What is botulinum toxin?

Botox is the trade name for botulinum toxin, a substance secreted by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is a protein whose main property is to act as a muscle paralyzer. This molecule blocks the release of neurotransmitters at neuromuscular junctions, preventing even involuntary movement. Used in low doses in the form of injections, it produces a targeted paralysis in a precise area of the body.

Originally, botulinum toxin was mainly used in ophthalmology, to treat patients suffering from blepharospasm (involuntary eyelid contractions). Because it inhibits muscular activity, its use has developed in the field of aesthetic medicine, for the treatment of aesthetic facial wrinkles.

What are the different uses of botox in aesthetic medicine?

The main use ofBotox in aesthetic medicine is the treatment of facial expression lines, also known as dynamic wrinkles. This is the most common reason for consultation! Indeed, expression lines are caused by the repeated contraction of certain muscles when we display a particular expression (smile, frown, expression of surprise, etc.).

With botulinum toxin, these often unconscious contractions are blocked, resulting in smoother skin and a more youthful appearance. Of course, Botox does not prevent you from smiling or showing a natural expression.

Another frequent indication for this molecule is hyperhidrosis, better known as excessive sweating. This frequent problem is treated by inhibiting the sweat glands with botulinum toxin.

Finally, aesthetic medicine also uses Botox to soften overly square jaws. The injection is made into the masseter muscle, whose prominence contributes to the square appearance of the face. This indication generally concerns women who have a complex about the masculine appearance of their jaws, which are considered too thick.

Which areas of the face are most frequently treated with botox?

The areas of the face most frequently treated with Botox are :

• The forehead, to reduce horizontal wrinkles caused by involuntary activity of the forehead muscle
• The area between the eyebrows, where Botox helps reduce frown lines, which give the face a severe expression.
• The eye contour, where crow’s feet wrinkles appear, small furrows that contribute to the aging of the eyes.
• The jaw, where the prominence of the masseter can give some women a masculine air that is a source of complexes.

This is not an exhaustive list: these are the most common indications for botulinum toxin, and correspond to the reasons why patients consult us.

Why choose Dr Hayot for facial botox injections?

Botulinum toxin injection is the reference treatment for correcting expression lines and softening jaw contours. This technique requires impeccable expertise and a keen eye for detail, to avoid over-correction.

Dr Hayot has been performing Botox injections for over 25 years. His practice combines medical rigor with a highly developed aesthetic sense, to achieve a natural result whatever the area treated. Your wrinkles are visibly reduced, without compromising your natural expression.