It is a drug obtained by purifying bacterial toxin named “Clostridium Botulinum” using laboratory techniques. This medication has been used medically for over 20 years to relieve muscle contractions and relaxes the muscles in the area where it was injected for a while.
Is it a safe method?
It is approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
What are the benefits of botox used in cosmetics?
The muscles that enable us to make our facial expressions cause wrinkles on the skin surface as a result of years of use. By relaxing these muscles, it is possible to reduce and soften wrinkles. With the relaxation of the muscles, more wrinkles can be prevented. When done at appropriate intervals, Botox prevents wrinkle formation.
Which wrinkles can be applied?
Generally, positive results are obtained when applied between forehead, eye area (crow’s feet) and eyebrow. In addition, advanced applications such as neck lines, lifting or dropping eyebrows, rabbit lines on the nose, vertical lines on the lip, sulking lines on the lip corners, lifting the tip of the nose are also possible.
Botox, which has been used for more than 10 years for the upper face, is now used to correct loosening and sagging in the chin area.
Platisma muscles located on the left and right sides of the neck pull down the corners of the mouth and neck skin when they contract. Neck muscles, which are used many times in everyday life without being aware, cause the lip corners to sag down over time so that a sad, unhappy or sullen expression is placed on our face. Moreover, under the effect of time and gravity, the adipose tissue under the skin also changes downward. This adipose tissue is collected on the right and left sides of the jaw bone.
There are two muscle groups that affect the jaw line;
- Those that pull down – the neck muscles.
- Those that pull up – the muscles that come from the cheekbone to the corners of the lips.
When the activity of the pulling muscles is reduced, the pulling muscles become relatively strong. Thus, the chin line is made clear.
What is the Permanence of Botox?
Persistence also depends on the person. It can generally be said to be permanent between 4-6 months. It is natural that the effect lasts shorter in people who use the facial muscles more. The age of the person is important and the younger the patient, the faster the nerve end blockage will be resolved and the application interval will be an average of 4 months. This period, which increases to 6 months in middle age, can be up to 8 months in advanced age.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Botox side effects are almost non-existent. Bruising or redness may appear at the injection points. Headache is a rare side effect on the first day of administration. If Botox is applied towards a point close to the eyelid, a situation may arise, such as the upper eyelid sagging temporarily down. However, this is a rare problem.
In Which Cases Botox Is Not Applied?
Pregnant or lactating, those with neuromuscular disorders or bleeding problems, those with herpes and similar skin diseases in the area where treatment is desired should wait for Botox.
