Botox Applications
Wrinkles may occur at certain points around the face due to stress, excessive use of mimics, some genetic factors, and aging. These wrinkles cause the face to look older or relatively worse. In such cases, the most effective method used by people is known as botox. Thanks to Botox, wrinkles on the face are removed and the face gets a more beautiful appearance.
What is Botox?
Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a protein obtained from the bacterium clostridium botulinum. It is an aesthetic intervention performed for therapeutic and restorative purposes in certain parts of the human body. In this method, the connection between the nerves and the organs reached by the nerves is prevented and repair and treatment are performed in the relevant area.
Botox, which is generally preferred to remove wrinkles on the face, is also preferred to prevent excessive sweating under the armpits. Some of the purposes of botox, which is a non-surgical operation, are as follows:
- In the removal of wrinkles in the face area
- In the treatment of excessive sweating
- In the treatment of chronic migraine
- In teeth grinding problem
- In some muscle diseases such as cervical dystonia
- In the treatment of strabismus
- In the elimination of the problem of jaw contraction
- In eliminating facial asymmetry
How Is Botox Performed?
First of all, botox should not be applied to pregnant and lactating women and people with muscle disease. Anyone other than those in this category can have this operation.
After the person specifies the area where it should be applied, first a local anesthetic cream is applied to that area and then the botox protein is given with a fine-tipped injector. The administered dose is given in the amount needed by the person and is determined by the specialist physician. The entire operation takes 15-20 minutes.
In this method, which is preferred for reshaping the face, the botox injection process starts within 3-4 days and starts to show its effects in 1 week. In the following 4-6 month period, the permanence of Botox is preserved. When Botox loses its effect, a new intervention can be done again. Botox persistence in repeated treatments lasts up to 8-10 months.
Points to Take Into Consideration after Botox
It is recommended to lie on your back for about 4 hours after the application. During the same period, the head should not be bent excessively, make-up should not be applied, and environments with high temperatures such as Turkish baths and saunas should be avoided. The person can take a shower with warm water without putting pressure on their face. Cold water should be preferred while washing the face for 24 hours following the treatment. The patient can return to their normal life the next day after the operation.
What are the Side Effects of Botox?
As with all kinds of medical aesthetic activities, there may be some side effects in botox application. Although these complications are generally rare, they are still issues that individuals should be aware of. Possible side effects are as follows:
- Presence of redness, pain and edema at the injection site
- Mild or severe headache
- Double vision
- Mild nausea
- Dry mouth
- Muscle weakness throughout the body
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Weakness in the neck
- Clutching
- Disorders in the gallbladder function
- Fever and chills
- Rash
- Wheezing in the lungs
- Bleeding and swelling at the injection site
- Weakness in the lower eyelid muscles
- Speaking disorders
Some Misconceptions About Botox
One of the most common misconceptions about Botox is the question “does the face swell when I have Botox”. Contrary to popular belief, Botox does cause swelling in the face because it is not a filling application.
“Is Botox raw material snake venom” is another common misconception. The substance of the treatment is a protein taken from a bacterium called clostridium botulinum.
“Is there a loss of facial expression after Botox?” When this application is performed by non-expert doctors, an expressionless and dull stance occurs. It is extremely important that Botox is done under appropriate conditions and by expert people in order to avoid any problems after the procedure.
