Botox under the eyes and in the corners of the eyes in Moscow

Botox injections under the eyes are prescribed to patients aged 30–55 years. The drug is used to prevent the appearance of the first wrinkles and effectively combat age-related changes that become noticeable after 40 years. Botox is a type A neurotoxin. Its action is aimed at blocking nerve impulses, as a result of which the eye muscles relax and the person stops actively using facial expressions. While botulinum toxin is in the body and blocks nerve impulses, a person gradually loses the habit of frowning and squinting. This helps prevent the occurrence of pronounced age-related changes, so the process of formation of new wrinkles noticeably slows down. At the International Hemostasis Clinic, every patient has access to Botox under the eyes. Our cosmetologists will individually select an effective drug that will help solve all aesthetic problems and make your face more youthful, attractive, and refreshed.

Botulinum therapy with Botox 1 unit. (Promotion) 300 rub. Consultation with a cosmetologist, subject to the provision of the service on the day of consultation 0 rub.

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What is the essence of the procedure

Botox is a substance formed by microorganisms that cause the disease botulism. The action of botulinum toxin is aimed at blocking nerve impulses and relaxing muscles. A Botox-based drug is injected subcutaneously with an ultra-thin cosmetic needle. After the injection, a temporary blocking of muscle tissue occurs. The area that has been treated ceases to participate in active facial expressions. As a result, over time, folds and wrinkles are smoothed out, a person gets rid of the habit of frowning and squinting, which helps prevent the formation of new wrinkles.

In modern cosmetology, Botox around the eyes is considered one of the most effective anti-aging techniques. The age at which it is advisable to give injections can be divided into several groups:

20 – 30 years. At this age, the drug will help get rid of the habit of frowning and squinting your eyes, which is an effective prevention of the appearance of the first expression wrinkles.
30 – 55 years old. The most suitable age for botulinum therapy. Age-related changes on the face become more noticeable, but injections will help get rid of the problem and prevent the formation of new wrinkles.

At the age of 55 years and older, folds and wrinkles become deep, so injections will not help completely solve the problem. To rejuvenate, you will have to resort to more radical methods, for example, plastic surgery.

Why do eyebrow wrinkles appear?

Eyebrow wrinkles are facial ; they arise and appear in emotional people who are accustomed to actively working with facial expressions during a conversation.

Important! The muscle responsible for the formation of the eyebrow wrinkle is difficult to control, and it is almost impossible to unlearn frowning.

Moreover, it often comes into a state of hypertonicity (constant tension in a shortened state, not even with emotions) and the wrinkle does not disappear even in a state of rest and absence of facial expressions. Moreover, with age, regeneration slows down, depressions and creases form - traces of facial activity.
Unfortunately, the presence of a brow wrinkle gives the face an angry or stern expression and adds up to 10 years of age to its owner, and therefore makes you think about how to get rid of the brow wrinkle.
A smooth forehead is associated with youth, the formation of longitudinal and transverse wrinkles, even shallow ones, or only with muscle movements, is associated with fatigue and age.

There are a number of other reasons that lead to the formation of deep wrinkles with varying severity between the eyebrows:

Exposure to ultraviolet rays, i.e. tanning abuse. UV rays dry out the skin, leading to dehydration and contribute to the destruction of collagen fibers. A special term is used - photoaging. Characteristic signs are early wrinkles, deep wrinkles, dry and rough skin. Dark spots.
Working at a computer or spending a long time in front of the screens of a smartphone, laptop, etc. The skin is exposed to blue light, which is no less harmful than ultraviolet rays. They activate the production of free radicals, the mechanism is similar to the action of ultraviolet radiation, only the penetrating ability of the rays is much higher. The term is digital aging.
Bad habits. Smoking provokes spasm of small blood vessels, skin nutrition is disrupted, and there is a lack of oxygen and active microelements. In addition, nicotine destroys Vitamin C. According to research, smokers have 60% less Vitamin C than non-smokers.
Abuse of sweets leads to the process of glycation of dermal proteins. This is the gluing of collagen threads by sugar, which causes it to become stiff and the skin loses its firmness and elasticity. But worse than that, these glued fibers do not undergo natural disintegration and replacement with new fibers, which occurs normally in the skin. The term is glycoaging.
Lack of sleep. Our body in general and skin in particular live according to circadian rhythms. Adequate sleep is necessary for renewal; it is at night that the synthetic processes of collagen production and cell renewal occur. During the day, the main function of the skin is protective. With disturbed and short sleep, the body wears out, which affects both the condition of the skin and the appearance of noticeable skin folds.

