Mechanism of action for this toxin is stopping nerve conduction temporarily by preventing mediators secreted from nerve endings. Facial expressions such as smiling, getting angry, being surprised and squinting affect the skin in years with dynamic lines, turning into permanent wrinkles on face.
Common Botox® Areas:
What Are the Common Injection Sites for Botox® Treatment ?
Upper Face:
- Frown lines (between eyebrows)
- Forehead lines
- Nasalis lines (bunny lines)
Eyes:
- Eyebrows/ hooded eyes
- Wrinkles around the eyes (crow's feet)
- Under the eyes (tear trough)
Lower Face:
- Lipstick lines (around the mouth)
- Chin (to prevent dimpling)
- Jawline & Neck
- Jaw Angle (teeth grinding - bruxism)
Botox® application is done via microinjection. The process lasts for 10 minutes. The effect can be apparent in 3-15 days after the injection. The effectiveness of the treatment may last for 4-6 months. Reiterating applications can lengthen the duration of this effectiveness.
There would be no pain and discomfort after the application. No application of massage is done to the injection zone. Patients may return to their normal lives. In very rare cases, a temporary rash or purpleness may be encountered.
- Decreasing the lines resulting from mimicry
- Nefertiti (Neck) Botox®
- Preventative Botox®
- Minimal Botox®
- Baby Botox®
- Psycho Botox®
- Smiling Botox®
- Botox® for treatment
- Gummy Smile Botox®
- Glabellar lines Botox®
- Botox® for men
- Crow's feet Botox®
- Upper lip zone Botox®
- Forehead Botox®
- Treatment for sweating etc.
Many regional Botox® applications which are done under several aliases have the same purpose. The important thing is that it should be applied by an experienced and specialist hygienically, and the botulinum toxin used should be approved by Ministry of Health. This matter is very important for your health safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Botox Application Harmful?
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How long does the effect of Botox application last?
