Active facial expressions lead to the appearance of the first wrinkles after the age of 25-30. Botox injections into the forehead can solve the problem of hyperkinetic folds in the upper part of the face.
Facial muscles are involved in expressing various emotions. A person often does not control the activity of the facial muscles. Over the years, vertical and transverse folds appear on the skin of the forehead. Botox injections into the forehead get rid of these wrinkles for a long time.
Botulinum toxin type A acts on the muscles for about six months. Its effect is temporary paralysis due to disruption of nerve fibers. The muscles stop tense and the skin becomes smooth.
This procedure gives a lasting result, starting from 5-7 days after administration of the drug. The maximum effect is recorded two weeks after the procedure. Even when nerve conduction is restored, wrinkles remain less noticeable. This is due to the fact that Botox injections into the forehead change unconscious patterns of facial expressions. The chemicals no longer work, but the activity of the facial muscles remains low.
Botox injections are considered a safe procedure. The active substance of the drug does not penetrate the blood-brain barrier and enters the systemic circulation to a limited extent. Muscle denervation after Botox injection is reversible. Muscle atrophy does not occur.
Botox injections in the forehead - indications and contraindications
The indication for the procedure is active facial expressions, which are responsible for the appearance of static horizontal wrinkles (creases). Even young girls aged 20-25 may need Botox injections in the forehead. Like any cosmetic procedure, botulinum therapy has contraindications:
- inflammatory processes of the skin;
- infectious and chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- nervous system disorders, including epilepsy;
- malignant neoplasms;
- allergies to the drugs used;
- periods of pregnancy and lactation;
- bleeding disorders;
- recent antibiotic treatment;
- menstruation;
- age up to 18 years.
What will be the effect?
You will see the final result of botulinum therapy the very next day, when the swelling finally subsides and the redness caused by microtrauma to the skin from the syringe needle disappears. However, you can evaluate the work of our specialists now. Just look at the photo of Versua Clinic employees. Delicate, smooth skin, free of wrinkles, and natural facial expressions - you will have exactly the same result. We can achieve it! And if you use a comprehensive rejuvenation program that combines several types of injection cosmetology, your appearance will become even more perfect!
How much does a Botox injection into the forehead cost?
The price list is shown on the screen. Comparing it with the offers of other medical centers in the capital region, you will not find significant differences. At the same time, we guarantee a European level of service, the use of original certified drugs and the provision of cosmetic services at a time convenient for you.
How is the procedure performed?
You can remove wrinkles on the forehead with Botox during a “lunch” procedure, which takes 15-30 minutes. The cosmetologist questions the patient about contraindications, disinfects the forehead area, and determines the location and activity of the facial muscles. To lift the forehead with Botox, the doctor injects the drug into the points marked with a marker. The manipulations are performed using a thin sterile needle, so there is no pain or discomfort. It is worth warning in advance about increased sensitivity; in this case, the cosmetologist will apply a local anesthetic in the form of a gel or spray.
How to remove wrinkles between eyebrows?
Botulinum toxin injections:
(Botox, Dysport, Xeomin) paralyze the muscle fibers between the eyebrows, preventing them from contracting, and in this relaxed state the skin is smoothed out. The effect of the procedure develops within 1-2 weeks and lasts about 4-6 months. Read more.
Contour plastic:
Correction of glabellar wrinkles using fillers based on hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid replenishes tissue volume in the wrinkle area, and the skin surface is smoothed. More details
Biorevitalization:
a procedure for intradermal injection of unchanged natural hyaluronic acid into the eyebrow area. Hyaluronic acid fills all the space between skin cells. It is able to accumulate water molecules around itself, making the skin rich and elastic. More details
Fractional photothermolysis:
a hardware method for eliminating eyebrow wrinkles using a laser. The most effective wavelengths are 1320 and 1540 nm (non-ablative fractional thermolysis). They penetrate the skin to a depth of 1-1.5 mm. Accordingly, the principle of their action is to influence not only the surface, but also the deep layers of the dermis. The mechanism for the reproduction of collagen and elastin is launched, blood flow and oxygen flow to cells increases, which leads to the smoothing of both small and deep wrinkles between the eyebrows. More details
Best anti-wrinkle treatment: Botox, Dysport or Xeomin?
The question of how Botox, Dysport or Xeomin differ is asked by many patients. We will not delve into molecular biology; we will only talk about the key features of these drugs.
All anti-wrinkle preparations contain botulinum toxin type A. There is no difference between the toxins themselves; they differ in the proteins associated with the toxins and the molecular weight of the protein complexes. This aspect seems insignificant, but it affects the ability of the drug to distribute in tissues (toxin diffusion), and this affects the result of the correction.
Botox for wrinkles is less susceptible to diffusion than Dysport, and this allows you to get the most predictable results. However, it should be noted that in some cases the use of Dysport is preferable precisely due to its active and more uniform distribution in tissues.
There are also differences in the duration of action. Botulinum toxin preparations turn off muscles for a period of 3 to 8 months (sometimes for 12 months). Botox for wrinkles lasts longer than Dysport, and Xeomin has a maximum duration of action.
Another important point concerns the production of antibodies that neutralize botulinum toxin: the more actively the body synthesizes antibodies, the lower the effectiveness of the toxin during repeated correction. Studies have shown that Botox does not provoke a response from the immune system as strongly as Dysport, and when using Xeomin, the production of neutralizing antibodies is minimal.
