Skin wrinkles are one of the first and most obvious signs of skin aging. It is for this reason that people use different methods to remove skin wrinkles, and facial botox is one of the best ways to remove facial wrinkles. Especially for the parts that have dynamic wrinkles, this method is the most effective.
What is Botox?
In this method, by injecting botulism toxin into specific areas of the face, the muscles that cause wrinkles are relaxed so that those muscles are released and facial wrinkles are gradually removed.
Facial Botox is actually the direct injection of very small amounts of botulism toxin into the facial muscles, which weakens the muscles. By using Botox, frown lines and other facial wrinkles are removed.
Men and women who are in good physical health can use the Botox injection technique as a safe way to treat facial wrinkles.
The most common areas to perform this procedure are Botox injections in the forehead and around the eyes. The main reason people choose Botox is to reduce the signs of facial aging and rejuvenate the skin. Of course, apart from facial botox, botox injection also has therapeutic uses; For example, underarm and palm botox are used to treat sweating and migraines, etc. In the continuation of this article from Mahziar Clinic, we have gone to this important ingredient in the beauty industry. To know more information about Botox injection, stay with us until the end of this article. One of the most famous Botox brands is Iranian Botox Mesport and Foreign Botox Dysport
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Botox injection is actually an alternative treatment method for cosmetic surgery such as skin tightening. But why did this method become so popular in a short period of time? Perhaps the main reason for this issue is its high effectiveness with low cost and side effects. After botox injection, you will finally notice the changes in your face within 1 to 3 days.
Botox uses
For more than ten years, expert doctors and scientists have realized the benefits and importance of Botox in various fields. In general, botox injection is used in two fields of treatment and beauty, and removing wrinkles and skin rejuvenation is only one of the uses of this method.
Therapeutic uses of Botox
The ability to limit or paralyze muscles and tissues makes it possible to treat some diseases and health problems. We have listed some of the problems that doctors treat with the help of Botox injections:
- Fix drooping eyelids
Bleeding treatment
Migraine treatment
Treatment of neck cramps and spasms
Solving the problem of excessive sweating, especially in the palms and armpits
Treatment of overactive or overactive bladder
Treatment of neurological and movement disorders and problems such as urinary incontinence
Solving the problem of grinding teeth
The use of Botox in beauty
By limiting the activity and range of motion of the muscles around the eyes, frown line, neck, etc., Botox helps to improve the following:
- Crow’s claw lines around the eyes
Frowning line
neck wrinkles
Nose tip lift
It can be said that Botox is the best choice for dynamic wrinkles in the upper face area. But what are dynamic wrinkles and how are they different from static wrinkles?
The difference between dynamic and static wrinkles
As long as you are young and young; You can laugh without worry; frown and do not pay much attention to care and health tips; Because your skin is highly elastic and does not leave any marks on it. But whatever happens, the effects of all the frowns and laughs appear on the skin and different lines appear on the face. These wrinkles and skin lines can be divided into two general categories:
- Static wrinkles
- Dynamic or active wrinkles
People who are not yet very old; Normally, they don’t have wrinkles, but as soon as they frown or laugh; The lines of their faces are visible. to the lines that are caused by a lot of movement and are more defined by the movement of the facial muscles; It is called dynamic wrinkles.
But there are some people who have lines on their face due to various reasons such as aging, genetics, unhealthy lifestyle or even weight loss. These static wrinkles are evident when the face is still and stable and have little to do with muscle movement.
Professional and expert doctors offer different solutions for each of these two types of wrinkles. For example, to treat dynamic wrinkles, Botox injection is the best solution. But in many cases, Filer injection is used to improve static wrinkles.
How is facial botox injection done?
Many people are afraid of forehead botox injections and any similar cosmetic procedure. If you are one of these people; By knowing the process, you can overcome your fear and anxiety to a great extent.
At first, the specialist doctor will thoroughly examine your facial problems and decide on the Botox injection pattern. It is important to mention that usually for each person according to the type, depth and location of the wrinkle, a special pattern for injection is determined by the doctor.
After sterilizing the skin and marking the injection points, you will be placed in a semi-recumbent chair. Local anesthesia is usually used for botox injections, but the doctor’s diagnosis may be different. After the injection, the doctor may help increase the effect of Botox by massaging the injection site.
Who are not candidates for Botox?
Botox is a minimally invasive and very common method for facial beauty; But it doesn’t have to be suitable for everyone. If you have unrealistic expectations of Botox results or your facial lines are too deep and permanent; It is better to talk to an experienced doctor before injecting Botox and express your expectations. But what other people are not Botox candidates?
Pregnant and lactating women and even people who plan to get pregnant in the next few weeks; They cannot use Botox.
People with various neurological and movement disorders.
People who have infections and open and active wounds in their skin.
Those who must use blood thinners.
