How is Botox Performed?

Botox is one of the most popular medical procedures of recent years, and it is an exotoxin applied for the purpose of temporarily eliminating wrinkles that appear as a sign of aging on the skin and providing a younger appearance to the skin. Botox obtained from Clostridium Botulinum bacteria in laboratory conditions is also used in the treatment of excessive sweating. Botox, which prevents the release of substances that provide transmission in the nerve endings, is not a process that affects all muscles in a systemic way, but is effective only in the area where it is injected. Botox, which blocks the mediators released from the nerve endings, temporarily stops nerve conduction. As a result of the interruption of nerve conduction, the movement of the muscle activated by the nerve decreases or disappears completely. Thus, the effect of Botox is revealed.

How is Botox Applied?

Thanks to this method, which is based on the injection of the material used in the Botox method into the skin, the appearance of wrinkles on the skin can be completely eliminated or the appearance of deep wrinkles can be alleviated. Botulinum toxin is diluted before Botox injection is given. Before the injection, anesthetic cream is applied to the application area. Thus, the patient does not feel any pain during the injection. Extremely fine-tipped injectors are used in Botox injection, which is completed in approximately 15-20 minutes. And small doses are injected into the muscles. The areas to be injected are made to the wrinkle points determined by considering the muscle structure of the person. The effect of botulinum toxin injected into the muscle tissue usually begins to be seen within 24-72 hours. In some rare cases, this period may take up to 5-7 days.

If the Botox application is not repeated, there will be no increase in wrinkles. On the contrary, since Botox applications that are repeated regularly for a certain period of time will weaken the mimic muscles, there is a decrease in wrinkles.

Why Is Botox Performed?

Botox is a medical aesthetic procedure that can be applied for both medical and aesthetic purposes. Botox procedure is often used to remove fine lines and wrinkles in the face area due to various reasons. Although wrinkles appear in many parts of the body due to aging, the face is the first area where they are most prominent and appear.

For this reason, women and men who want to have younger and smoother skin can benefit from the opportunity to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles by choosing the Botox method. The fact that the Botox procedure does not cause pain in any way, and that it does not require surgical intervention, is one of the most important reasons for the increasing interest in the Botox procedure. Since it is not a surgical procedure, patients can continue their daily lives after Botox injection.

Botox has the feature of being a rescue procedure for people who have excessive sweating, whose daily life is seriously affected by this problem and who have self-confidence problems. People who experience migraine attacks can also improve their quality of life with the effects of Botox injection, if their doctor deems it appropriate. Successful results can be obtained with the application of the Botox method in people with teeth grinding problem or some muscle diseases called cervical dystonia.

In Which Areas Is Botox Applied?

Botox, as a medical procedure in great demand by both women and men, can be applied to:

• Fine lines around the eyes;
• Wrinkles on the forehead;
• Lines in the area between the two eyebrows;
• Wrinkles just above or around the eyebrow;
• Horizontal lines at the root of the nose, also called laugh lines;
• Tip of the nose so that the tip of the nose can be lifted;
• Vertical lines and wrinkles on the upper and lower lips;
• Wrinkles located scattered around the neck area;
• Lines called nasolabial wrinkles extending from the nose to the rim of the mouth;
• Lines called melibiol wrinkles extending from the lip edge to the chin;
• Around the eyebrows in order to change the shape and position of the eyebrows;
• Lip edges to ensure that the lip edges are lifted up;
• Lines between lower lip and chin;
• Wrinkles in the chin area;
• Cheek area to remove sagging on the cheek;
• Wrinkles in the décolleté area;
• The relevant areas to eliminate facial symmetry irregularities.

Is Botox Permanent?

Botox is not a permanent procedure, and the duration of its effect may vary from person to person. However, the permanence of the Botox process takes place on average between 4-6 months. The duration of permanence may vary depending on some factors such as the area of the face where the application is made, the facial features of the person, the depth of lines or wrinkles on the face. It is known that the permanence period increases in cases where Botox application is repeated regularly.

Sports should not be done on the day of the Botox procedure, as it may increase the risk of edema formation. You should also not be in environments such as sauna and Turkish bath. On the day of the Botox procedure, eyebrows should not be removed and skin care should not be done. You should not swim in the sea and the pool for at least 3 days, and you should not wear make-up. In order to minimize the risk of possible infection after the Botox procedure, maximum attention should be paid to the hygiene conditions.

Botox is not applied to people who have blood clotting problems, have certain muscle diseases, and are in the process of breastfeeding and pregnancy. Before applying the Botox procedure, aspirin and its derivatives should not be used and alcohol should not be consumed.