Areas of application on the face
In fact, we talked about the areas of application of Botox for wrinkles in the introductory part of the material, and now it’s time to dwell on the material covered in more detail.
1. Botox for forehead wrinkles is the most popular procedure. Excessive activity of the facial muscles in the frontal region is responsible for the appearance of deep horizontal folds. Another manifestation of muscle hypertonicity is a vertical fold between the eyebrows, which gives the face a worried and dissatisfied expression. Botox injections into the muscles of the frontal region successfully cope with these cosmetic defects.
2. Botox for wrinkles around the eyes - the periorbital area in terms of popularity can easily compete with the frontal area. Injections of botulinum toxin into the thin skin around the eyes instantly remove the cobwebs of small wrinkles, which are commonly called “crow’s feet.”
3. Botox for facial wrinkles in the mouth area. Botulinum toxin injections will remove fine vertical (purse string) wrinkles above the upper lip and smooth out circular wrinkles in the corners of the mouth. Using a specific injection technique, you can even lift the corners of your mouth and give your face an expression of joy and positivity.
4. Botox for wrinkles in the neck and décolleté. Not all cosmetic defects in the neck and décolleté are caused by chronic hypertonicity of the superficial muscles, but Botox is used in complex rejuvenation programs along with other cosmetic procedures.
Botox for the face, how many units will be required?
The approximate number of units of Botox required to correct the entire face can be calculated by a cosmetologist during a preliminary examination. Even after this, during the procedure the dosage can be increased or decreased, depending on the severity and depth of the wrinkles.
In many clinics, the maximum number of units used for the entire face is calculated based on the patient's age (a controversial method). For example, if a woman is 40 years old, then no more than 40 units of Botox can be used for correction, and for a 50-year-old woman no more than 50 units, again these are approximate figures, it all depends on the individual characteristics of each patient’s skin. In the absence of facial asymmetry, the drug is distributed evenly on both sides of the face, with a larger amount of the drug going to the eye and forehead area.
Botox for the face: how many units of the drug will be needed for each zone (approximately):
- for correction of nasolabial folds with raising the corners of the mouth - no more than 6 units;
- chin – no more than 6 units;
- elimination of small wrinkles in the corners of the eyes for both sides - no more than 30 units;
- correction of purse-string wrinkles and visual enlargement of lips – up to 6 units;
- eyebrow lifting and correction of eyebrow wrinkles – 6-10 units;
- correction of the bridge of the nose – up to 10 units;
- reduction in the depth of transverse deep wrinkles – up to 25 units;
- elimination of horizontal folds on the forehead – 10-30 units.
Botulinum toxin is also used to correct wrinkles on the sides and front of the neck, so when correcting imperfections on the face and neck, up to 45-50 units of the drug may be required.
Botox procedure: reviews before and after
Botox can completely smooth out your wrinkles. You will be able to see the result the very next day after you do the procedure. Full results can be seen a couple of weeks after the Botox procedure.
After this procedure, there will not be a trace left on your face that will indicate that you have resorted to the help of cosmetologists. This is what makes Botox injections different from surgery. In addition, Botox is much safer, cheaper and painless
In order to administer the drug, the thinnest needles are used, which are simply not capable of leaving marks and bruises on your face.
If you have active facial expressions, then you definitely need to resort to the Botox procedure.
Botox for the face - the result
Many people have been using this procedure for many years. And most of them are satisfied with the results. It is important to contact only professionals who know their business. If you fall into the hands of unscrupulous and unprofessional cosmetologists, there is a risk of being left without emotions for some time and getting an undesirable result. Research a cosmetologist before going to him. In general, there are many more people satisfied with the procedure than dissatisfied. It is very difficult to overdo it with this drug and ruin the result.
In general, if you have no contraindications for the procedure, but have wrinkles and a desire to correct them, then Botox will definitely suit you.
How much Botox does it take to inject around the eyes?
To correct the area around the eyes, the dosage is selected individually depending on the depth and number of wrinkles. Typically, a course requires an average of 15 units of the drug costing 8,000 rubles. Contraindications to the procedure in this area include autoimmune disorders, blood clotting pathologies, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
To get rid of bags under the eyes and crow's feet, 10 to 30 units of botulinum toxin are required to correct both sides. To correct the shape of the eyebrows you need about three units of Botox.
The number of units required depends on the characteristics of the patient’s body and the drug used.
Why get Botox injections into your armpits?
Many people suffer from hyperhidrosis. This is increased sweating. This disease makes life very difficult. No deodorants or other means to reduce sweating help. A person becomes unsure of himself, is embarrassed to communicate with other people, to wear certain clothes. Naturally, sweating is a completely normal reaction of the body. But if sweating is increased, then this is no longer a standard function of the body, but a pathology.
This problem can be solved with Botox injections into the armpits. Naturally, before Botox, the presence of hyperhidrosis should be determined.
Botox injections into the armpits will help you forget about excessive sweating for as long as 6-8 months. You can no longer be ashamed of your excessive sweating, wear any clothes, and do not douse yourself with deodorizing products. The drug is injected into the armpits as painlessly as possible, using a thin needle. The procedure will take about an hour. After 1-4 days, you will be able to fully experience the results of Botox injections for hyperhidrosis.
This procedure is performed not only on the armpits, but also on other problem areas. For example, if your feet sweat a lot, then the procedure will be done for them too. This procedure can be performed on the palms and other parts of the body.
