Possibilities of botulinum therapy in cosmetology and neurology

From this article you will learn:

The use of botulinum therapy in cosmetology
2 types of botulinum therapy
Top best drugs for botulinum therapy procedure
Effect after botulinum therapy
The importance of botulinum therapy in neurology
Possible contraindications and complications with botulinum therapy
Preparation and implementation of botulinum therapy procedures in the clinic

Botulinum therapy is the injection of botulinum toxin into the muscles. This promotes rapid relaxation of muscle fibers, due to which wrinkles that form in places of greatest tension are gradually smoothed out. Most often, Botox injections (the second name for the procedure and botulinum toxin substance) are used to eliminate facial wrinkles that inevitably appear as a result of active facial expressions. That is why these folds are called facial folds.

For example, botulinum therapy is especially effective for combating drooping corners of the lips, pronounced nasolacrimal grooves, folds in the corners of the eyes, etc. Few people know that Botox injections are also used in neurology. However, many women are still wary of this procedure because, firstly, they are afraid of injections in the delicate area of the face, and secondly, they are worried about the substance itself, because the word “toxin” does not inspire confidence. We will dispel your fears and tell you how botulinum therapy helps not only stop aging, but even turn back time.

The use of botulinum therapy in cosmetology

Botulinum toxin type A is a drug that can act on nerve fibers. Initially, it was used only for therapeutic purposes: to treat ischemia, brain and spinal cord injuries. Botulinum therapy has also shown effectiveness in treating migraines and other types of headaches. Soon the drug began to be used to get rid of wrinkles and hyperhidrosis. This is how aesthetic botulinum therapy appeared. In case of increased sweating, the drug is injected into the area of the feet, palms, and armpits.

In cosmetic compositions for injections, BTA is not used in its pure form. The work uses stabilized botulinum toxin type A, which is purified from impurities.

“Relatox”, “Xeomin”, “Dysport”, “Botox” are drugs for botulinum therapy that can eliminate wrinkles on the face, neck, and décolleté. They are injected intramuscularly (sometimes subcutaneously) into the problem area with microneedles. The procedure is painless for people with a high pain threshold.

Cosmetic procedures using botulinum toxin A are officially registered and approved by the Russian Ministry of Health.

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Botulinum therapy BTA has been practiced for a long time. Choose a certified professional with extensive experience in the field. Cosmetologists use the “whole face” tactic to rid patients of wrinkles of any depth. Experts do not recommend adjusting each zone separately. Indeed, in this case, the areas of the face will be different. With one-time botulinum therapy of the entire face, taking into account the individual characteristics of the client, the result looks better.

The cosmetic procedure will relieve tension in any part of the body and help get rid of asymmetry. Botulinum therapy is used to change the relief of the calves, correct the gluteus maximus muscle or deltas. This procedure has its own characteristics and unique techniques.

Long-term Botox injections soften facial features and make the skin look less tight.

Botulinum toxin makes scars less noticeable and smooth. To do this, the drug must be administered during the wound healing period. The active components relax the muscles, thereby smoothing the edges of the damaged area.

Dysport

The drug, like Neuronox, is part of the group of myelorelaxants. The basis of Dysport is botulinum toxin type A. The release form is a powdery substance for preparing a solution.

The drug is administered intramuscularly. It allows you to eliminate spastic muscle contractions in the injection area. The restoration of the transmission of nerve impulses also occurs gradually.

Indications for therapeutic purposes:

Blepharospasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles around the eye.
Spasticity of the arm muscles after a stroke.
Cervical dystonia.
Facial hemispasm.
Increased sweating.
Expression wrinkles.
Children with cerebral palsy over two years of age with foot deformities. In this case, the drug is administered to correct the deformed part of the body.

Indications in cosmetology:

Wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes.
Asymmetrical position of the corners of the mouth and asymmetry of the eyebrows.
Increased sweating.

The drug has contraindications: pregnancy and lactation, acute infections and inflammation of the skin at the injection site, intolerance to the components of the drug.

