What is Botox?
It was originally used to treat lazy eye, blepharospasm (the inability to move the eyelids properly), and cervical dystonia. Later, it started to be used to improve the appearance of wrinkles caused by frown lines in the area between the eyes. It was started to be used in the treatment of excessive sweating in 2004 and in the treatment of headache in 2010.
Why is Botox done?
Wrinkles and lines, which become evident on our face with aging and occur after the contraction of mimic muscles, can be removed with botox. In the area where Botox is applied, the signals transmitted from the nerves to the mimic muscles, causing the muscles to contract, are temporarily paralyzed. Contraction of muscle cells is prevented and the amount of hardening in the muscles is minimized. At the same time, abnormal muscle contractions stop. As a result, the facial muscles are relaxed for a while, and the formation of wrinkles and fine lines is stopped.
How is Botox made?
In the Botox procedure, botulinum toxin is diluted and injected directly into the neuromuscular tissue. Local anesthetic cream is applied to the area approximately 20 minutes before the injection procedure. After the application area is cleaned, the toxin is injected in small doses into the muscles in the area with the help of fine-tipped needles.
The process takes an average of 15 minutes. Botulinum toxin injected into the muscle tissue begins to show its effect after an average of 24-72 hours. In rare cases, this period may take up to 5 or 7 days.
Who should not have botox?
- People with certain muscle diseases
- Breastfeeding mothers (Botulinum toxin can pass to the baby through milk)
- Pregnant women should not have botox.
Advice for those who want to have Botox
- Do not consume drugs containing vitamin E before Botox.
- Do not use aspirin or drugs known as aspirin derivatives before the procedure. Otherwise, temporary side effects such as bruising and swelling may occur on your skin after the procedure.
- Do not consume calcium-containing foods after Botox.
- Do not make facial movements for at least 4 hours after the procedure.
- Pay attention to the hygiene of the area where Botox is applied.
- Do not do sports on the day you have Botox.
- You can apply a cold compress to the area where you had Botox.
- Do not lie face down for at least 3-4 days after the procedure.
- Do not enter the pool for 3 days after Botox.
- Do not go to the hairdresser or sauna on the day you have Botox.
