What is Botox?

Botox (botulinum toxin) acts on the nervous system by blocking the nerve receptors that stimulate the muscles. This temporarily stops muscle activity at the treated site, and the superficial wrinkles of the skin gradually relax significantly.

Which areas can be treated?

The main use of Botox is to reduce facial expression lines. The most common areas are:

• the frown lines between the eyebrows
• the lines around the eyes (“crow’s feet”)
• the horizontal lines on the forehead
• the lines at the corners of the mouth
• the dimpled (“cobblestone”) skin on the chin

Botox is also approved for the treatment of excessive sweating (focal hyperhidrosis).

Who is it for?

For men and women who notice that the forehead and the area around the eyes look tired and that their expression lines have become more pronounced.

How is the treatment done?

The procedure is relatively painless and takes a few minutes. Small amounts of a diluted solution are injected into the target muscles so that they relax.

The result usually settles within 24–72 hours, although in rare cases it may take up to 14 days. The treatment is repeated every 4–6 months, depending on the clinical picture and the desired aesthetic result. After 3–4 treatments the interval often becomes longer, as the movements that caused the wrinkles are reduced.

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