Note. After injection of Dysport, it is forbidden to drink strong coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and spicy foods. It is forbidden to stay in direct sunlight for a long time and sunbathe, visit the bathhouse, sauna, or make face masks.

Important. The procedure can only be performed by a qualified specialist. The recommended concentration of the substance is 200 IU for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, wrinkles, and hyperhidrosis. In other cases, a dose of 500 units is used.

Top best drugs for botulinum therapy procedure

Popular drugs with botulinum toxin, approved in Russia:

"Botox"

Botox is the first American drug for the procedure. Comprises:

human blood plasma albumin;
botulinum toxin group A;
sodium chloride.

One unit of the drug will cost 400 rubles. To achieve a good result, experts advise making injections of 5-10 injections into the forehead, 10-20 into the skin around the eyes and 5-15 into the bridge of the nose. The result of the procedure is noticeable within a week. The duration of the effect is 7–8 months.

"Xeomin"

Using Xeomin, the neck area, middle part of the face, and the area around the eyes are corrected. The drug contains:

blood plasma albumin;
botulinum toxin group A;
sucrose.

How much does botulinum therapy “Xeomin” cost? Prices per unit of the drug start from 300 rubles. The number of injections depends on the problem area: for the forehead area you will need 30 units, between the eyebrows - 20. You can see the effect of the vitamin cocktail 3 days after the procedure. The effect lasts for 3–4 months.

"Lantox"

"Lantox" is a Chinese vitamin cocktail that effectively fights wrinkles.

Compound:

group A protein neurotoxin;
excipients: dextran, gelatin, sucrose.

The cost of one unit of the drug starts from 250 rubles. To eliminate facial wrinkles, 25 doses will be required, to improve tone in the neck area - at least 100. The effect of the drug begins within the first 24 hours after the injection. After 2 weeks, you can evaluate the final result of botulinum therapy. The effect lasts for a year.

"Dysport"

"Dysport" is a French drug for botulinum therapy, which is a worthy competitor to "Botox". It contains:

human blood albumin;
botulinum toxin group A;
lactose monohydrate.

Unit price - from 150 rubles. Consumption: for the forehead or bridge of the nose you will need 20–40 ampoules, and for the area around the eyes – 30–75. The average duration of the result is 5 months.

"Botulax"

Botulax is a drug from South Korea. Components included:

albumen;
BTA;
sodium chloride.

A unit of the drug will cost 350 rubles. To achieve the effect in the area between the eyebrows, you will need 15-20 ampoules, and for the forehead - 10-20. The result of the procedure lasts 4–6 months.

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"Neuronox"

Neuronox is a Korean drug that contains:

albumen;
botulinum toxin group A;
sodium chloride.

A unit costs about 300 rubles. Correcting the eyebrow area will take 15–20 ampoules, the frontal area – 20–25. The final result is formed a week after the procedure. Additional injections are not required for 4–7 months.

"Relatox"

"Relatox" is the first domestic drug for injection. Comprises:

botulinum toxin A;
gelatin;
maltose.

The cost of one ampoule starts from 150 rubles. For the forehead you will need 10 units, the area around the eyes - 10-20. The drug lasts for about four months.

Qualitative comparison of botulinum toxins

Botox / Botox (USA, Allergan)

Botox is a drug rightfully called the “standard of botulinum therapy.” It contains processed botulinum toxin type A in combination with human serum albumin (0.5 mg) and sodium chloride (0.9 mg). The large molecular size of 900 kDa and high albumin content (average value among other drugs) gives Botox limited diffusion and makes it possible to obtain the desired result even in difficult injection sites. This reduces the number of complications, consequences, and also preserves natural facial expressions. Botox has a medium strength and provides a softening effect compared to other medications, so doctors advise starting the botulinum therapy process with the administration of this substance. The price of Botox fluctuates around 350-400 rubles per unit.

Approximate number of units of Botox:

eye area: 10-20 units.
bridge of the nose: 5-15 units.
forehead area: 5-10 units.

