Botox: When Is the Time? Botox, Botulinum Toxin, Beauty Injections

Botox, botulinum toxin, beauty injections ... Is it worth trying this procedure, at what age to start, what is the danger?

Why Botox?

Botulinum toxin is a drug that blocks neuromuscular transmission, and is popular among cosmetologists as injections that smooth wrinkles.

When is the best time to start the procedure?

This can only be decided by a beautician. First, the doctor needs to determine how much the patient’s facial muscles are in hypertonicity, and only then will he recommend (or not) botulinum toxin injections. Age can be neither an indication nor a contraindication to the procedure. Typically, women become interested in “beauty injections” from about 27 years old.

And what can be the indications for Botox injections?

There is such a concept - "facial expressions of displeasure." These are wrinkles between the eyebrow and forehead that give the face a frown. Another indication may be the hypertonicity of platysm - a muscle that girdles the neck and is woven into the skin of the face. In this case, there may be creases on the skin of the neck, and the corners of the mouth falling down - also in a grimace of displeasure. With injections into platism, the so-called "Nefertiti oval" is formed and the neck is smoothed out.

But the wrinkles around the eyes, which I call "rays of kindness," do not require injections.

When to wait for the result?

Two weeks after the procedure, wrinkles disappear.

How long is the effect of one injection?

Botox is effective for three to six months. After this, wrinkles will begin to return gradually.

Are there any contraindications?

Neurological diseases, bleeding disorders, pregnancy, lactation, acne.

I have a very active facial expression, can I get Botox injections?

In the presence of evidence for this - of course. Muscles, on the contrary, must contract to give Botox its maximum effect. Within 20 minutes after the injection, I usually ask the client to actively work with the muscles of the face.

I am 20 years old, should I inject Botox as a preventative measure for wrinkles?

No, not worth it. Wrinkle prevention with injections is a common misconception. In addition, the decision on the need for botulinum toxin injections should be made by a cosmetologist.

I am afraid of the “mask effect" after the procedure, what should I do?

About twenty years ago, botulinum toxin could really immobilize the face, create an anecdotal “mask effect”. Now injections do not change facial expressions and give a very natural result.

Is it true that Botox injections into the armpits relieve sweating?

That's right. One of the indications for botulinum toxin is hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating. Injections into the armpits will help to cope with this problem. Moreover, after consulting with a neurologist, you can also inject Botox in the palm of your hand with your feet if their sweating is a big deal. But it is worth considering that the effectiveness in this case will be lower.

Does this mean that I can inject Botox into my scalp so that my hair gets less dirty?

No, this is another misconception. When we make injections into the forehead, the sweat glands, on the contrary, expand, and the forehead shines after the procedure. Therefore, such an impact may not produce the effect you are counting on.