What Is Botulinum Toxin?

It is an application that we perform to the muscle parts that we do not want to contract by taking advantage of the principle that the toxins of a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum create temporary paralysis in the muscles. 

If the wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead and between the eyebrows have started to become obvious due to ageing, sun or genetic reasons, and the eyebrow edges seem lower than before, you can benefit from botox application. As a result of the movement of the underlying muscles, the decrease in skin elasticity causes wrinkles to become deeper and more visible. Botox injections can make wrinkles appear less and the eyebrows pulled upwards by the remaining muscles. 

Botulinum toxin applications can be performed for aesthetic purposes in different areas, such as;

• Forehead area
• Between eyebrows
• Around the eyes
• Lip contour
• Neck area

Botulinum toxin applications can also be performed in the treatment of;

• Migraine (with selected patients)
• Bruxism (teeth grinding)
• Excessive sweating

How is botulinum toxin application performed?

As before each application, in the first stage, the patient’s needs and general health status are determined by the doctor’s examination. After the examination in which the general roadmap is created, the areas where botulinum toxin application is required in the face area are determined. Afterwards, injections are made to the designated areas with fine-tipped needles. 

Does botulinum toxin application cause pain?

Botox application is not a very painful application. If patients with a very low pain threshold prefer, it is possible to perform the application with local anaesthesia. Local anaesthesia is provided with topical creams, and waiting for the cream to take effect slightly extends the duration of the application.

How long is the recovery period after botulinum toxin application?

Botulinum toxin applications are a very practical medical intervention and there is no need for a recovery period. After the application, the person can return to his social life and business world without any problems. Mild swelling and redness that are likely to occur after the application is temporary and will return to normal a few days after the session.

How long does the effect of botulinum toxin application last?

Under simple conditions, the desired result is achieved after the injection made with a fine needle on the eye and forehead. The effect strikes up around 2-3 days and settles completely within 10-12 days. Although it is a matter of opinion, it is necessary to repeat the injection every 4 months. Otherwise, it reverts to the pre-application appearance.

Does Botox application pose a health risk?

The risk level of botox application is very low if it is performed by an experienced medical specialist in a clinical environment where basic hygiene standards are provided and technical needs are met. However, there is a possibility of complications in all medical applications, as well as during toxin applications.