What is Botox?
Botox (Botulinum toxin) is a toxin derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It Decays the release of conductive substances at the nerve endings and shows its effect by stopping the transmission between the nerves and the organs reached by the nerves. Stopping nerve conduction allows the functions of the organ reached by the nerve to decrease or completely disappear. It can be used for aesthetic and cosmetic purposes, to reduce facial wrinkles caused by the movements of the mimic muscles, to prevent their formation and to reduce sweating in areas that sweat excessively, and to treat November migraine.
In which areas is Botox used?
Wrinkle treatment
The work of the mimic muscles over the years makes the folds on the skin covering it obvious, and thus dynamic facial lines appear. Nov. The dynamic lines that occur most Decently are seen around the forehead, between the eyebrows, the edges of the eyes and the lips. The lines on the forehead and the edges of the eyes give the person an older appearance, while the lines between the eyebrows give the person a frowning, angry look expression. Dec. Nov November, Nov November, Botox is applied to the mimic muscles, the movements of these muscles can be weakened, the decrease in muscle movements also reduces the folding of the skin on it with muscle movements and the striation due to folding. In this way, a significant improvement is also achieved in the facial expression that looks old and angry.
Facial contouring
With Botox injection, it can be ensured that the eyebrows are lifted from the tail part and the height in the middle part of the eyebrow, which leads to a confused facial appearance, is lowered.
The appearance of a prominent upper gum along with a smile causes an unaesthetic appearance when laughing. This can be easily corrected with a Botox injection.
Masetter (chewing muscle) Hypertrophy: Unlike other regional applications, Botox applications to the massetter November November November are not performed for wrinkles, but to soften the square face appearance and achieve an oval face, especially for patients with marked hypertrophy of the massetter muscle. Thus, a slimmer and feminine facial appearance is obtained.
Treatment of excessive sweating
When Botox is applied to the sweat glands, the transmission between the sweat glands and the nerve endings can also be stopped, Decelerating the functioning of the sweat glands. The areas of the body that sweat the most are the palms and armpits. When Botox is applied to the sweating areas of people with excessive sweating and related sweat odor complaints, improvement in their complaints is achieved.
The effect of the application after excessive sweating zones are detected by the test performed before the application also lasts for up to 6 months.
Migraine treatment
Botox application; It is performed on 7 areas of the head and neck with needle tips that are thinner than 31 injection points. The treatment is planned individually and there are at least 2 treatment periods with a Dec of 12 weeks. In some patients, the injection must be repeated for treatment effectiveness, while in some patients, the effectiveness continues for several years. By the decision of a specialist neurologist, additional doses can be applied to the required areas for botox injections according to the location of the pain and migraine can be controlled by obtaining successful results. Oct.
How is Botox done?
Botox is applied in the form of an injection and is not a painful procedure, a slight pain may be felt at the time of injection. When a decrease in the movements of the mimic muscles is desired, injections are made into the mimic muscles, and into the skin when it is desired to reduce the sweating complaint. Novotel Novotel.
The effect of Botox starts in 3-4 days after injection and fully settles within the first week and the duration of effect is 4-6 months. When Botox loses its effect, the application can be repeated.
Botox has no serious side effects on health. After application, it may cause temporary swelling, bruising, and rarely temporary lowness of the eyelid.
Immediately after the operation, daily life can be continued with comfort. However, it should be avoided from movements that require bending for a long time and from working the facial muscles. Nov. In addition, the head should be kept high for about four hours after the Botox injection, avoid leaning forward and should not lie down. About eight hours after the Botox injection, a shower can be taken with warm water and in such a way that it does not cause damage to the face, that is, without applying a pouch or pressure. Care should be taken to use cold water when washing the face.
Frequently asked questions about Botox
Is Botox snake venom?
No, botox is a natural, protein-based medicine made from a special bacterium.
Who applies Botox?
Botox application, which comes across as an effective method of facial rejuvenation, should be performed by specialist physicians who know the facial anatomy well and who have received adequate training in order to avoid possible complications and achieve the desired result.
Is Botox a reliable treatment method?
It is a drug that has been approved by the Ministry of Health in our country and in more than 70 countries around the world, more than 2000 studies have been conducted. it has been used for 20 years and millions of people choose these applications safely every year.
How long does the effect of Botox last?
About 3 months after the application, movement begins to return in strong muscles. Nov. after 4 months, the movement of weak muscles also begins Nov. after 6 months, the effect disappears completely. it is useful to repeat Decapitation between 4-6 months.
Does Botox lead to loss of facial expression?
The main purpose of Botox application is not to neutralize the expression on the face, but to soften the facial expressions, to give the face a natural aesthetic appearance. Confused and expressionless images are caused by the application being made in the wrong hands. Botox should definitely be done in expert hands.
How many times can a person have botox during their lifetime?
As long as it is done in expert and correct hands, it can be done under the supervision of a doctor for life.
Can pregnant women get botox?
It is not yet fully known whether Botox has a harmful effect during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, it is recommended not to apply botox during pregnancy and lactation, and botox should not be applied in people with diseases of the nervous November system.