The result of the drug appears 4-5 days after the injection, and the full effect is visible after 2 weeks. The duration of action of botulinum toxin type A in Botox will be about 4 months.

Consequences and complications of Botox

Negative consequences are quite rare, but there is a possibility of occurrence:

Local effects, relatively harmless consequences that are associated with the body’s reaction to the drug: subcutaneous hemorrhages, allergic processes, swelling, redness and irritation in the injection area, a feeling of “tightness”. They disappear on their own within a few hours or days.
General effects: allergic reactions, paresthesia (impaired tactile and temperature sensitivity, pain during touch), gastrointestinal disorders, migraine, muscle fatigue.
With repeated increases in the dose, difficulty breathing and swallowing may occur, which indicates insufficient qualifications of the expert who performed the procedure.
External consequences are often the result of the work of an inexperienced specialist. These include: ptosis and diplopia, facial asymmetry, mask-like face. They appear when the toxin is injected into the wrong area or the dosage of the substance is incorrectly selected.

Dysport (France, Ipsen)

Dysport is considered the main competitor to Botox. It contains botulinum toxin type A, human serum albumin (125 mcg), and an additional substance - lactose monohydrate (2.5 mg). The drug is characterized by a high ability to diffuse into nearby tissues and a lower molecular weight. The low concentration of albumin significantly increases the intensity of its effect, and thanks to experienced cosmetologists, it allows you to achieve excellent results.

Approximately 1 unit of Botox is equivalent to 2.5-3 units of Dysport. The price of a unit of Dysport will be approximately 120-150 rubles. But thanks to the introduction of a larger volume of units, the price of Botox and Dysport is almost the same.

Approximate dosage of Dysport units:

bridge of the nose: 20-55 units.
forehead area: 20-40 units.
eye area: 35-75 units.

The effect of Dysport appears a little faster than Botox and is visible already 2-3 days after the procedure. However, the maximum effect appears, like Botox, 14 days after the injection and lasts about 5 months.

Negative consequences and complications of Dysport

The advantage and disadvantage of this product is the ability to diffuse into adjacent tissues. As a result, the chance of undesirable phenomena, such as drooping of the upper eyelid, raising of the eyebrows, etc., increases. But a knowledgeable doctor is able to transform this disadvantage into an advantage and soften the effect of the correction, making it more natural.

Xeomin / Xeomin (Germany, Merz Aesthetics)

Xeomin is a new drug with botulinum toxin type A. The drug also contains 1 mg of albumin and 4.7 mg of sucrose.

The low molecular weight of 150 kDa is compensated by the high albumin content of 1 mg. Xeomin's effect on tissue is more similar to Botox than to Dysport. It has a softer effect and an average level of diffusion into the tissue. The drug is easy to use, even a novice doctor can handle it. Xeomin does not provide special storage conditions (unlike other drugs) and can be stored at room temperature. Used to correct the upper, middle, lower parts of the face, periorbital area, and neck. 1 unit of Xeomin is approximately equivalent to 1 unit of Botox.

The effect of the drug is achieved 2-3 days after injection, the final effect is observed on 12-14 days. The price and concentration of the drug are similar to Botox, but the albumin content is 2 times higher in Xeomin, hence the shorter effect of the toxin (from 3 to 6 months).

Side effects of Xeomin

Possible side effects: swelling, burning, bruising in the injection area, and headache. Due to improper administration of the drug, undesirable consequences such as ptosis of the upper eyelid, sagging tissue, and facial asymmetry occur.

Neuronox / Neuronox (South Korea, Medytox)

Neuronox is an analogue of drugs that contain botulinum toxin type A (100 units), human serum albumin (500 mcg), and sodium chloride (900 mcg). The composition is the same as Botox. The advantage of this product is its inability to penetrate into nearby tissues, the reason for this is the high molecular weight and average concentration of albumin.

Neuronox is widely used for the temporary correction of hyperhidrosis and smoothing of facial wrinkles. Complications and side effects are the same as Botox.

