Wrinkles are formed when an area of the face contracts repeatedly and over extended periods of time, as is particularly the case with the little creases that form around our eyes when we smile or laugh. Over time, this type of muscle stimulation leads to permanent wrinkles.Derived from the botulinum toxin, Botox reduces wrinkles and smooths the complexion. It is injected under the skin and temporarily prevents the contraction of the targeted muscle, making the associated wrinkles disappear. The Botulinum is applied by injecting directly in a specific muscle in quite little dosages. Surrounding muscles don’t get affected and the natural look of the face doesn’t degenerate.
As a treatment for facial wrinkles, the procedure entails a small injection of BOTOX® into the muscle underlying the wrinkles to be treated. Typical areas of treatment include the forehead, the area between the eyebrows (glabella), and the wrinkles at the sides of the eyes (crow. s feet). The injection itself is brief and usually painless. No anaesthesia is required. After injection with BOTOX®, fine lines and wrinkles are significantly reduced and the skin appears younger and smoother.
The first effects of Botulinum begin to appear within 3-4 days, the complete effect is observed with eye within 7-10 days, the duration of permanency is up to the person and it differs between 4-6 months. If it is applied regularly, the duration of permanency is prolonged. This application, which approximately lasts for 15 minutes and performed with needles with thin ends is pain- and ache-free.