The application of botulium toxin in aesthetics is a revolutionary treatment for the dynamic expression wrinkles. The wrinkles from facial expression are caused by the delicate muscles that lie beneath the skin. Any time that you smile, laugh, cry or frown they produce an involuntary movement and so the more expressive your face the more it will become marked and the deeper the lines.
This toxin has demonstrated that it is a most effective and safe way to avoid the contraction of the facial muscles where it is applied. For this reason it is used to temporarily diminish and eliminate the dynamic wrinkles of the face. This is a non-surgical method with a local and temporary effect.
If you are considering a treatment with Botox® then the following information can be helpful in answering your questions.
FAQs
The information that we have put in this website is of a general nature and is not intended for the individual. You need to understand that any treatment will only be offered after a full and informed consultation with your specialist plastic surgeon. If you do not understand anything please contact Clinica Foguet.
How does the Botulium toxin work?
This toxin is a potent local neuromuscular inhibitor. Small doses applied to the facial muscles inhibit the free movement of nerve impulse consequently allowing the muscle to relax.
What application does this toxin have?
For many years it was only used to treat a squint, a neurological eye problem. Later it was used to treat neck and facial spasms and more recently to treat other muscular spasms in the medical fields of gastroenterology, urology, and gynaecology.
In aesthetics we use it to treat expression wrinkles and for excessive sweating, (hyperhydrosis) in the armpits, hands and feet.
What wrinkles are you able to treat with this toxin?
Basically the wrinkles that we can treat are between the eyebrows, the frown lines and crow’s feet. Other indications are for the wrinkles on the upper and lower lip and in the neck but these results are not so assured and depend on the patient.
Is this an effective treatment for excessive sweating?
It is an excellent treatment for this condition, hyperhydrosis, and we can treat it without surgery. It is a light treatment that is applied locally as an out-patient and you canm return to your normal life straight away. With can sufficiently reduce the sweating with treatments every 6 to 8 months.
Is this treatment safe and without side-effects?
It is important to understand that the treatment with this toxin is not a surgical procedure, it does not block the muscular activity, it is a localized action and neither the muscle nor the nerve will be affected. The doses that we use in aesthetics are much les that is used in other medical specialities.
What limitations does this treatment have?
It only works over the lines and wrinkles made by your expressions and not on those wrinkles caused by aging or the sun because these are in relationship to the contraction of the facial muscles. That means that it does not improve aging skin and does not replace a face-lift or laser treatment but is an excellent complimentary treatment to them.
How do you treat with this toxin?
The treatment is simple and consists of injecting a very small dose into the muscle we want to treat. Depending on the type of muscle the infiltration will be just one or a few. W use a very small micro needle so there is practically no pain, just small pricks. There is no need for anaesthetic and you can return to normal life immediately after the treatment.
Is the effect permanent or transitory?
The effect of the toxin is transitory lasting between 4 to 6 months and for that reason you will require further applications after that time. The length of the benefits can increase with time and this means that in the future you may require treatment less frequently.
It is important to understand that the force of the muscle varies in each person and so the effect is not the same with all patients. This difference can be with the potency, the extent of the effect and the length of time of effectiveness. Some patients respond to the treatment immediately whilst others will need more time as there can be a complete change from the first injection or you will notice differences in each area. Sometimes the wrinkles will appear much lighter but the strength of the contraction does not totally disappear.
Are there any side-effects?
In some cases there could be side-effects with transitory bruising or involuntary migration to a muscle we did not want to treat. However these effects are not lasting and are reversible in a few days. Frequently there may be a small mark at the injection site like the bite of a mosquito but these can be perfectly covered with make-up.
What are the results?
The area of the skin that has been treated shows as smooth and without wrinkles whilst the facial muscles that have not been treated stay with a normal contraction without affecting the expression of the face.
Can anyone be treated with toxina botulina?
If you are very expressive and gesticulate a lot it is sure that you will have wrinkles and lines as a consequence in the upper area of the face. In this case treatment with an application of the toxin is ideal.
How much younger will I look?
The application of the toxin does not stop the aging process or turn back the clock but can make your skin appear younger and smoother. Moreover you will see things with a more wide eyed look.
RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE A SESSION
- Stop sunbathing or using sun-beds for a minimum of 2 to 3 days before your treatment.
- Tell the doctor if at ant time before the session you feel unwell of have an infection such as a cold.
- Stop using all creams containing retinol for example.
RECOMMENDATIONS AFTER A SESSION
- Use sun-blockers
- No sun exposure until permitted.
- Apply all creams prescribed after the session.
- Ensure that you come to the clinic for all your check-ups as stipulated.
- Consult with these pages fort information and instruction as often as you need to.
- Never worry about calling the clinic if you have any worries no matter how small.
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