Prevention of age-related changes, minimally invasive aesthetic procedures, short rehabilitation period and quick results - these are the current trends in the aesthetic medicine industry. Let's consider the methods that correspond to them.
You should not think that a good aesthetic result can only be achieved after traumatic hardware or plastic surgery. In the field of aesthetic medicine and cosmetology, there are new methods that, with suitable indications and proper execution, act as delicately, quickly and, most importantly, can significantly prolong the youth of the skin, as well as effectively combat its imperfections.
Why Botox?
This is a drug created on the basis of inactivated botulinum toxins type A. In aesthetic cosmetology, it is used to correct facial contours, reduce facial wrinkles, etc.
Botulinum toxin is actually a powerful poison. However, the proportions used by cosmetologists are absolutely harmless to the body as a whole, but they temporarily relax certain muscles. In the absence of motor activity, the skin is smoothed and the facial contour is evened out.
The drug began to be used in the cosmetology field after successful experience in neurology. For medicinal purposes, the use of Botox is still practiced in such areas as the elimination of:
- facial asymmetry after strokes or with cerebral palsy;
- strabismus;
- spasmodic torticollis;
- headaches;
- bruxism (involuntary grinding of teeth during sleep);
- hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
Changing muscle activity plays a key role in cosmetic oval shaping with Botox injections. The drug, injected under the skin to a certain depth, affects the muscles or their individual parts, thereby creating the desired relief.
The cosmetology clinic offers you the following procedures:
- biorevitalization of the neck;
- mesotherapy of the scalp;
- biorevitalization;
- plasma lifting;
- injection cosmetology;
- etc.
Botulinum toxin injections into vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows
(wrinkles of anger)
It is to the appearance of vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows that your loved ones react like this: “Don’t frown, don’t be angry!” This type of wrinkle is the result of the interaction of two muscles - the corrugator supercilii (the muscle that wrinkles the eyebrow) and the Procerus (the “proud muscle”). Procerus or the proud muscle is fixed in the region of the glabella, and starts from the nasal bone. The result of its action is not only facial expressiveness, but also transverse folds above the bridge of the nose.
To correct this area, botulinum toxin injections are used - from 8 to 16 units - they are given to both problem muscles.
How the process works
First of all, the cosmetologist must examine the patient, determine the condition of the skin, evaluate muscle activity, and listen to the patient’s wishes. A qualified and experienced specialist will be able to model the expected result in advance.
This cosmetic procedure is carried out only in a specialized clinic, subject to all safety and sterility rules.
Botox is injected into the muscles of the lower third of the face and neck. This is done in several stages:
1. The face is completely treated with an antiseptic solution (chlorhexidine solution).
2. A marker marks the places where the drug must be injected.
3. At the request of the patient, for more comfortable well-being, the injection sites are anesthetized with a special drug.
4. Botox is injected with a very thin and short needle into the previously marked points.
5. The injection sites are again treated with an antiseptic solution.
6. Next, the patient undergoes a course of familiarization with the recommendations
The procedure takes 15–20 minutes.
Correction of the lower third of the face involves injections into the masseter, mentalis, orbicularis oris muscles, as well as into the subcutaneous neck muscle, which is responsible for drooping corners of the mouth.
The most noticeable effect of changing facial contours is seen when affecting the masticatory muscle. It is quite voluminous, so 3-4 injections are required to achieve the planned result. To avoid the risk of the drug getting into the salivary gland duct and to correctly calculate the depth of the injections, the doctor marks this area taking into account individual anatomical landmarks.
Botox injected into the masticatory muscle does not completely block its action; the ability to chew food is preserved. To avoid unpleasant consequences and overcorrection, the procedure is carried out in two stages with an interval of three weeks.
After Botox is administered, the skin on the cheekbones is noticeably tightened, the contour line becomes clearer, and the oval is more beautiful.
Botulinum toxin injections in the eyebrows
The location and shape of the eyebrows determine a lot: the degree of fatigue, the level of fatigue, mood and even age. If the eyebrows are low and almost hanging over the eyes, this indicates extreme fatigue. And vice versa - high, gracefully curved eyebrows make the look open, and the face looks younger and more cheerful. And this applies to both thin “threads”, fashionable in the middle of the last century, and thick and beautifully curved ones that are relevant today.
The movement of the eyebrows is provided by several muscles, but the frontalis muscle actively raises the eyebrows.
To give this muscle the ability to raise the eyebrow, an injection of 6 to 10 units of botulinum toxin is given in the area of the lateral edge of the orbit. In this way, it is possible to weaken the action of the orbicularis oculi muscle, and the eyebrows are raised without the slightest effort on your part.
Recommendations before and after the procedure
In preparation for cosmetic facial contour correction with Botox, it is necessary to take into account a number of prohibitions and restrictions. These include:
- consumption of any alcoholic beverages;
- taking antibiotics.
A cosmetologist must be aware of the patient’s use of any medications and previous illnesses. This information is necessary to exclude allergic reactions due to incompatibility of medications or individual characteristics of the body.
