Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as botox in the market; It is the medicinal protein obtained from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a treatment method used in wrinkle removal procedures without the need for surgery. Botulinum Toxin is mostly applied in the face area. Especially forehead lines, rim lines, lines around the eyes and neck lines, botox most frequently occurs on our face as years go by and as our mimis use it. these wrinkles are called dynamic and static. The wrinkles that occur in motion are called dynamic, the wrinkles that exist at rest, ie without making facial expressions, are called static. Botox corrects dynamic wrinkles, and its effect on static wrinkles at rest is not insufficient. In this case, filling can also be added to botox applications.
As the mechanism of action, Botulinum Toxin prevents the nerve connections of the muscle in the area where it is applied, temporarily preventing muscle contractions and allowing the muscle to remain loose. In this way, the muscle does not pull the skin in the applied area, it allows the wrinkles to be opened. The normal working cycle continues in the muscles that do not apply Botox.
Although the duration of effect varies somewhat depending on the person's muscle strength and the use of mimic, it generally lasts between 4-6 months. This period may be prolonged in successive applications as the muscle is deactivated again before it starts to contract completely.
Purpose of Botox applications; Rather than creating a completely dull, stiff, mimiculous facial expression, it is about revealing a younger and more vibrant face. Botox applications are an application that takes about 15 minutes and is made with tips that we call invisible needles. A local anesthetic cream is applied before the procedure and then applied. there is no incision or pain. It is much more comfortable if it is applied with very thin tips called invisible needles. It is an application that can be done even during a lunch break between work. You can return to work immediately after the procedure.
The effect of botox starts within 2-3 days after the application and it starts in 7.-10. sits around the day. Control is recommended 10-14 days later for the control of the application.
