-4 hours, and not to bend over excessively.
Botox can be applied to anyone over the age of 20 with wrinkles for aesthetic purposes. Although it is the most widely used method in the treatment of wrinkles in the United States today, the results are truly pleasing when applied correctly.
It is a very practical method, the applications are short and it does not cause pain (when desired, numbing cream is applied to the area to be applied), no special care is required, it does not affect normal life in any way. There is no need for local or general anesthesia. *. It does not have any side effects when applied correctly and consciously.