Lantox / Lantox (China, Lanzhou Institute of Biological Products)

The drug includes botulinum toxin type A (50 or 100 units) and a number of auxiliary components: gelatin 5 mg, dextran 25 mg and sucrose 25 mg. Gelatin increases the stability of the toxin and helps prevent its excessive diffusion into adjacent tissues. Lantoxa has proven itself to be effective in smoothing out wrinkles and combating hyperhidrosis. The drug begins to act on the second day after injection, reaching its maximum effect on the 14th day. The results obtained last for 3-6 months.

In practice, Lantox demonstrated high results and average diffusion. The effect at the same dosage is stronger than Botox and softer than Dysport.

Side effects and complications of Lantox

When the drug is used correctly in the right dosage, the occurrence of side effects is minimized and occurs in only 10% of patients. The consequences include: swelling and redness of the dermis in the injection area, small bruises or ecchymosis, migraines. In 3% of cases, allergic reactions to the components of the drug may occur. 3% of cases include complications such as allergic reactions to the components of the drug, ptosis/disarticulation/asymmetry (with diffusion of Lantox into nearby muscles).

Relatox (Russia, Federal State Unitary Enterprise NPO Microgen)

Relatox is the first medical product that contains domestically produced botulinum toxin. It contains gelatin (6 mg) and maltose (12 mg). The absence of albumin and a small particle size of 100-150 microns provides an accelerated effect, unlike Lantox.

Indications for use of Relatox:

Expression wrinkles around the eyes, forehead, mouth, bridge of the nose, as well as on the bridge of the nose
Excessive sweating of the armpits, palms and soles of the feet
Persistent muscle spasms

Already half an hour after injection of the medication, a visible effect occurs, reaching a maximum after a few days. The duration of action of the drug is 6-8 months. The dosage and unit of measurement are identical to Botox, so it is easier for cosmetologists to switch from one substance to another.

One of the advantages is its cost: a unit of Relatox will cost on average 10-15% less than Botox. Among the disadvantages, we note the relative pain of injections, compared with other drugs, and the increased ability to diffusion.

Effect after botulinum therapy

Why you should do botulinum therapy:

botulinum therapy is indispensable for hyperhidrosis;
the procedure helps to achieve clear facial lines (Nefertiti lifting);
allows you to correct eyebrow asymmetry;
raises the corners of the lips;
the procedure eliminates labio-mental and facial wrinkles;
corrects wide wings of the nose, raises the drooping tip;
can remove facial asymmetry;
helps eliminate age-related changes in the décolleté area.

Botulinum therapy between the eyebrows

Botulinum toxin A injections are often given between the eyebrows to smooth out vertical lines. The skin defect appears in young people with constant work of the facial muscles. Wrinkles between the eyebrows can be removed with various medications. The number of injections is determined during an examination by a cosmetologist on an individual basis. For example, on average, the procedure requires 20 units of Botox, 50 units of Dysport. Injections are given at five key points. The results of botulinum therapy last for four months.

Botulinum therapy for forehead

When we are surprised or perplexed, deep wrinkles form on the forehead. With age, they become more noticeable and cause some discomfort. They can be eliminated using intramuscular botulinum therapy.

To do this, a vitamin cocktail is injected into 4–10 points on the forehead. The number of injections depends on the depth of the wrinkles.

To avoid the stone-face effect, you should choose a qualified specialist. A cosmetologist must correctly calculate the number of injections to prevent an overdose.

Botulinum therapy for eyes

Problems for which botulinum therapy is indicated:

age-related changes;
pronounced bags under the eyes;
"crow's feet" near the eyes;
eyelid pigmentation.

Wrinkles around the eyes occur due to squinting when we laugh, avoiding the sun and wind. Sometimes the reason is smoking or poor environment. Botulinum toxin type A can weaken the orbicularis muscle. The injection is administered into 3-5 points near the eyelid.

Main problems of the lower eyelid:

pronounced bags under the eyes;
loose skin;
sagging, pigmentation.

