Botox
Botox has been used for various reasons in medicine for the past 30 years. It is a great alternative for those, who want to improve their looks, slow down the negative effects of ageing but don't want to have surgery.
Here, you can find some frequently asked questions and answers about this procedure which we have performed to many patients in our clinic.
Is Botox snake's poison?
No. Botox is a substance which is created in laboratiories and produced from a kind of bacteria.
Is Botox a surgery?
No. Botox is an injection procedure.
In what areas Botox is used?
Botox is used for cosmetic reasons like wrinkles between eyebrows, wrinkles at the side of eyes, neck wrinkles, eyebrow lifting and armpit perspiration.
Besides that, botox is used in medicine for treatmend of spastic patients, facioplegia and cross-eye treatment.
Is Botox used for cheek wrinkles and lip enhancing?
No. Only filling materials are used in these areas. Because of the similarity between the application of these to procedures, these are commonly mixed.
How is Botox applied?
Botox is applied by injecting certain dosage of Botox with thin-point needles into named areas.
How long does it take to apply Botox?
It is a 10 minute procedure.
Is the application painful?
A light, short duration pain can be felt while applying botox. The areas that will be applied can be numbed by ice or creams for patients with low pain treshold.
After applying Botox, will I experience any swelling, purpleness or any similar marks on my face?
Because Botox is not a filling material, it doesn't causes any swellings on your face. In rare occasions, there can be redness or purpleness on the areas that needle sticks in. But these last only one or two days and can easily be covered with a light make-up.
When does Botox become effective?
Botox becomes effective in 3-7 days after application.
Is Botox permanent?
Botox is effective for 4-6 months after application.
Do my wrinkles become worse if I don't have Botox after 4-6 months?
No. In worst case scenario, they appear as they were before.
I'm afraid that I will have no facial expression after the application of botox. Is this possible?
This depends entirely on the patient's wants and the doctor's experience.
Botox is not designed to get rid of our facial lines, but to reduce them and prevent permanent wrinkles forming.
After I have Botox, do people around me notice that I had Botox?
Generally, patients that we apply Botox recive indirect responses like "You look very well rested today.", "You look nice, di you change your make-up". It wouldn't occur to most people that you had botox done.
Who can apply Botox?
Botox should be applied by trained and experienced professionals in sterilized enviroments.
Are there any side effects?
If applied by trained and experienced professionals, there is absolutely no side effects. But it is not advised during pregnancy like most of any other medicines.
Is Botox an expensive procedure?
Compared to the cost of creams and cosmetic products and the achieved results, the cost of Botox is comparatively very reasonable.
In conclusion, if you are looking for a non-surgical way to get rid of the negative effects of years, Botox is a good alternative for you. Look as good as you feel.