In general, the procedure is tolerated comfortably, with little pain and does not cause any complications or hematomas.
After correcting the oval of the face using a Botox-based drug, you should adhere to certain rules for some time:
- You cannot take a horizontal position for 5 hours;
- It is forbidden to scratch, massage the face or touch it at all, especially in those places where the skin was punctured;
- it is necessary to limit the consumption of alcohol and potent drugs;
- Visiting the solarium, sauna, bathhouse is prohibited.
For an hour afterwards, you should smile, grimace as often as possible and do a set of exercises in which all facial muscles will be involved. This promotes rapid and uniform distribution of the drug.
Strict adherence to the cosmetologist’s recommendations is necessary to avoid diffusion of Botox into other organs or tissues, which can lead to undesirable consequences.
Botulinum toxin injections into small wrinkles under the lower eyelid
Due to the active work of the orbicularis oculi muscle, small wrinkles appear on the lower eyelid. Their appearance may be associated with frequent blinking, myopia, reaction to bright light, as well as age-related loss of skin elasticity.
An injection of botulinum toxin into this area occurs in a minimal concentration and only intradermally, 1-2 units on each side. The maximum rejuvenation effect is achieved by introducing Botulinum toxin with fractional laser rejuvenation.
Botulinum toxin injections reviews
"I am 31 years old. Ilona Sergeevna Kochneva was recommended to me by a colleague (she herself had already gone to this doctor 2 times for a botulinum toxin procedure). After the consultation, we decided where and how many units I need to enter. After about 5 days, the wrinkles smoothed out and, surprisingly, my face did not become mask-like, the facial expressions of my forehead did not completely disappear, but I simply stopped wrinkling my forehead in my problem areas. The effect lasted about 8 months and still lasts. Thanks to my doctor Ilona Sergeevna Kochneva. I think I’ll do it again next summer.”
This and other reviews about botulinum toxin are available here.
Advantages of the method
Since Botox for eliminating cosmetic problems has a targeted and temporary effect, it successfully copes with the elimination of small facial wrinkles and irregularities. The reason for correcting the oval of the face is:
- increased work of the facial muscles;
- natural age-related changes;
- individual characteristics;
- mechanical damage.
If a crease forms on the skin, then Botox may simply not be able to cope with such problem areas of the face. In this case, you will have to resort to additional methods of influence, so the rejuvenation process will be longer.
Botulinum toxin injections in the area around the eyes
This area of the face is the most attractive, because it is the eyes that determine the feelings and interest in the conversation of the interlocutor. Wrinkles that appear in the corners of the eyes are called “crow’s feet” - they are the result of active activity of the orbicularis oculi muscle. The thicker the skin, the later they appear, but they are more pronounced. In a person with thin skin, they appear earlier, but remain mild and superficial.
Around the eyes there are static (constant, visible at rest) and dynamic (appear only during facial expressions) wrinkles. If you laugh often and willingly, the early appearance of dynamic wrinkles is inevitable. And you can smooth them out with the help of Botulinum toxin injections. If static wrinkles appear, it is advisable to combine the administration of Botulinum toxin with hyaluronic acid fillers.
To eliminate facial wrinkles in the eye area, two techniques for administering the drug are used - subcutaneous and intradermal. It is enough to administer 6 to 10 units of botulinum toxin injection at the outer edge of the orbit.
When to perform the procedure
A very popular, but very controversial question: at what age will the use of Botox be the safest, but most productive? Many people believe that correcting or changing the shape of the face in this way is an exclusively age-related procedure and should be done only when the external signs of aging can no longer be hidden by any cosmetic products.
Reasoning in this way, women make the main mistake - they waste time. Facial muscles lose their natural elasticity with age, and the skin, under the influence of multiple external factors, also undergoes irreversible changes. Therefore, correction of facial contours with Botox in this case may not have the expected effect or its duration will be much shorter.
Corrective facial procedures using Botox can be performed starting from the age of 25. At this time, the skin has not yet lost its elasticity and is easily amenable to cosmetic modeling.
Contrary to the popular belief that the use of botulinum toxins in cosmetology negatively affects health in general, this method of rejuvenation has earned considerable and justified popularity.
When will you see results and how long will they last?
Because Botox must bind to receptors on nerve cells to relax muscles, its effects do not appear immediately.
Results begin to appear already on the second or third day, the full effect of Botox injections appears after 2 weeks. At Darmed Clinic cosmetology, we interview all patients after Botox injections two weeks later to evaluate the results and find out if they need any additional adjustments.
The body is constantly forming new receptors and neurotransmitters, and each patient will have a different duration of effect. Therefore, the average result from a Botox procedure can be three to four months, but according to the manufacturer of the drug, the duration of the effect is 6 months.
Remember, while the Botox is working, you get “wrinkle-free time.” So if it lasts for six months and you only do it once a year, you'll still get fewer wrinkles.
