What is Botox ?

After the introduction of botulinum toxin to alleviate glabella lines in the 1990s, its use for cosmetic purposes has increased exponentially. It is the most commonly performed non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation today.

Botulinum Toxin is an endotoxin produced by the anaerobic bacterium clostridium botulinum. This toxin causes chemical paralysis in the muscles by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction. The effect of botulinum toxin causes a temporary muscle paralysis by blocking the neuromuscular junction within 2 weeks. As a result of the cycling at the neuromuscular junction, the effects of botulinum toxin begin to return in about 3 months, and all muscle movements usually return to normal within 6 months.

The use of botulinum toxin is generally safe and well tolerated in the hands of healthcare professionals. Adverse effects are seen as mild, temporary and self-limiting. However, as with all other injection procedures, there may be some complications. Complications depend on the technique used, and therefore, its application by people who have sufficient knowledge and training in the application technique will reduce the likelihood of complications.

Forehead Lines

Repetitive contractions of the frontal muscle, located in the upper third of the face, cause horizontal wrinkles on the overlying skin. When they persist even at rest or appear prominently during facial expression, it is often interpreted as a sign of aging.

Since the frontal muscle pulls the eyebrows up in the opposite direction of the depressor muscles (procerus and corrugator, orbicularis oculi), the purpose of the application of botox in this area is to soften the facial expressions without completely removing the upper facial expression without lowering the eyebrows.

It would be appropriate for the clinician to decide how many units of Botox toxin will be made, taking into account the muscle strength examination and the patient's wishes. In this regard, the experience of the clinician gains importance.

Glabella

The glabellar area is formed by the m.corrugator and m.orbicular, the procerus and the inferior part of the frontal muscle. Undesirable horizontal and vertical lines are formed by the repetitive activities of the muscles.

The muscles we focus on in the glabellar region are the procerus and corrugator supercilii muscles. Contraction of the procerus muscle pulls down the inner side of the eyebrow and is primarily responsible for vertical lines.

Universal models do not take into account the individual characteristics of different muscle contraction patterns. In order to individualize the management and achieve more satisfactory results, the injection points should be determined by the clinician's experience.

Crow's Feet Lines

We call the canthal wrinkling around the eyes crow's feet. Crow's feet can represent one of the earliest signs of aging. Lateral canthal lines known as crow's feet are formed as a result of smiling and especially the repeated contractions of the orbicularis oculi muscle.

These lines initially appear with a smile, but become permanent with aging, photodamage and skin remodeling.

When Botox is applied to the lateral peripalpebral region, the lateral part of the eye's orbicular muscle is relaxed and wrinkles are controlled. Although there are established dosing schedules, it is important for the clinician to determine the points and dose with muscle examination and experience and individualize the treatment.

Conclusion

Botulunium toxin is one of the most commonly used procedures in the field of facial cosmetology. Botox treatment offers predictable results, few side effects, high patient satisfaction.

Complications in cosmetic botox injections are rare, and those that do occur are usually mild and temporary.

It is worth mentioning again that the most important factor in the rarity of complications is the healthcare professional and experienced clinician.

For your questions about botox in Antalya, you can make an appointment with Dr M Ali Özver Clinic for a preliminary interview and examination. You can call our numbers or contact us via whatsapp for an appointment.