Botox Applications

Botox Applications

Botox treatment is a method used to remove wrinkles that occur with advancing age on the face and different parts of the body. Clostridum botulinum (sausage poison) started to be used in the treatment of strabismus in 1989. In 2002, it was recommended by the FDA for the treatment of wrinkles such as frown lines.

Main areas of use;
-Excessive muscle contractions

-Excessive sweating

-Ağrı

-Itch

The goals of Botox treatment;
            -Brow lifting

            -Opening the distance between the eyes (strabismus, eye muscle problems, etc.)

            -Rabbit lines

            -Chin contour correction

            -Sagging corner of the mouth

            -Chin wrinkles (paving stone appearance)

            -Teeth grinding

            -Scars

            -Excessive sweating

            -Local skin pains

            -Itching

Botulinum toxins bind transiently to the pre-synapse region of the muscle-nerve junction. It prevents muscle contraction by blocking the release of acetyl choline. It actually produces temporary minimal paralysis of the muscle. Since excessive contraction of the mimic muscles is prevented, the wrinkles caused by these muscles on the skin are also reduced.

There are different brands of botox drugs on the market. Although the duration of permanence varies between 4-8 months, it may also vary from person to person. The dose to be applied should be determined correctly and overdose should be avoided. In overdose applications made by brave or unconscious hands, unwanted effects such as meaningless blank facial expressions or eyebrow tips such as samurai eyebrows can be observed. With the correct determination of the anatomy of the facial mimic muscles, the patient's expectations, the properties of the drug and the correct injection techniques, it is possible to remove the wrinkles on the patient's face.

Anesthetic creams used locally before the application contribute to reducing pain. It can be used for frowning eyebrows, deep lines between the eyebrows, crow's feet, lines around the lips due to smoking, lip or eyebrow lifting.

Contraindications for Botox;
            -Known botox allergy

            -Various muscle diseases

            -Use of drugs that impair muscle-nerve conduction

            -Unrealistic patient expectations

            -Skin lesion such as acne, eczema at the injection site

            -Over 65 years of age

            -Pregnancy

            -Breastfeeding

            -In children

Botox side effects;
Unwanted side effects can rarely be observed in the injection of drugs. Skin bruising, pain, temporary numbness, redness, swelling, smile asymmetry, mild nausea, malaise, mild headache, dry mouth, joint pain can be seen very rarely. These are extremely rare and can be seen in botox or inexperienced hands with impaired cold chain traffic.