Advantages and disadvantages of Botox injections around the eyes

The main advantages of botulinum toxin injections around the eyes are the safety and effectiveness of the procedure. The technique is painless, and the results can be assessed after the first visit to a cosmetologist. Other advantages of botulinum therapy include:

Less traumatic. Injections are administered subcutaneously with a special syringe equipped with an ultra-thin needle. Cosmetology needles make micro-punctures, minimally damaging the skin. This reduces the risk of complications, hematomas, and inflammation.
Painless. Before administering the drug, the skin is treated with an anesthetic, so all manipulations are painless and do not cause discomfort.
Speed of manipulation. The average duration of the rejuvenating procedure is 20 – 35 minutes. A professional cosmetologist carefully, painlessly and safely carries out all manipulations, so the patient can relax and unwind, and after half an hour enjoy the result.
The ability to get rid of various types of wrinkles. Botox, which blocks muscle contractions, helps get rid of subtle expression lines and pronounced age wrinkles. Since after the procedure the patient stops frowning, over time the skin at the injection sites smooths out and looks fresher.
Short rehabilitation. Compared to more radical anti-aging techniques, botulinum therapy has a short rehabilitation period - 1.5 - 2 weeks. At this time, it is important to follow the cosmetologist’s recommendations in order to consolidate the result and prevent side effects.
The ability to get rid of serious facial defects. Botox in the eyes eliminates strabismus, asymmetry and other aesthetic defects.

Like any other cosmetic procedure, botulinum therapy has its drawbacks, which are important to familiarize yourself with before resorting to the technique. The main disadvantages are:

Risk of complications. Side effects after botulinum toxin injections are rare, but they are not excluded. Complications are often associated with non-compliance with the rules of the rehabilitation period; less often, consequences arise due to the fault of the doctor who did not take into account contraindications or violated the technique of performing manipulations.
Large list of contraindications. Any, even minimally traumatic, external intervention can serve as a trigger for the progression of the disease occurring in the body. Therefore, in certain pathologies accompanied by disruption of internal organs and systems, Botox injections are strictly prohibited, otherwise complications cannot be avoided.
Short-term effect. Botulinum toxin is gradually eliminated from the body. The effect after the procedure lasts on average about 10 – 12 months. After this period, you will have to resort to the technique again, which is not always convenient.

Preparations containing botulinum toxin

Botox is commonly called any drug containing botulinum toxin. But in the strict sense of the word, Botox is the trade name of the first drug based on botulinum toxin. It was released by Allergan from the USA about 30 years ago. Having realized how profitable this business is, several more manufacturers from different countries began to produce analogues of Botox. All drugs contain the same active ingredient - botulinum toxin type A (BTA), produced at one time as a bacteriological weapon. The products differ in different concentrations of BTA, composition of excipients, particle size, duration of effect and a number of other parameters.

Botox

Botox is the first and most popular remedy among botulinum toxin-based drugs. This product from America was registered in Russia in 1994. In addition to BTA, Botox contains albumin and chloride, which should limit the diffusion of the poison, that is, its spread beyond the target. But this does not stop the toxin from spreading under the skin, which is why the face takes on an unhealthy shape. Botox is considered to contain a moderate dose of botulinum toxin and is of moderate potency. The initial effect appears on the 4-7th day and reaches its maximum after 2 weeks.

