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Botulinum Toxin Applications

Botulinum Toxin Applications

It is most commonly known by the brand name Botox. Contrary to popular belief, it is not snake venom, but a toxin produced by Clostridium Botilinium bacteria. It shows its effect by causing temporary paralysis in the injected muscles. Its effect is completely temporary. It is a very safe drug that has been approved by the FDA and has been used by physicians for many years. It does not create a general effect on the body, except for the application area.

It has very wide application purposes. It is the most frequently applied to treat wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. Effective for (dynamic) lines that have not yet become permanent. It is not effective for wrinkles on the lower part of the face.

It is an application that can be done in office conditions and takes about 10-15 minutes. At the end of the procedure, you can immediately return to normal life. It causes very minimal pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elimination of wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes

Reducing excessive sweating of areas such as hands, feet and armpits

Migrane tratment

teeth clenching treatment

Treatment of facial paralysis

In areas of use other than plastic surgery (strabismus, cerebral palsy etc)

The effect becomes visible in about 5-10 days. The duration varies between 4-6 months depending on the person and the brand of botulinum toxin used. It is recommended to be repeated after the effect wears off. It is not recommended to have botox injections at intervals shorter than 3 months

There is no age limit for Botox application. It can even be used in children for the treatment of some diseases such as strabismus. Botulinum toxin is considered a preventative treatment, especially when it comes to treating wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. Sequential applications at an early age will reduce the need for botox in the future and prevent wrinkles from becoming permanent.

This is entirely up to your will. It is possible to adjust the dose according to the patient’s expectation.

It is a considerably safe procedure with minimal side effects. Rarely, it may cause drooping of the eyelid or asymmetry in the application area. These conditions can be treated. Even in cases where treatment cannot be achieved, side effects are completely temporary.

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