You can independently assess the condition of the skin around your eyes. To do this, pull it down. If the skin quickly returns, then injections are not needed. Otherwise, you should think about botulinum therapy. During the procedure, the cosmetologist inserts a needle into one point located under the pupil.

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Administration of drugs for botulinum therapy to eliminate transverse wrinkles on the nose

After thirty years, when the mechanisms of aging start, people begin to develop wrinkles on their nose. Some people encounter this problem a little earlier. The reasons for the early appearance of wrinkles are:

swelling of the nose due to excessive drinking of water before bedtime;
bad ecology;
premature aging.

To eliminate transverse wrinkles on the nose, a vitamin cocktail is injected into two points located on different sides of the patient’s nose.

The importance of botulinum therapy in neurology

Intramuscular botulinum therapy in neurology: what is it and what is it used for? A protein neurotoxin is injected into the muscle. The procedure is monitored using ultrasound.

Botulinum toxin type A is used for cosmetic purposes. It is necessary to carefully select a specialist and follow the dosage. If the recommendations are not followed, the drug can cause death in humans.

The following can be treated with Botox with minimal complications:

All forms of cerebral palsy.
Local spasms that occur after a stroke or injury.
Axillary hyperhidrosis.
Chronic migraine.

Botulinum toxin cannot cure the disease completely; it only blocks discomfort and involuntary spasms.

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Description of the drug NEURONOX® (NEURONOX®)

Muscle relaxant. The active substance molecule consists of heavy (with a molecular weight of 100,000 daltons) and light (with a molecular weight of 50,000 daltons) chains linked by a disulfide bridge. The heavy chain has a high affinity for binding to specific receptors located on the surface of target neurons. The light chain has a Zn2+-dependent protease activity that is specific to the cytoplasmic regions of the synaptosomal-associated protein with a molecular weight of 25,000 daltons (SNAP-25) and is involved in exocytosis. The first stage of action of botulinum toxin type A is the specific binding of the molecule to the presynaptic membrane; this process takes 30 minutes. The second step is the internalization of the bound toxin into the cytosol through endocytosis. After internalization, the light chain acts as a Zn2+-dependent cytosolic protease, selectively cleaving SNAP-25, which in the third step leads to blockade of acetylcholine release from the presynaptic terminals of cholinergic neurons. The end effect of this process is persistent chemodenervation.

With intramuscular injection of botulinum toxin type A, 2 effects develop:

direct inhibition of extrafusal muscle fibers through inhibition of alpha motor neurons at the level of the neuromuscular synapse and inhibition of muscle spindle activity through inhibition of the gamma motor neuron cholinergic synapse at the intrafusal fiber. A decrease in gamma activity leads to relaxation of intrafusal muscle spindle fibers and reduces the activity of 1a afferents. This leads to a decrease in the activity of muscle stretch receptors, as well as the efferent activity of alpha and gamma motor neurons. Clinical manifestations are pronounced relaxation of the muscles at the injection site and a significant reduction in pain in them. Along with the process of denervation, a process of reinnervation occurs in these muscles through the appearance of lateral processes of nerve terminals, which leads to the restoration of muscle contractions 4-6 months after the injection.

With intradermal injection in the area where the exocrine sweat glands are located (armpits, palms, feet), a blockade of postganglionic sympathetic nerves develops and hyperhidrosis stops for 6-8 months.

When administered locally in therapeutic doses, the active substance does not penetrate the BBB and does not cause significant systemic effects. There appears to be minimal presynaptic uptake and reverse axonal transport from the injection site.

Antibodies to botulinum toxin type A are formed in 1-5% of patients after repeated injections. The formation of antibodies is promoted by administration in high doses (more than 250 units), booster injections (small doses at short intervals). In case of formation of antibodies to botulinum toxin type A, other serological types (B, F) are used.

Possible contraindications and complications with botulinum therapy

Complications arising during botulinum therapy:

allergic reaction;
asymmetry;
migraine;
malaise, poor health, weakness;
swelling.

