Botulinum toxin / Botox - Warsaw

Botulinum toxin therapy - what does it consist of and how does the procedure proceed?

Botulinum toxin treatment, also known as Botox, is a popular aesthetic medicine procedure. Its purpose is to eliminate wrinkles with botox by injecting botulinum toxin, which is designed to block nerve signals to muscles, causing temporary weakness. As a result, the facial muscles do not work to their full potential, and the lines and wrinkles caused by facial expressions become smoothed out. During a Botox procedure, a doctor at an aesthetic medicine clinic injects small doses of botulinum toxin into specific areas of the face, such as transverse forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, drooping eyelids, or the lion's wrinkle area.

Botulinum toxin in aesthetic medicine - what are the effects of the treatments and how long do they last?

The effects of Botox treatments can vary. It all depends on the areas that have undergone aesthetic medicine treatment. The amount of botulinum toxin is also important. Botox treatments are usually not very permanent and gradually fade over several months, but the duration of the Botox preparation lasts from 3 to 6 months. Regular use of botulinum toxin treatments can extend their duration of action. Here are some of the effects of Botox therapy:

• Reduction of facial wrinkles - after treatment, lines and wrinkles become less visible or in some cases disappear altogether.
• Smoothing of facial skin - the skin becomes firmer, giving a younger appearance.
• Muscle immobilization - the use of the toxin blocks nerve signals, so Botox can also be used to reduce muscle tension, such as in cases of excessive sweating or migraines.

Preparation for botulinum toxin treatment - what to know before the procedure and what is the recovery like?

Patients should make sure they are currently in good health before proceeding. It is important not to consume medications that would have the effect of increasing the risk of bleeding. A person opting for botulinum toxin treatment in Warsaw should also not consume alcohol on the day of the planned procedure, and should avoid tilting his or her head after the procedure. It is also important to refrain from physical activity and exposure of the skin to sunlight.

Contraindications to botulinum toxin treatment

Before undergoing any botulinum toxin treatment, it is worth reviewing some contraindications that should be taken into account. Botox injection treatment should be avoided first and foremost by pregnant women or those who are breastfeeding. People with allergies to Botox or other components of the preparation also have contraindications to botulinum toxin. It should also be borne in mind that when there is an infection at the site of the planned procedure, then it is impossible to perform the procedure, as the infection can cause severe side effects from botulinum toxin.