Botox, which is evaluated in the drug group, is an application that is performed only by doctors in order to eliminate the mimic line and wrinkles on the skin that become prominent with age or to bring it to an indistinct, faint state. Botox, which is a cure when done by the right people, turns into a poison in the wrong application. Botox has reversible and temporary effects on the muscle structure.
At what age is Botox applied?
Botox is not a form of treatment applied once, the duration of effect is around 6 months. Botox, whose effect varies from person to person, is usually applied at the age of 30 and above. However, botox applications do not have a certain age. If wrinkles have started due to skin and muscle structure, botox can be applied at the age of 20. When applied regularly, it has a preventive effect on the mimic muscles that cause wrinkle formation.
What are the Botox Usage Areas?
Botox is generally used for the treatment of wrinkles on the face, forehead line, crow's feet, lip line, lines on the neck that create an aged expression, lines between the eyebrows and wrinkle prevention in advanced periods. In addition, its relaxant feature on muscles is used in migraine treatment. Another area of use in botox application is excessive underarm sweating.
With underarm botox, sweat release from the sweat glands in the armpits is prevented for about 6 months. This provides a comfort lasting 6 months. Botox is a short-term application lasting 15 to 20 minutes. Botox is used not only for aesthetic purposes but also in different medical fields. It is safely applied in spasms caused by some neurological diseases, in the treatment of strabismus or in the treatment of anal fissures.
Who Can Do Botox?
Botox, which is thought to be easy to apply, requires a detailed knowledge of surgical anatomy, experience and attention. People who are not physicians and who do not have detailed knowledge about botox applications cannot do botox. It is also important where botox is applied. Botox is not performed in a cafe, hairdresser or barber. Nurses, aestheticians and health officers cannot do botox.
How is Botox Done?
Botox application is made in micro injections into the mimic muscles with needles thinner than hair. Muscle activity is temporarily blocked due to Botox. This period is usually 4 to 6 months. Before Botox application, the application area is cleaned with disinfectant solution. Micro injection is performed in predetermined places. Botox application to the whole face takes 15 to 20 minutes.
Daily life is continued after Botox application. Botox is not a painful treatment. In the past, local anaesthetic cream was used before the application, but today this is not necessary with new botox injectors. In these botox needles, the penetration feature is increased and the thickness is thin.
How Botox Corrects Wrinkles?
With the overwork of the facial mimic muscles on the face, the skin above it folds and lines form on the skin surface. In the area where Botox is applied, the movements of the muscles are reduced and the wrinkling of the skin on the muscle is prevented and the skin is tense.
Which Areas of the Face is Botox Applied?
Mimic lines in the upper part of the face, the edge of the eye, the root of the nose (bunny lines), forehead, between the two eyebrows (glabella) are areas where botox is frequently applied.
Does Botox Disrupt the Naturalness of the Face?
If the problem is wrinkles caused by muscle movements, Botox does not disturb the naturalness, it is one of the appropriate methods. The result is successful with the appropriate dose.
Are There Risks of Botox?
When Botox is applied correctly by the physician, side effects are minimised. There may be inflammation, pain, loss of sensation, redness, tenderness and bruising after injection. Very rare eyelid drooping occurs. But Botox has an advantage as well as this side effect. The side effects of Botox are temporary and disappear spontaneously.