The best age for Botox injections
Considering how Botox works and how effective it is in removing wrinkles, it is better to inject Botox before the wrinkles deepen. Especially to fix forehead lines or crow’s feet lines, it is better to seek to solve these problems as soon as possible in order to get better results from this work.
Because each person’s genetics and environmental factors such as sunlight have a great effect on causing wrinkles; There is no specific age for Botox injections. It can only be said that if lines have appeared on your forehead or other parts of your face; Do not delay too much to see a doctor and inject Botox; Because as the lines get deeper, the possibility of their fading becomes less.
The difference between Filer and botox
As mentioned, Botox causes the muscles to have limited movement or temporary paralysis. For this reason, they are mostly used to remove movement or dynamic wrinkles. But the Filer has the greatest effect in removing static lines by filling the empty parts of the skin and increasing the volume.
Authentic Botox brands
No one wants to compromise their health and beauty for the sake of paying less. Using substances that are not approved by the FDA or the Ministry of Health; It can be extremely dangerous and cause irreversible problems for you. Currently, in reputable clinics, Botox is mostly used in reputable and famous brands Dysport and Mesport.
Dysport brand is an English brand that has high quality and price. The Mesport brand is produced in the country and while having high quality, it has a relatively lower price. It should be noted that Mesport brand botox is also exported to neighboring countries.
Complications of Botox
If you do botox injection with a specialist and experienced doctor; There will be no special complications for you. Finally, up to a day or two after the injection, you may experience the following:
- Headache
Signs and symptoms of colds and allergies
Pain and burning at the injection site
Bruises on the face
These symptoms are not very dangerous and usually disappear after a short period of time. But if you go somewhere other than standard centers (like hair salons); You are more likely to have more serious complications. Things like weakness in vision; Muscular problems or even inability to move, breathing disorders and urinary incontinence are among the very dangerous side effects that occur when botox is injected by a non-specialist, and you should see a doctor immediately if they occur.
Botox injection points
Among the points where Botox is injected; It can be applied to the corner of the eyes, forehead, corner of the nose (to eliminate wrinkles on the nose) and corner of the lips. as it mentioned; The most common use of Botox is to remove wrinkles and lines on the upper half of the face. But Botox injection has other uses, such as lip and nose botox.
People whose noses are proportional and just want the tip to be slightly raised; Botox injection is used at this point. Also, lip botox is used to fix a gummy smile, lift the corner of the lips and lip flip.
Some people’s upper gums are too prominent when they laugh. In these people, botox injection helps the lips to cover the gums more. Botox injection also helps people who have droopy lips.
Lip flip also happens with the help of botox injection. In this method, the muscles around the lips are temporarily paralyzed and as a result the upper lip becomes larger. In addition to treating a gummy smile, this method also helps to have more voluminous and beautiful lips.
How long does Botox last?
Botox injection is a temporary measure and does not have a permanent effect like surgery. Usually between 3 and 6 months after the injection, its effect will disappear and you will need to inject again. Of course, the durability of botox injection will be different for each person according to the type and depth of wrinkles, lifestyle and age.
How to increase the effect of Botox?
Any beauty and skin procedure such as botox injection can only change the current form of the skin and in order to maintain these positive changes in the future; You should do all skin care tips. Not being exposed to sunlight, healthy lifestyle and consumption of nutrients, drinking enough water and using skin care products are among the things that prolong the effect of Botox. You can also increase its effect on your skin by observing the following after Botox injection:
Avoid showering and applying pressure to the injection site (such as lying on your face) for at least a day.
Avoid exercising and being exposed to steam and very hot weather for a week.
Avoid smoking, alcohol and similar substances for a few days.
Procedures before botox injection
Do not use blood thinners such as aspirin for a week before Botox injection.
Avoid alcohol and smoking before injection.
Talk to your doctor about drug allergies and your expectations of Botox.
What is the effect of continuous botox injection?
Contrary to popular belief, continuous botox injection if done by a specialist and experienced doctor; It will not cause any problems for your health. Also, considering that after botox injection, you will not be able to move muscles such as frowning, raising eyebrows, etc.; The process of deepening wrinkles will progress more slowly.
Botox injection cost
The cost of Botox injection depends on various factors; But in general, it can be said that this work is one of the low-cost works in beauty (compared to surgical operations). the number of units injected; The Botox brand used, the doctor’s salary, the specialized staff and the injection clinic, all affect the cost of Botox injections.
Is botox injection painful?
One of the most important questions of people who intend to inject Botox; It’s about being painful. Fortunately, the needles used for this work; They are very thin and do not cause much pain. Also, if you visit reputable centers such as Mahziar Clinic; Due to the expertise of the doctors, this process is done quickly and you will not feel much pain. In addition to the above, doctors usually use local anesthesia at the injection points so that you do not feel pain.
