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BOTULINUM TOXIN TREATMENTS

The Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox or Dysport) is the first form of the Botulinum Toxin approved for cosmetic purposes. The active component of BOTOX is a protein, extracted by the bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, which blocks the release of acetylcholine and relaxes muscles.

We apply the preparation of Botulinum Toxin Type A (formulated “BOTOX”) to remove hyperkinetic wrinkles (presence of mimic wrinkles in the forehead area, between the eyebrows and periorbital areas, on the back of the nose, chin, horizontal and vertical lines on the neck, around the mouth corners, in the neckline area).

Our clinical experience allowed us to determine the optimal dosages, to appreciate the aesthetic effect and to track the long-term performance of the method. The basic principle in the application of the preparation “BOTOX” for correction of mimic wrinkles is the use of smaller doses to obtain the optimal effect.

The recommended dosages take into account the age and sex of the patient, as well as the area of application. The aesthetic effect is in smoothing out the mimic and static wrinkles with varying degrees of expression.

BOTOX IS NOT A FILLING AGENT

Botox works specifically to induce temporary relaxation of the muscles causing the appearance of wrinkles. That is how it differs from fillers, which are used to “smooth out” wrinkles. This difference is very significant, since the use of fillers is not a substitute to Botox and vice versa. In fact, recent clinical studies show that the use of Botox together with fillers such as collagen or hyaluronic acid could prolong the effects obtained by filling agents. It is understood intuitively because stopping the contraction of the muscle will allow the filler to remain in place for a longer time.

Hyperactive facial muscles cause wrinkles. It can be the muscles of the forehead, areas around the eyes, mouth and neck. In this case, Botox is injected using a very small needle into the hyperactive muscles. The effects of Botox appear gradually and usually can be observed 7 to 10 days after the injection. The result usually lasts 3 to 6 months.

While the very fine wrinkles disappear completely after the injection of Botox, deeper wrinkles may remain. These wrinkles in particular are best treated with the agent filling soft tissues in addition to Botox injections.

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The Botulinum Toxin Type A injections are a relatively safe and highly effective method, which temporarily removes wrinkles caused by hyper-activity of the facial muscles. The temporary denervation does not cause atrophy of the facial muscles and the motor activity of muscles fully recovers in 6 months to 1 year. Working on the etiological component of the pathogenesis of the mimic and old age wrinkles, the Botulinum Toxin can be successfully applied not only as a healing method but also as a preventive method for cosmetic correction.

The combination of a Botulinum Toxin injection and contoured plastic, with different types of dermabrasion, plastic surgery with aesthetic profile allows to obtain visible and sustainable results from the corrections.

The Botox injections mitigate the wrinkles on the face and, optionally, they can lift the eyebrows for a more youthful appearance. The biggest benefit of Botox however, is to prevent further wrinkling. A young patient whose wrinkles had just begun to form can stop the process and sometimes make it reversible starting regular injections of Botox. After the intervention the patient can maintain the result for a much longer period of time by the application of Botox injections. People suffering from excessive sweating can also benefit from these injections.

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