Dysport

Dysport is the main competitor of French-made Botox. Unlike Botox, Dysport has a 2.5-3 times lower dosage of BTA, but it is also about 2.5 times cheaper. Given the need to administer more units of Dysport, the cost of these drugs is comparable. If you need 10-20 units of Botox for crow's feet, 30-60 units for Dysport. Dysport acts stronger and longer than Botox, since its active particles are smaller and contain less albumin, which is designed to stabilize BTA molecules. All this indicates that Dysport has higher diffusion, that is, it spreads more actively beyond the target. The initial effect occurs faster than Botox: within 1-4 days from the date of the procedure.

Botulax

Botulax is a drug from South Korea, the country that produces the largest number of products competing with Botox. In terms of its composition, Botulax is almost a complete analogue of Botox, but cheaper. Accordingly, all their characteristics are almost identical, as are the consequences. It is noted that the duration of action of Botulax is somewhat shorter than Botox. There is also information that the use of the Korean drug is accompanied by more pronounced discomfort.

Relatox

Relatox is a Russian-made drug that entered the market in 2012. Cheaper than foreign drugs. It is positioned as an analogue of Botox, which begins to act faster and the effect of which lasts longer. But in many ways, this activity of Relatox is explained by the multiple smaller size of its particles: its molecular weight is 6 times lower than that of Botox. Therefore, it acts faster and seemingly more evenly on the target muscle, but at the same time it penetrates more actively into other muscles (strong diffusion), which is fraught with side effects. Also, unlike Botox, Dysport and Botulax, Relatox does not contain albumin, a stabilizing protein that inhibits the diffusion of poison and softens its effect. There are many reviews on the Internet about the poor quality of Relatox and the pain of its administration.

Xeomin

This is a German drug that contains botulinum toxin of the highest purity, therefore it is supposedly safer than its analogues, but also more expensive. The action comes a little faster than Botox and Dysport, but also ends earlier. Like the Russian Relatox, the molecular weight of Xeomin is very low, which indicates, on the one hand, a more uniform distribution of the drug, and on the other hand, a high ability to spread beyond the injection zone. But the diffusion of Xeomin is inhibited by the stabilizer albumin, which is even more abundant in the German drug than in Botox. It is believed that the effect of Xeomin is softer, without the “stony face” effect. It differs from its competitors in that it can also be stored at room temperature.

Lantox

A cheaper Chinese analogue of Botox, comparable in dosage and molecular weight, but does not contain albumin, which inhibits diffusion. Instead of albumin (human immunoglobulin), Lantox contains gelatin of animal origin, the task of which is the same: to impart stability to the botulinum toxin molecule and prevent excessive diffusion. The effect of Lantox is average in strength between Botox and Dysport.

Effect of the procedure

The first results of botulinum therapy can be assessed after 2–3 days. The muscles completely relax and stop contracting 12 to 14 days after the session. The effect of the technique is impressive:

disappearance of fine expression and deep age wrinkles;
elimination of bags and bruises under the eyes;
smoothing crow's feet;
elimination of strabismus and asymmetry of facial muscles.

After the procedure, the face looks younger, refreshed, and rested. To consolidate and prolong the effect after botulinum therapy, it is important to properly care for the skin around the eyes, using skincare cosmetics personally selected by the doctor, taking into account the characteristics of the condition of the skin and the severity of age-related changes.

How long does it take for wrinkles to smooth out after Botox?

The visual effect of Botox injections appears 3-4 days after the procedure and reaches its maximum by the end of the second week. Some manufacturers promise visible results in just one day.

Waiting for change is accompanied by many troubles. As a rule, you have to put up with bruises and unevenness on your face for the first week. Your hands feel like the skin is falling inward. Often the face swells and additional folds appear that were not there before. You should not laugh or frown a lot, so as not to provoke wrinkles.

