Botox

What is Botox?

Botox; It is a medical protein obtained from the bacterium “Clostridium botulinum”. This protein has been used in the treatment of eye and neurological diseases for a very long time. Botox has been used safely and successfully for 16 years to remove wrinkles.

Cosmetic use was approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. So far, one million applications have been made in the USA alone.

In which situations is botox used?

It has been applied in neurology for years in the treatment of spastic muscle problems and in the treatment of eye diseases such as strabismus.

It is used in dermatology for the purposes of reducing skin wrinkles and eliminating excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis), which can be seen more frequently in some people.

How does Botox work?

Dynamic lines are expression lines; It occurs with the contraction of small muscles under the skin during mimic movements (frown, speaking, laughing…). The contraction of these muscles settles on the skin over time and creates permanent lines and wrinkles.

Botox, by blocking the passage in the nerves in the injection area, "prevents muscle contraction", provides the tension of the skin here, opens the lines.

These lines can be corrected with botox treatment in the early period. Over time, the lines get deeper, botox treatment alone cannot provide sufficient improvement, other additional treatments are applied. (laser, peeling, filler injection…)

Who is Botox not applied to?

Not applicable to pregnant, lactating and some muscle patients.

How is Botox applied?

If you are considering having Botox treatment, you should share your expectations and concerns about this treatment with your doctor. Your doctor will share the results you will get with this treatment, so that the success of the treatment will be ensured. The treatment of each patient is planned according to their own muscle structure and skin characteristics.

A local anesthetic cream can be applied before the procedure. Small doses of injection are made with very fine-tipped needles to the wrinkle points determined by considering the muscle structure of the person.

The treatment usually takes 10-15 minutes and minimal discomfort is felt during the application. The drug is effective only at the injected site and does not enter the general circulation. The expected effect starts within two weeks after the application.

In which areas is Botox applied most often?

• Horizontal lines on forehead
• The lines between the two eyebrows
• eye contour lines
• Lines around the mouth
• Necklines

When will the patient return to normal activity after Botox?

The patient can return to normal activity immediately after the injection.

How long does Botox last?

Botox treatment provides 3-4 months of improvement. As the applications are repeated, this period can be up to 8-10 months.

Do I have to continue after starting Botox treatment?

After starting the Botox treatment, you do not have to continue, even after the effect of the treatment, the lines do not return to their former density for a long time. If the applications are continued, more and more successful results are obtained. Lines gradually become lighter and new ones are prevented from forming. The skin gains a better appearance than before.

Will there be an unnatural expression on my face when I have Botox?

This is the most frequently asked question by patients who have had botox for the first time. If you share your concern about this with your doctor, your treatment doses will be adjusted accordingly and a very natural expression will be provided.

Is there an appropriate age to start Botox treatment?

There is no specific age to start this treatment. Depending on the person's muscle and skin structure, the need for application may arise at a very early age, or this need may not be present at later ages. While very good results are obtained with botox in the period when the lines are just starting, botox alone is not enough in the treatment of more settled lines, filler injection, laser or peeling treatments are also required. For this reason, more successful and natural results are provided with early treatments.

What are the risks of Botox application?

When applied by experts trained in this subject, the risks of the procedure are almost non-existent.

Mild bruising and redness in the application area, headache, and rarely flu-like complaints may occur. After the treatment, the treated area should not be rubbed, the head should be kept upright, and heavy exercise should be avoided.

What is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis; It is a genetic condition in which there is abnormal sweat and heat loss. It can cause discomfort to the extent that it can affect social life in both men and women. Sweating is intense in the palms, soles or armpits. Botox provides a successful and safe treatment to prevent this excessive sweating.

How does Botox affect sweating?

Botox acts by blocking the nerve impulse to the sweat glands.

How is the application made?

Areas of excessive sweating are detected and small doses of botox are injected into the skin with fine needles. The average processing time is 15 minutes. The effect starts within 1 week following the treatment and continues for 6-9 months.