Botox treatment is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in which botulinum toxin type A is injected to relax specific muscles and thereby smooth wrinkles or treat certain medical conditions. Here’s an overview:
π¬ What is Botox?
Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin, a protein that blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. This temporarily paralyzes the muscle.
π Use in aesthetic medicine
Typical areas of application:
Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
Forehead wrinkles
Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
Lip lines
Eyebrow or mouth lift
Treatment procedure:
Brief consultation with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist
Cleansing and, if necessary, anesthesia of the skin (usually not necessary)
Injection with a fine needle into targeted muscle areas
Duration: approx. 10β20 minutes
β³ Effect and duration
Onset of effect : after 2β5 days
Maximum effect : after approx. 1β2 weeks
Duration of effect : approx. 3β6 months (depending on metabolism and muscle activity)
β Possible side effects
Swelling or redness at the injection site
Temporary feeling of tension
β Advantages
Quick, minimally painful procedure
No Downtime
Effective against expression lines
Can be combined with other treatments (e.g., hyaluronic acid)
β Contraindications
Not suitable for :
Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis)
Inflammation or infection at the injection site
π° Costs
From approximately β¬200β400 per area, depending on the severity of the wrinkles, the region, and the number of Botox units required, as well as on the specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery.
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