Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum Toxin Applications (Upper Face, Lower Face, Masseter)

Botulinum Toxin has been a preferred procedure for years, as it has miraculous properties, especially on aged skin. We wouldn’t be wrong if we said that everyone’s dream after a certain age is to tighten the skin, prevent wrinkles and sagging, and have skin that looks fresh and voluminous if applied together with botulinum toxin filler. Botulinum toxin is a substance that targets muscles and slows muscle contraction by stopping neural transmission and is sometimes used as an antiperspirant. The substance is not permanent and its effect in the body fades over time. Botulinum toxin applications are effective for 4-6 months.

Who is Botulinum Toxin for?

People who can receive Botulinum Toxin:

Individuals with excessive sweating
Those with wrinkles or lines in any area of the face
Those who are not satisfied with their facial structure and want it to look more tense
Those who have sagging problems in some areas

He/she may choose to have Botulinum Toxin administered. Of course, since this is a medical procedure, it is not possible for everyone to undergo the procedure. Pregnant women, people who are breastfeeding, people who have had a stroke in any part of the body, especially in the face area, and people with infection problems should not have this application. Persons under 18 years of age are also not legally authorized to take action.

Does Botulinum Toxin Have Side Effects?

Side effects of Botulinum Toxin vary depending on the age of the person, the sensitivity of the body, and the amount of Botulinum toxin applied to which area. Creams containing anesthesia can be used so that the person does not feel during the procedure. However, after the procedure;

Very minor bruising in the application area
Pain sensation
Edema
Tingling sensation when moving

Livable. In the first few days, swelling may be more than expected in some people. In these cases, physicians may prescribe preventive medications to patients.

Does Botulinum Toxin Add Volume to the Skin?

Botulinum Toxin does not add volume to the skin. Unfortunately, this is a common misconception among non-surgical facelift and aesthetic applications. Botulinum toxin is a substance that targets the nerves and causes relaxation in the muscles. Therefore, it does not have a filler effect such as volumizing the skin. However, it can be used in combination with a filling.

How to Apply Botulinum Toxin to the Upper Face?

Botulinum Toxin for the upper face is needed with advancing age. Various wrinkles, lines and sagging can be seen in the eyebrows and forehead area due to aging or before aging occurs. It is possible to resolve this situation with regular sessions without surgery.

Between the eyebrows
Forehead area

Botulinum Toxin procedure can be performed. For this, the injection prepared by the physician must be applied to critical areas at the right angle. At this stage, after the physician prepares the botulinum toxin substance,

Sterilization of the person’s procedure area is ensured.
To avoid pain, an anesthetic is applied and waited until it acts on the skin.
On average, this can take 15-20 minutes.
After this stage, the injection is applied to the patient’s facial contours, a procedure that will look quite natural, depending entirely on the experience of the physician.
After applying small touches of botulinum toxin to the relevant areas, the patient can leave the center.

How to Apply Botulinum Toxin for the Eye Area?

Botulinum Toxin around the eyes is a salvation especially for people with crow’s feet. Over the years, aging, stress and living conditions can cause increased wrinkles, lines and sagging on our skin. Botulinum Toxin applications help the person to prevent this problem.

Botulinum toxin should be applied with very millimetric touches to prevent crow’s feet and wrinkles around the eyes.
Since the eye area is a much more sensitive area, the procedure should definitely be performed in clinics
Botulinum toxin should be applied professionally and correctly by the physician in order to prevent the loss of facial expressions.
After sterilization after the procedure, the patient can continue his/her daily life.

Can Botulinum Toxin Be Used for the Lower Face?

Botulinum toxin for the lower face is among the most talked about topics of recent years. When botulinum toxin application was developed, this application was planned to be applied to the upper face area. Therefore, no botulinum goxin procedure was performed on the lower face area for many years. Many types of botulinum toxin applications, especially Nefertiti botulinum toxin, are now effective on the skin. Botulinum toxin application in the neck and décolleté area, on the chin muscles and in the nasolabial area must be done by someone who is trained and very experienced in this field.

What is Masseter Botulinum Toxin and How is it Applied?

Masseter Botulinum Toxin application is an application developed especially for the lower face and the procedure should be performed by an experienced physician. Masseter Botulinum Toxin takes its name from the masseter muscle. It is seen that many surgical applications can be performed during chin aesthetics, as well as various applications can be performed in the body without surgery. Reducing the chin area using botulinum toxin is an example of this situation.

It is aimed to remove the jaw muscles from the sharp image by applying the procedure and to create a more feminine image, especially in women.
With the same method, sagging here can also be eliminated by stimulating the muscles.

What Should We Pay Attention to After Botulinum Toxin?

Things to consider after Botulinum Toxin application:

After the application, very hot areas such as baths and saunas should be avoided.
Solarium is one of the applications that should not be preferred during this period.
Substances such as smoking and alcohol are also among the substances that should not be used, as they increase possible muscle spasm.
After the application, it is necessary to massage for a certain period of time, tilt the head forward and backward and avoid lying down.
Since Botulinum Toxin applications work for a certain period of time, if its effect on the body decreases, it must be applied again.

The application should be applied 2-3 times a year depending on the structure of the person.