According to the ABCs of botulinum therapy, contraindications to the procedure are:

allergic reaction to botulinum toxin type A;
pregnancy and lactation;
inflammatory processes on the skin;
hemophilia;
nervous and muscular diseases;
oncological diseases;
taking antibiotics.

A typical reaction to a cosmetic procedure, about which there is no need to worry:

sickly appearance;
burning;
edema;
tingling;
redness;
swelling.

There is no need to be upset about such manifestations. The reactions listed above disappear after 20–30 minutes. Complications after botulinum therapy that disappear within 3–10 days: asymmetry, hematomas, bruises, cuts. The reason for such consequences may be the individual characteristics of the client, as well as the incompetence of the doctor (violation of the procedure, poorly selected dose, low-quality drug).

Neuronox - a drug for eliminating wrinkles on the face and neck

Neuronox (Neuronox R) botulinum toxin- based drug for temporarily reducing increased activity of the muscles of the face and neck, which leads to smoothing of skin lines and folds for a long period of time.

Neuronox has been used in aesthetic medicine for more than 10 years (since 2004) in 30 countries.

Neuronox is a drug for the correction of wrinkles with proven effectiveness, since clinical studies have shown the comparable effect of Neuronox and Botox (Allergan).

Who are Neuronox injections indicated for?

1. Anyone who wants one procedure

permanently eliminate expression wrinkles on the face and neck,
horizontal wrinkles on the forehead,
vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows,
wrinkles around the eyes,
wrinkles on the back of the nose,
wrinkles above the upper lip,
nasolabial folds.

2. Get the effect of a face and neck lift

raise drooping eyebrows and corners of the mouth,
make the oval of the face clear,
eliminate vertical wrinkles on the neck.

3. Relax overly tense muscles

chin (tuberous, tense chin),
masticatory muscles (massive jaws, bruxism).

4. Eliminate excess sweating in the armpits, feet, and palms.

What are the results of the procedure with Neuronox?

Typically, on days 3-5, the facial muscles gradually relax, resulting in

the face takes on a more youthful and fresh appearance,
expression wrinkles are smoothed out ,
The activity of the lifting muscles increases, the skin of the face and neck is tightened.

Neuronox injections to eliminate facial wrinkles on the face and neck, muscle activity is gradually restored after 4-6 months, i.e. The Neuronox injection procedure has a completely reversible effect.

At what age can Neuronox injections be given?

Typically, the first indications for the use of the drug appear closer to the age of 30, and in persons with high facial expression activity - much earlier, from 20-25 years; blockade of increased sweating with Neuronox is carried out from the age of 18.

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What are the most common contraindications to the use of Neuronox?

As with all beauty injections, contraindications for Neuronox injections:

individual intolerance to the components of the drug,
pregnancy and breastfeeding (clinical studies were not conducted on this group of patients for moral and ethical reasons),
acute inflammatory process and herpes in the active phase in the area of the intended injection,
fever,
exacerbation of general somatic pathology.

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Specific contraindications for Neuronox:

taking certain drugs that affect nerve endings,
taking antibiotics at the time of the procedure and 2 weeks before it (the drug may be neutralized).

What do patients usually ask the doctor before the procedure?

