Botox
Botox is one of the most popular practices of recent times among anti-aging applications. Botox application is performed to remove wrinkles due to aging, prevent formation of wrinkles, remove low eyebrow structure, and support the treatment of neurological diseases (migraines, etc.). With the botulinum toxin it includes, botox application prevents the stimulation of the nerves in the injection areas. Thus, it is ensured that the formation of skin wrinkles or pain attacks is eliminated. Botox application is usually applied on the forehead and temple area, around the eyes called crow’s feet, and on the nose and eyebrows. After 48 hours following the application, botox begins to be effective and the desired becomes visible within 10 days.
How is Botox Application Performed?
Botox application is an application that takes 20 minutes in total. After a preliminary meeting with your physician, anesthetic cream is applied to the application area and the area is anesthetized. After waiting for 15 minutes for the cream to take effect, injections are performed on the necessary areas with needles with an average diameter of 13 mm. After the application, small ice compresses are applied to prevent swelling and bruising. After the application, people can easily continue their daily lives.
What Should Be Considered About Botox?
The product used during the Botox application should be paid utmost attention. With the increasing demand, the number of botox-containing fake botulinum toxin is increasing. Since fake toxin has properties that will adversely affect human health, attention should be paid that the product to be applied is approved by the Ministry of Health.
The face consists of billions of nerve cells. Therefore, it is extremely important to which area of the face is Botox applied. It is extremely important that the botox application is performed by a physician who is an expert in their field.
Botox is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. People who take blood thinners or consume green tea heavily may be advised by their physician to stop using these products a few days before and after the application to prevent blood collection and bruising in the applied area.
Is Botox Effect Permanent?
Botulinum toxin is a substance that has a temporary effect. Therefore, the botox application is an application that is effective for 6 months. For the desired effect to continue, the application should be repeated every 6 months. Since muscle-weakening occurs after regular application for 2 years, the application intervals can be extended to be more than 6 months.