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Features and contraindications
It is strictly contraindicated to undergo Botox procedures in the following cases:
- during pregnancy and lactation;
- in the presence of acute neurological or infectious diseases;
- with severe allergic reactions;
- for bleeding disorders;
- while taking antibiotics;
- oncology;
- individual hypersensitivity to the drug;
- trypanophobia – fear of injections.
Immediately before the facial contour correction procedure, all possible complications and risks are discussed with the cosmetologist.
There may be slight redness at the sites where the skin is punctured, but it goes away on its own within an hour or a few days.
In order for botulinum toxin to take effect and the facial muscles to relax, a certain period is required. Usually this is 10–14 days. After this period, the drug reaches the peak of its effect, which lasts up to six and sometimes up to eight months.
The period of active action of Botox depends both on the individual characteristics of the body and on external factors.
The effect weakens gradually and disappears completely over time.
To avoid the development of resistance - resistance to the action of the drug in neuromuscular fibers, it is worth taking breaks between procedures. In addition, regular correction of the oval of the lower part of the face using Botox can develop a persistent reflex, due to which the frequency of contraction of facial muscles decreases. However, the procedure must be repeated periodically.
Active sports activities speed up metabolic processes in the body. This fact may help reduce the duration of the correction effect.
In order not to resort to the procedure too often, the cosmetologist takes into account all the nuances and individually selects the dosage of the drug.
What are the possible side effects?
Clinical trials have shown that Botox is safe, with minimal risks and side effects. The most common ones include dry mouth, fatigue, discomfort at the injection site, headache, neck pain, and vision problems including blurred vision and dry eyes.
However, some people are concerned that the drug contains a toxin—botulinum toxin type A, produced by a type of bacteria called Clostridium botulinum—that temporarily interrupts nerve signals between muscles.
While it won't give you botulism (a type of food poisoning), the so-called "beautiful poison" can pose a real danger in the wrong hands.
Serious but rare complications of botulinum toxin injections include problems swallowing, breathing or speaking. These risks increase if you see a cosmetic dentist who has not been properly trained and accredited.
Allergic reactions are also rare, but they can occur hours or even days after a Botox injection. Get emergency medical help if you develop hives and itching, shortness of breath, feeling faint, or swelling of your face, tongue, or throat.
There is also a risk that it may inadvertently spread to other areas, causing drooping eyelids, a crooked smile or arched eyebrows.
The closer Botox is to the eyebrows, the higher the risk of causing heaviness or drooping eyelids. Brow drooping can also occur if too much is injected between the eyebrows.
Luckily, there is a solution for this: If the injection was done too abruptly and you end up with a surprised look, a few units of Botox carefully injected into the forehead at a follow-up appointment can correct the situation.
If you have any concerns about these risks, ask your esthetician to talk to you about the prescription and answer any questions before your procedure.
Where to go
It is very easy to get confused in the variety of modern clinics and cosmetic procedures offered by them, so the best decision is to choose professionals. The Center for Aesthetic Cosmetology "VIRTUSCLINIC" is one of the best institutions in Moscow in its field of work. Our specialists are proficient in all the latest technologies in the field of cosmetology. The priority direction of the clinic is the prevention and fight against anti-aging skin changes.
Injection procedures performed at VIRTUSCLINIC are very popular. To correct the shape of the face, we use drugs that have registration documents; this cannot but influence the pricing of services. However, the quality of work and professionalism of the staff only once again confirms the correctness of the choice of the clinic.
A comprehensive individual approach to each client guarantees an excellent result of the procedure. The work of a cosmetologist begins with an initial examination and diagnosis and lasts until the patient’s complete recovery. During the rehabilitation period, detailed monitoring of the condition is carried out in order to exclude possible complications.
Medical provides a large selection of modern cosmetic procedures, the leading place among which rightfully belongs to botulinum therapy for the purpose of facial rejuvenation and improvement of its appearance.
Causes of the disease
The main cause of the disease is systemic stress. The pathology most often occurs in people who often experience frequent stress or psychological disorders, and experience an excited state before going to bed. Also factors in the occurrence of the disease can be disorders of the masticatory muscles, malocclusions, enuresis, somnambulism and periods of respiratory arrest during sleep.
Treatment of bruxism is mandatory, as the disorder leads to loosening of teeth, abrasion and chipping of tooth enamel, as well as damage to dental crowns. The advanced form of the disease can also change the appearance of the face: the lower jaw becomes more protruding and heavy, and the shape of the face becomes more square.
Botulinum toxin injections in the area of the upper and lateral parts of the nose
Wrinkles on the back of the nose appear when smiling or laughing - that is, they are mostly associated with positive emotions. True, sometimes wrinkles on the back of the nose are a consequence of correction of the area between the eyebrows - compensatory hyperactivity occurs when blinking. That is why it is recommended in this case to additionally inject Botulinum toxin into the horizontal wrinkles of the dorsum of the nose.
A botulinum toxin injection is injected 1-2 units into one or two points (depending on the length and depth of the wrinkles).
