Botulinum Toxin (“Botox”)

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What is Botox?

Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It blocks the release of acetylcholine in the muscles, paralyzing the specific musculature necessary for the treatment according to the objective, in order to soften and prevent wrinkles, delaying the aging of the face.

who is this indicated for?

Botox has multiple indications. Such as wrinkle prevention and treatment, sweat treatment, scar treatment. It is widely used as a prevention and also as a treatment for the signs of aging on the face (mainly on the forehead, corners of the eyes, nose, neck).

How is botox performed?

The application of botox is done in the doctor’s office by injecting the substance into some points on the patient’s face in a almost painlessly way. The application takes around 10 minutes. Treatment lasts between 2 to 4 months.

Benefits of the procedure

Botox allows the patient to feel good about himself by reducing age marks on the skin. In general, it is an aesthetic procedure that contributes to increasing the patient’s self-esteem.

F.A.Q.

Is it necessary to rest after application?

It is not necessary to allocate a rest period, but it is essential that the patient does not lie down, do physical exercises or massage the area for 4 hours.

Will I see results immediately after the botox application?

No, the first results can be noticed after 48 hours of application, gradually increasing over two weeks. The effect of botox lasts around 6 months.

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