Botox Injections
Muscle activity naturally causes creasing and wrinkles are the result of many years of an individual’s characteristic facial gestures. When muscle tension becomes too pronounced, it can lead to bothersome, unwanted wrinkles.
Brief Summary
- Duration of the procedure: about 20 minutes
- Type of anaesthesia: local anaesthetic using a cream
- Outpatient treatment
- Presentable immediately
Effects
Botulinum toxin is a bacterial protein that is produced naturally. After it is injected into a muscle by a medical expert, it directly blocks the local motor nerve impulse, preventing the muscle from contracting as usual. Other nerval functions, such as feeling and touch are not affected.
The effects are noticeable within 3 to 5 days and normally last from about 3 to 6 months. It is advisable to repeat the treatment at that point. As the muscle weakens, the length of the intervals between treatments steadily increases.
Indication:
- Frown lines (glabellar lines) between the eyebrows
- A furrowed brow
- Crow’s feet
- Downturned corners of the mouth
- Neck creases
Treatment
After the application of a pain-relieving cream, botulinum toxin (e.g. Dysport®, Botox®) Markennamen belassen? is injected into the desired areas with a very fine syringe. The procedure is practically painless. Afterwards, in order to prevent bleeding and swelling, the area is briefly cooled.
After the treatment:
- Cool the area lightly
- You may apply make-up after 2 hours
- Avoid lying down for 4 – 5 hours
- Do not participate in sports on the day of the treatment
