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Botox for the face is a “magic wand” in cosmetology, instantly smoothing wrinkles. The method produces such a rapid effect that botulinum toxin injections have already become, for many, an essential part of skincare.
How the Botox Procedure Works
Botulinum therapy is the injection of purified botulinum toxin in low doses. The correction of appearance with its use has been approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. This practice has been used for decades in aesthetic medicine worldwide and has proven to be an effective rejuvenation method.
Botox injections are actively used to correct expression wrinkles that appear due to high facial muscle activity. Botulinum toxin injections relax these muscles, thereby smoothing wrinkles for several months. The effect is noticeable after the very first session.
The needles used are so fine that the procedure is generally painless, and no rehabilitation is required afterward.
Indications
The main “targets” for botulinum toxin are wrinkles resulting from active facial expressions. Injections smooth them out, allowing you to smile freely without worrying that fine lines will reveal your age.
The effect of the drugs lasts for several months, and during this time new “signs of aging” usually do not appear.
Botox works on different areas of the face, and its range of applications is quite wide:
crow’s feet (wrinkles around the eyes),
nasolacrimal grooves,
perioral (“smoker’s”) wrinkles,
forehead and glabellar wrinkles,
downturned corners of the mouth,
nasal bridge wrinkles,
chin creases,
drooping eyebrow tips,
facial asymmetry,
neck folds and bands,
wrinkles in the décolleté area.
In addition, Botox therapy has unusual indications, less well known:
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Botulinum therapy effectively treats hyperhidrosis. Injections are administered to the axillae, palms, and soles.
Gummy smile. This anatomical feature reveals the upper gums when smiling. According to modern beauty standards, the gums should not be visible at all or only slightly (a couple of millimeters). In this case, botulinum toxin injections are made into the oral muscles – they relax, preventing the upper lip from rising as high. The lip volume also increases slightly. The effect is temporary – lasting 4–6 months.
Scar and keloid prevention. Botulinum toxin can help during the healing phase: it relieves tissue tension, allowing wound edges to smooth out, and the scar becomes barely noticeable.
Contraindications
Botulinum therapy is considered relatively safe; however, as with all cosmetic procedures, there are contraindications. Botox injections should not be performed in the following cases:
pregnancy and lactation,
hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin,
high myopia,
oncological diseases,
use of anticoagulants, antibiotics, and other potent medications,
inflammatory processes in the injection areas,
acute infectious diseases,
coagulation disorders.
Botulinum toxin preparations do not accumulate in the body and are completely eliminated within a few days.
Preparation
Before administering botulinum toxin injections, the physician must inquire about existing diseases and medications being taken. Patients often conceal the use of certain drugs, such as antibiotics, anticoagulants, or antivirals. This must not be done; therefore, specialists at Expert Clinics always warn their patients about possible side effects of non-compliance with preparation rules.
The doctor may also ask you to smile or frown forcefully in order to assess the number and depth of wrinkles. Based on this, the required amount of Botox will be calculated.
Botox Injections at Expert Clinics
At Expert Clinics in Moscow, the products most commonly used for botulinum therapy sessions are Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.
Immediately after botulinum toxin injections, it is advisable not to touch the face with your hands, and for several hours not to lie down or bend forward.
In the next 2–3 days, it is recommended to avoid physical exertion, hot baths, saunas, and massage. Doctors usually advise refraining from alcohol consumption for at least 7 days to prolong the effect of Botox.
How the Botox Procedure Works
Botulinum therapy is the injection of purified botulinum toxin in low doses. The correction of appearance with its use has been approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. This practice has been used for decades in aesthetic medicine worldwide and has proven to be an effective rejuvenation method.
Botox injections are actively used to correct expression wrinkles that appear due to high facial muscle activity. Botulinum toxin injections relax these muscles, thereby smoothing wrinkles for several months. The effect is noticeable after the very first session.
The needles used are so fine that the procedure is generally painless, and no rehabilitation is required afterward.
Indications
The main “targets” for botulinum toxin are wrinkles resulting from active facial expressions. Injections smooth them out, allowing you to smile freely without worrying that fine lines will reveal your age.
The effect of the drugs lasts for several months, and during this time new “signs of aging” usually do not appear.
Botox works on different areas of the face, and its range of applications is quite wide:
crow’s feet (wrinkles around the eyes),
nasolacrimal grooves,
perioral (“smoker’s”) wrinkles,
forehead and glabellar wrinkles,
downturned corners of the mouth,
nasal bridge wrinkles,
chin creases,
drooping eyebrow tips,
facial asymmetry,
neck folds and bands,
wrinkles in the décolleté area.
In addition, Botox therapy has unusual indications, less well known:
Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating). Botulinum therapy effectively treats hyperhidrosis. Injections are administered to the axillae, palms, and soles.
Gummy smile. This anatomical feature reveals the upper gums when smiling. According to modern beauty standards, the gums should not be visible at all or only slightly (a couple of millimeters). In this case, botulinum toxin injections are made into the oral muscles – they relax, preventing the upper lip from rising as high. The lip volume also increases slightly. The effect is temporary – lasting 4–6 months.
Scar and keloid prevention. Botulinum toxin can help during the healing phase: it relieves tissue tension, allowing wound edges to smooth out, and the scar becomes barely noticeable.
Contraindications
Botulinum therapy is considered relatively safe; however, as with all cosmetic procedures, there are contraindications. Botox injections should not be performed in the following cases:
pregnancy and lactation,
hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin,
high myopia,
oncological diseases,
use of anticoagulants, antibiotics, and other potent medications,
inflammatory processes in the injection areas,
acute infectious diseases,
coagulation disorders.
Botulinum toxin preparations do not accumulate in the body and are completely eliminated within a few days.
Preparation
Before administering botulinum toxin injections, the physician must inquire about existing diseases and medications being taken. Patients often conceal the use of certain drugs, such as antibiotics, anticoagulants, or antivirals. This must not be done; therefore, specialists at Expert Clinics always warn their patients about possible side effects of non-compliance with preparation rules.
The doctor may also ask you to smile or frown forcefully in order to assess the number and depth of wrinkles. Based on this, the required amount of Botox will be calculated.
Botox Injections at Expert Clinics
At Expert Clinics in Moscow, the products most commonly used for botulinum therapy sessions are Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin.
Immediately after botulinum toxin injections, it is advisable not to touch the face with your hands, and for several hours not to lie down or bend forward.
In the next 2–3 days, it is recommended to avoid physical exertion, hot baths, saunas, and massage. Doctors usually advise refraining from alcohol consumption for at least 7 days to prolong the effect of Botox.