Botox

Botox is a widely used procedure to reduce wrinkles, correct facial lines and achieve a youthful appearance.

What is Botox and How Does It Work?

Botox is obtained by safely using botulinum toxin, a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, for medical purposes. During the procedure, the specialist doctor injects a small amount of Botox into certain muscles with the help of a thin needle. Botox prevents muscles from contracting by temporarily blocking nerve impulses. This softens wrinkles and lines, helping facial features to have a more youthful and dynamic appearance.

What are the Advantages of Botox?

Botox is known for being effective in treating dynamic wrinkles in the facial area. It reduces lines caused by facial expressions, especially by using it on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes and under the chin.

Botox can be used to reduce migraine attacks, relieve headaches and reduce the frequency of migraines.

The effects of Botox application usually appear quickly. A significant improvement can be seen within a few days after the procedure, and these effects can often last for several months.

To Whom Can Botox Be Applied?

Botox is the method generally used in the aesthetic world for the treatment of wrinkles. However, this application may not be suitable for everyone. Here is some important information about who is suitable for botox application;

Botox is usually administered to healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 65. People in this age range are generally among those who want to treat dynamic wrinkles or expression lines that appear on their skin.

Botox application can generally be applied safely on healthy individuals. However, application is not recommended in cases of pregnancy, breastfeeding, certain muscle diseases or a known allergy to botox.

Side Effects of Botox Application

Although Botox is a treatment used for aesthetic and medical purposes, it may have side effects, as with any medical intervention. However, these side effects are generally mild and temporary and can be minimized with correct application and dosage. Here are the commonly reported side effects of Botox:

After Botox application, reactions such as slight redness, swelling or bruising may occur in the injection area. However, these reactions usually disappear on their own within a few hours or days.

Some people may experience headaches after Botox application. This is usually a mild and short-term effect. Although post-injection headache is a rare side effect, it should be shared with your doctor if it occurs.

Botox can cause temporary weakening of muscles. This means that muscle activity in the applied area decreases.

Although allergic reactions to Botox application are rare, in this case a healthcare professional should be contacted immediately.