What is Botox?
Botox is an injectable drug that is injected into the muscles under the skin to eliminate wrinkles. Botox is considered a kind of poison that is produced from Clostridium bacteria and by paralyzing the muscles in the target area, it removes wrinkles on the skin.
Contraction and movement of facial muscles are the main cause of wrinkles on the skin. If the movement of the muscles is prevented by a foreign substance, the wrinkles on the skin surface will also disappear.
Botox injection to the desired area stops the movement of the muscles by disabling the function of the nerves in that area, and as a result, the wrinkles will disappear for a while while the muscles remain paralyzed.
Common forms that exist among people is the use of Botox to remove deep skin wrinkles in middle-aged and old age, but in fact, all people over 25 years of age can be suitable candidates for Botox injections if there are even slight wrinkles.
Contrary to what some people think, Botox injection is not specific to women, and all people, both men and women, can use Botox to remove wrinkles from their skin.
Research has shown that the effects of Botox among people who have reached old age and whose facial wrinkles have deepened are less than those of young people who have mild lines on their faces.
In addition to its therapeutic role, Botox has a preventive effect on the occurrence and deepening of facial wrinkles. For this reason, regardless of age and gender, people are advised to see a doctor if they see even a small wrinkle in their skin.
Prohibited items for botox injection
A group of people are always not allowed to use beauty methods depending on different conditions. Regarding the injection of Botox on the forehead and other areas of the face, neck and other places, you should note that if you belong to one of the following groups, you should avoid doing this:
• People who have a history of cardiovascular problems.
• Those who have received vaccines for various diseases less than two weeks ago.
• People whose age is less than 18 years or over 80.
• Mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• People who have a history of infectious and inflammatory diseases in the injected area.
• People whose nervous and muscular systems are disturbed or suffer from diseases such as MS.
• Those who have blood clotting problems or take blood thinners.
• People whose body system is very weak or who had a severe infection in their body.
The benefits of Botox
Botox injection has many benefits and this has caused this method to be used in different parts of the world for therapeutic and beauty applications. Some of the most important benefits of Botox are:
• Botox is a non-invasive method and does not involve the risks of procedures such as skin pulling.
• There is no need to use anesthetic drugs and admit the patient to a hospital or beauty clinic for Botox injection.
• The pain of Botox injection is much less compared to other beauty procedures.
• The price of Botox is very low compared to skin cosmetic surgery methods.
• Unlike surgery, Botox injection has a very short recovery period.
• The necessary care after the Botox procedure is very simple.
• The results and effects of Botox ampoule can be seen immediately after the injection, and its results last for a relatively long time.
How long does Botox last?
The longevity of the effect of Botox injected into facial and neck wrinkles or to treat problems such as preventing excessive sweating depends on various factors.
On average, the effects of botulinum toxin injection last from 4 to 6 months, but the following factors have a significant effect on reducing or increasing this period:
• Wrinkle depth
• The person’s age
• Skin type and level of acetylcholine secretion
Necessary measures before Botox injection
One of the most important measures required before botox injection is to choose an experienced and skilled botox injection doctor who minimizes the possibility of side effects of this method with basic injections. It is also better to provide all your medical and medication records to the doctor during the consultation session.
There is no need to take special measures before injecting Botox, but it is better to observe the following:
Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before the injection.
• In consultation with your dermatologist, stop taking blood thinners 5 days before the injection.
• At the time of injection, remove any type of cosmetics from your skin.
Botox injection takes a very short time, about 10 minutes, and its effects are usually immediately visible, but in some cases, you have to wait 7-14 days for the full effect of botulinum toxin to appear.
Necessary care after botox injection
An important part of the effects of Botox is the care after Botox injection, which are as follows:
• Avoid going to the sauna or hot tub for 24 hours after the injection.
Do not apply water to the botoxed area for at least 5 hours.
• Do not apply make-up and avoid face cream or facial massage for one day after Botox injection.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for at least three days after the injection.
• Put cold water compresses on the injection site in the early hours.
• Do not lie down or bend your head down for at least 5 hours after Botox.
• Try to use a long pillow while sleeping for 3 days after the injection.
• Do not wear sunglasses on the first day of injection.
• In cases where you feel a headache, use approved painkillers as prescribed by your doctor.
