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Botulinum therapy is the most popular procedure for combating facial wrinkles. Several precise injections of Botox, Dysport, Novacutan BTA or Relatox, and facial features are transformed. And correction of wrinkles is not the only “area of ​​responsibility” of these drugs.

About the method

Why do wrinkles appear? There are several reasons, but the main one is hypertonicity (tension) or high muscle activity. That is, the more you frown, smile, squint, the more facial wrinkles appear. To eliminate this problem, the facial muscles need to be relaxed. For this, botulinum toxin type A is used – the main active ingredient in Dysport, Botox, Relatox, Xeomin, Novacutan BTA and other similar drugs.

What problems does botulinum toxin solve?

Botulinum therapy has clear limits of action. For example, drugs smooth out only facial wrinkles:

• horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows;
• small wrinkles around the eyes;
• folds on the back of the nose;
• labiomental folds;
• cords in the neck area.

Botox injections can lift the eyebrows, corners of the lips or the tip of the nose. If the patient has asymmetry caused by neurological problems, injections of Botox, Dysport or other drugs can restore symmetry to the face. Also, with the help of such drugs, you can eliminate a gummy smile, because it is often caused by high activity of the orbicularis oris muscle.

Result of the procedure

The procedure takes less than 30 minutes. Thanks to the correct dosage of the drug, facial expressions are not disturbed and there is no mask effect. The result of botulinum therapy is visible after 1-2 weeks, when the muscles are completely relaxed. The effect lasts for about six months. After repeated injections, wrinkles are often less pronounced because the muscles “learn” to relax.

Rehabilitation

Immediately after the procedure, you can return to your normal rhythm of life. But a number of requirements need to be taken into account. 

• For two hours, you should not tilt your head or take a horizontal position – the drug should be evenly distributed in the muscles. 
• For two weeks you should give up alcohol, antibiotics, facial massage, baths and saunas.

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