WHAT IS BOTULINUM TOXIN?

Botulinum Toxin is a neurotoxin produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. There are 7 serotypes of the bacterium, which can be classified from A to G. Also known as Botox® is one of the most studied drugs in medicine, since it is used in several medical specialties, such as ophthalmology in patients suffering from strabismus and also blepharospasm. In neurology it can be used in diseases such as dystopias, hemifacial spasms, sequelae of brain injuries, migraine, cerebral palsy, Parkinson‘s disease, etc.

Botóx® is a muscle relaxant and in aesthetics is used to relax facial muscles, that is to decrease or eliminate dynamic wrinkles (caused by facial mimicry). Botox offers the best result when it comes to relaxing facial wrinkles naturally.

WHICH WRINKLES RESPOND BEST TO BOTÓX®?

The classic indications of Botóx® are for dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are formed by continuous and repeated contraction of the muscle. Especially oft he following:

Wrinkles of the forehead (Frontalis muscle)
Glabella wrinkles (musculus Corrugator supercilis and musculus Procerus)
Crows feet wrinkles (musculus Orbicularis Oculi)

HOW LONG DOES THE EFFECT OF THE TREATMENT LAST?

Product – there are several on the market. So this is a variable. It depends on the product used.
Professional – a good professional will apply in the right place, at the right level, in the right quantity and with a good technique.
Patient – if medical recommendations are followed, treatment will last as expected, that is, 4-6 months.

WHAT MEASURES SHOULD BE TAKEN BY THE PATIENT AFTER TREATMENT?

1. Do not use saunas or expose yourself tothe sun for 24 hours
2. Do not play sports for 24 hours
3. No strenuous physical activities for 24 hours
4. Do not massage the site for 24 hours
5. Avoid excessive facial mime