What are the Points to Consider in Filler and Botox Applications?

Although aging is a natural process, many methods are applied to eliminate wrinkles and deep grooves that occur due to this process. Filler and Botox are among the most preferred of these methods as medical aesthetic procedures that are applied quickly and easily. Filler and Botox procedures are procedures that can be applied individually as well as in combination.

The reason for the sagging and wrinkle formation due to aging is the decrease in the structural elements of the skin such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the fat layer under the skin. In this case, the filler procedure can be applied to remove sagging and wrinkles or to give volume and shape to the tissue. Botox is also a method used to remove lines and wrinkles on the face.

What Should Be Considered in Botox Application?

In the Botox procedure, a neurotoxin called Clostridium Botulinum, which is formed in an anaerobic environment, is injected. People use their facial expressions to express their emotions and express their reactions. With aging, lines and wrinkles form on the skin on the mimic muscles. With Botox injection, the formation of new wrinkles is prevented and the skin on the mimic muscles gains a smooth appearance.

Very fine-tipped small needles are used in Botox injection. Therefore, there is not much pain. After the procedure, the patient can continue their daily life.

• Before the Botox procedure is applied, the patient should inform their doctor about the drugs they take regularly. Two weeks before the Botox application, taking aspirin and similar blood thinners should be discontinued.
• Due to their anti-clotting feature, consumption of fish oil, echinacea, green tea, garlic, vitamins C and E, gingko should be suspended two weeks before Botox injection.
• Alcohol consumption should be stopped 3 days before Botox injection.
• If there is an active skin infection in the area where the injection will be made, the application should be postponed.
• For the first few hours after the Botox injection, the facial muscles should be worked. Thus, it is ensured that the effect of the application on the muscles is much better. 
• A cold compress should be applied to the face to reduce edema, bruising and redness that may occur.
• During the first 4 hours, one should not lie on their face, massaged should be avoided for the first 24 hours, the face should not be rubbed and make-up should not be applied. In addition, eyebrow plucking and hair coloring should be avoided.
• Again, due to the possibility of causing redness on the face in the first 24 hours, care should be taken about hot baths, showers and intense sun exposure. Likewise, heavy sports should be avoided.
• In the first 3 days, due to the risk of infection, pool, alcohol, cigarettes, painkillers and blood thinners should be avoided. In addition, foods containing high sugar, caffeine and sodium should be avoided. 
• Facial skin care and peeling should be avoided in the first week.

What Should Be Considered in Filler Application?

The filler injection is performed for the purpose of eliminating the signs of aging. It is one of the minimally invasive aesthetic applications and is usually performed from the age of 30 for the purpose of removing wrinkles. If there are contour disorders, it can be done from the age of 20.

The filler injection procedure is generally applied for the purpose of eliminating the grooves and deep wrinkles that cause shadows on the face. The most common areas of filler injection are the nasal lip groove, forehead, lip edges, and the grooves between the chin and eyebrows.

The filler procedure is completed in an average of 15-30 minutes. Although it is possible to develop a slight swelling or redness after the application, it will resolve spontaneously within 1-2 days. Although the effect of the application begins to be noticed with the completion of the process, the maximum effect begins to be observed as the water holding capacity of the filler increases.

• Taking aspirin and similar blood thinners should be discontinued 2 weeks before the filler injection.
• Lip augmentation injection should be postponed, especially in cases where there is herpes in the lip area. In cases where there is frequent herpes, care should be taken to apply antiviral creams with appropriate properties before and after the procedure.
• Fillers should not be injected into the infected areas with acne problem.
• Care should be taken that the fillers to be applied to the area around the mouth are not simultaneous with the dental treatment. The reason for this is that the infection in the tooth area is also effective on the filler injections around the mouth.
• For the 2 weeks after the filler injection, taking aspirin and similar blood thinners should be avoided.
• Care should be taken to stay in an upright position for the first few hours after the filler procedure. For the first 24 hours, compelling exercises and sports should be avoided. Also, make-up materials and brushes should not be used.
• Due to the risk of increasing edema, excessive alcohol consumption should be avoided on the day of the injection.
• Skin care should not be done on the day of the filler injection and should be avoided for at least one week.
• Due to the possibility of infection, pool should be avoided for at least 2 days.
• Laser application should not be performed for the first 2 days.
• Care should be taken in the application of sunscreen and colorless products recommended by the doctor.