Will I have a natural facial expression? Won't your eyebrows fall? Won't it distort your face? — By choosing us, experienced professionals, you avoid the possibility of developing such side effects, since our doctors know the dangerous zones for introducing Neuronox, and use safe and effective injection points. If one eyebrow is slightly higher than the other (or so it seems to you), during the free correction procedure in 10-21 days we will discuss all the nuances and eliminate those that cause you even slight inconvenience
Will those around me notice a drastic change and will know that I am resorting to beauty injections? - No, improvements in appearance develop gradually over 7-10 days and it seems that you just had a good rest! We inject Neuronox while preserving natural facial expressions and personality.
If I cannot or do not want to take Neuronox injections after some time, will I become dependent on the drug? Will I age faster? — No, the aging of the skin and the entire body will take place according to the genetic program that is embedded in each of us. Neuronox allows the skin to rest for some time from constant compression into wrinkles during facial expressions.
This is not dangerous? — Clinical studies have confirmed the safety of using botulinum toxins, registered as medical drugs, in neurology from the age of 2 in much higher doses than in aesthetic medicine. Neuronox is officially registered in Ukraine as a drug for injection use for medical purposes.
It does not hurt? How long can I endure the discomfort? The Neuronox injection procedure itself takes from 5 minutes (one zone) to 30 minutes (entire face and neck), in 95% of cases we do not anesthetize the procedure due to its speed and good tolerance. We apply cold sterile wipes and let them squeeze special distracting balls into their hands, for those who are doing the procedure for the first time, and this is usually enough.

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[contact-form-7 404 “Not Found”] What is the cost of the Neuronox injection procedure?

The price of Neuronox in our clinic is 10% lower than the price of Botox , due to different pricing policies of drug manufacturers.
Neuronox is available in bottles with various dosages, including 50 units. in a bottle. This means that you can order a treatment for the entire face and neck (Full face) from an individual bottle, which will be diluted immediately before the procedure in your presence.

Preparation and implementation of botulinum therapy procedures in the clinic

At a preliminary consultation before botulinum therapy, the clinic doctor calculates the amount of the drug required to achieve a good effect. A vitamin cocktail is injected into the problem area with a microneedle. Patients with a low pain threshold are pre-injected with an anesthetic.

After 2-7 days you will feel your muscles relax. You can compare what happened before and after botulinum therapy and evaluate the result of the procedure fourteen days after the injection. The vitamin cocktail is effective for 3–4 months, after which it dissolves.

Botulinum toxin does not affect muscle mass, shape and volume. It does not disrupt internal processes! A vitamin cocktail injected into a muscle penetrates the nerve endings. Then it blocks the transmission of impulses, which entails muscle relaxation.

The most popular question: “Does botulinum toxin create a mask effect on the face?” No, the drug only relaxes muscle fibers. In this case, facial abilities are not impaired, the face remains mobile, and its naturalness is preserved.

Particular attention should be paid to the choice of clinic and specialist. The beauty of your face will depend on this decision. You need to focus not on price criteria, but on the experience of a specialist and your inner feelings. You must trust your doctor completely.

At the preliminary consultation, be sure to tell the cosmetologist how you see the result, provide detailed information about existing diseases and individual characteristics. Also tell your specialist if you are taking medications. Before carrying out the procedure, the doctor is obliged to provide you with informed consent for signature and set a date for the manipulation.

Procedure for botulinum therapy:

Makeup removal, cleansing the skin, drying with a paper towel.
Disinfection with an antiseptic or alcohol solution. If the pain threshold is low, local anesthesia is given at this stage.
Botulinum toxin is injected into the designated points.
Repeated treatment with antiseptic.

The procedure time is 25–30 minutes. What should you not do after botulinum therapy? For 4–5 hours, it is not recommended to lie down, touch your face with your hands, bend over, squat, drink alcohol, exfoliate, go to the bathhouse or solarium.

It is not without reason that botulinum therapy is rapidly gaining popularity in the list of cosmetic procedures. It has established itself as an effective and safe procedure for removing wrinkles. The procedure allows you to get rid of aesthetic skin defects and muscle dysfunction. To get a good result, botulinum therapy must be carried out by a competent specialist. The procedure has virtually no contraindications and is permitted for most patients.

Why clients choose Veronika Herba Beauty and Health Center:

This is a beauty center where you can take care of yourself at a reasonable cost, while your face and/or body will be treated not by an ordinary cosmetologist, but by one of the best cosmetologists in Moscow. This is a completely different, higher level of service!
You can receive qualified help at any time convenient for you. The beauty center is open from 9:00 to 21:00, seven days a week. The main thing is to agree with your doctor in advance on the date and time of your appointment.

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