Botox injections to treat wrinkles
Botulinum toxin reduces the muscular contractions responsible for the formation of expression lines, which is why injections are so effective in smoothing out these wrinkles and preventing them from deepening. Injections must be carried out by a specialist in facial rejuvenation, ideally a plastic surgeon, who has perfect mastery of the areas and methods to be injected, as well as the dosage to be used, so as not to freeze the facial expression.
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What are wrinkles?
Wrinkles are folds that form in the skin in response to a number of factors, the main and most unavoidable of which is aging. Indeed, with age, skin dehydrates and loses tone, causing these folds to appear.Aging skin is not the only cause. In fact, a number of facial wrinkles are the result of repeated muscular contractions linked to our expressions. This is particularly true of forehead wrinkles.
Causes of wrinkles
While age is primarily responsible for wrinkles, a number of other factors, such as sun exposure, hormonal variations, smoking and diet, can accelerate the skin’s aging process.
Which wrinkles can be treated with botulinum toxin?
As botulinum toxin relaxes muscular hyperaction, it is particularly indicated for the treatment of expression lines:
- Horizontal forehead wrinkles
- Crow’s feet (corner of the eye wrinkles)
- Lion’s wrinkles, also known as glabellar lines
- Perioral wrinkles (around the mouth)
- Chin wrinkles (orange peel appearance, irregularities)
- Platysmal cords (neck cords)
The procedure for Botox wrinkle injections with Dr Hayot
Botox® injections take place at Dr Hayot’s medical practice and do not require anesthesia. After cleansing your skin, the doctor proceeds with the injections, which are performed with fine needles at the site of the muscle. The procedure is generally painless and fast: it takes just a few minutes to treat an entire area!
Results of Botox injections for wrinkles
Results are rapid, with the first effects visible from the 2nd day, and optimal results after 8 days.With the micro- or derma-botox method, results are subtle: the forehead retains its mobility, it is not fixed, but wrinkles disappear when resting.Results are not definitive: the effect lasts 4 to 8 months.
Precautions and contraindications
Botox injections are contraindicated in people suffering from neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis, etc.), and in pregnant or breast-feeding women.Certain treatments (anticoagulants, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs) constitute relative contraindications, or may need to be discontinued before injections.In people with malar bags, Botox injections around the eyes are not always recommended due to the risk of aggravation.
After-effects of Botox® facial injections
- A few bruises or microhematomas may appear at the injection sites. These marks disappear within 2-3 days.
- Botox injections can cause a headache in the hours that follow.
- If the product is injected incorrectly, the eyebrow may droop and close the gaze. In other cases, the head of the eyebrow is lowered, while its tail rises too high (Mephisto syndrome). These inconveniences are easily corrected by a few touch-ups (injections) carried out at the doctor’s surgery.
- If too much of the product is injected, particularly in crow’s feet wrinkles, a malar pocket (at the bottom of the dark circles) may appear or worsen. This complication is very rare.
Prices of Botox injections to fight wrinkles with Dr Hayot
The price of a Botox injection to fill expression lines depends on the area treated. Dr Hayot will give you a detailed estimate at the end of the first consultation.
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