Often the effect after one procedure turns out to be such that it needs to be corrected. And this is a new trip to the cosmetologist and new portions of poison.

Indications and contraindications

Botox around the eyes is done only for medical reasons. Therefore, before the procedure, you need to visit a specialist who will conduct an initial examination and select an effective drug. Indications for botulinum toxin injections are:

medium expression and deep age wrinkles;
crow's feet;
drooping upper eyelid;
displacement of the eyebrow line;
asymmetry of eyebrow arches;
gravitational ptosis of the eyelids;
severe swelling, bags under the eyes;
strabismus, asymmetry of the eye sockets.

The rejuvenation technique has contraindications, which can be excluded or confirmed by a comprehensive diagnostic examination. The procedure is contraindicated in patients diagnosed with the following pathologies:

malignant or benign tumors;
diseases of the hematopoietic system;
cardiac, renal, liver failure;
cardiovascular disorders;
hormonal, endocrine disruptions;
congenital or acquired immunodeficiency;
serious vision problems;
exacerbation of chronic pathologies;
acute respiratory infections or acute respiratory viral infections;
wounds, erosions, inflammation, purulent processes at the injection sites.

Also, injections are not prescribed to women during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menstrual bleeding. The procedure is contraindicated for patients with individual intolerance to the components included in the anti-aging product.

What to do if the upper or lower eyelid droops

There are non-surgical measures that will help with mild prolapse:

Thoughtful eye makeup using predominantly light shades and giving the eyebrows the correct shape. These methods will not correct sagging eyelids, but will help make it less noticeable.
Using cooling ice masks on the skin around the eyes. Such masks lead to some reduction in ptosis due to the narrowing of blood vessels and a reduction in tissue swelling.
Healthy sleep , as well as sufficient hydration of the skin around the eyes.
Injection cosmetology with the introduction of botulinum toxins or fillers.

In what cases are Botox injections done around the eyes?

A rejuvenating procedure using botulinum toxin will help get rid of not only facial and age wrinkles, but also correct aesthetic defects, eliminate asymmetry, make your eyes open, and your face rejuvenated and rested.

For wrinkles

Botox injections under the skin have the same mechanism of action, regardless of what aesthetic problem needs to be solved. The only differences are in the area into which the drug will be injected. To get rid of wrinkles around the eyes, the doctor determines the treatment area and places marks on the skin as a guide, which ensure an accurate hit on the muscle.

To lift eyelids

To lift the upper eyelids, the cosmetologist makes injections into points located near the tips of the eyebrows. Then the drug is injected into points located a few millimeters from the outer corners of the eyes. Botox injections in these areas will help open your eyes and get rid of swelling and crow's feet.

For the upper part of the face

Injections into this area will help get rid of deep wrinkles on the forehead, as well as raise the eyebrow line. The cosmetologist, taking into account where the skin needs to be smoothed, makes injections near the tips of the eyebrows, just above the bridge of the nose or in the forehead area. To achieve maximum effect and prevent complications, the doctor must correctly calculate the depth of insertion. Therefore, it is important to entrust the procedure to a qualified specialist with many years of experience.

How to deal with the consequences of botulinum toxin injections

The most common complication is a bump after a Botox injection. Sometimes it occurs so quickly that the patient does not have time to leave the cosmetologist’s office. However, do not rush to blame the specialist: it is extremely difficult to predict the body’s reaction to the drug, so professionals administer Botox in small portions so that the consequences can be quickly corrected.

If the Botox bump lasts 7-14 days, then it is recommended to make additional injections to relax the muscles. If this does not help, they resort to physical therapy, administration of a DMAE cocktail or injections of an enzyme preparation.

If you want to do without injections , an excellent alternative is the introduction of absorbable substances using microcurrents, electrophoresis or ultrasound.

Side effects

Complications after botulinum therapy occur extremely rarely, and they are mainly associated with non-compliance with the rules of the rehabilitation period. More rarely, side effects are the result of a cosmetologist violating the technology of the procedure, ignoring contraindications, or failing to comply with the rules of septic tanks and antiseptics.

The most common complications after Botox injections under the eyes are:

irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes;
excessive tearing, blurred vision;
excessive muscle locking;
formation of hematomas, compactions, extensive edema;
allergies accompanied by itching, inflammation, pain in the eyes;
dizziness, severe headaches.

Rehabilitation period

After subcutaneous administration of botulinum toxin, rehabilitation is required, which lasts 2 weeks. During this period, it is important for the patient to strictly adhere to the following rules:

In the first 5–8 hours, it is forbidden to bend over or engage in active physical exercise.
On the first day, it is not recommended to wash your face, rub your skin, or use decorative cosmetics or aggressive skincare products.
You are allowed to sleep on your back with a high pillow under your head. This will help avoid facial asymmetry and uneven distribution of the drug under the skin.
For 14 days, it is prohibited to expose the treated skin to direct sunlight, visit a solarium, swimming pool, bathhouse, sauna, or drink alcohol.
Throughout the entire rehabilitation period, exclude from the diet salty, spicy, fatty foods, which retain water in the body and contribute to the formation of edema.

Cost of Botox around the eyes

To get rid of wrinkles around the eyes, an average of 4 to 16 units of the drug will be required for each side. One unit costs 247 rubles, and the estimated price of one procedure is 2–6 thousand rubles. Cosmetologists of the International Hemostasis Clinic will select an effective drug, individually calculate the number of units and the cost of one therapy session. After the procedure, our clients are always satisfied with the results, because we value our reputation and always take our responsibilities responsibly.

Experts' opinion

There are many forums on the Internet where cosmetologists can communicate with each other. Go to them and read what experts really think about Botox. Here are just a few statements:

Botulinum toxin is poison. A person is already exposed to the influence of harmful substances, and during the procedure he voluntarily agrees to the introduction of a toxin

(Alexey, cosmetologist with 15 years of experience, Voronezh)

The drug is addictive – physical and psychological. Under the influence of botulinum toxin, the muscles relax. After the drug wears off, the situation gets worse. From a psychological point of view, a person gets used to a smooth face, so even small wrinkles make him want to urgently inject botulinum toxin

(Nikita Yashin, young specialist in the field of cosmetology, Moscow).

There is a high risk of medical errors. There are very few experienced cosmetologists whose hands do not tremble. If the doctor injects into a point that is only a couple of millimeters away from the desired point, the result may be hopelessly spoiled

(Anton Laptev, cosmetologist in a private clinic, Samara).

Conclusion

Botox injections under the eyes are an effective, safe, painless anti-aging procedure that is an excellent alternative to radical plastic surgery. Botulinum therapy has its own indications and contraindications, so a medical consultation is necessary before using it. Side effects rarely occur after injections, and rehabilitation lasts only 2 weeks. The effect of the procedure becomes noticeable within 2–3 days. Expression and age wrinkles disappear, the skin smooths out, becomes elastic, radiant, and beautiful. If you follow the cosmetologist’s recommendations and provide quality care, the results of the technique will last for 12 months or more.

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Technique and features

To administer Botox, a thin needle is used, which is placed only at special points in the forehead, eyelids, bridge of the nose, and lateral corners of the eyes.

Before the procedure, you need to conduct a clinical examination (during muscle rest and during facial activity). It is important to pay attention to the effect of raising the eyebrows, asymmetry, as this helps to identify an anomaly.

It is important to carefully collect anamnesis, focusing on the presence of neuropathy, including diabetic or alcoholic.

When administering Botox, it is important to maintain sterile conditions. When treated with this technique, a change in the shape of the eyelids (due to paralysis) and slight drooping of the eyebrows are possible. It is important to note that blepharoplasty after Botox injection has its own characteristics and should take these factors into account. When using the toxin in ophthalmology, many patients note the elimination of tension headaches.