Botulinum toxin:
The benchmark treatment for facial rejuvenation.
More commonly known by the brand name “Botox,” botulinum toxin has been used for several years in aesthetic medicine, to the extent of becoming a benchmark treatment for facial rejuvenation. When injected, it relaxes the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles, refreshing the facial features. We can treat the eye contours or crow’s feet, wrinkles on the forehead, glabella, among others.
General information about Botox injections.
Botox or botulinum toxin has been used in medicine for over 20 years. It offers numerous applications in the field of aesthetic medicine.
Botox injections for cosmetic enhancement are a quick, long-lasting, effective, and safe technique. They have the advantage of being neither invasive nor irreversible. The product is completely eliminated after approximately 6 months.
Botox is extremely well tolerated by the body, and allergic reactions are rare. The treatment can be repeated to prolong its effects.
Procedure of a Botox treatment session.
During the initial consultation, the professional examines the areas to be treated and discusses the patient’s expectations.
The session takes place at the clinic, without anesthesia, and rarely requires more than twenty minutes. After preparing the work area, the nurse or doctor performs very precise injections to reshape it. Botulinum toxin is very fluid and can therefore be applied using ultrafine needles. The injection is almost painless.
The product starts to take effect immediately after the procedure, but the optimal result will be achieved after about ten days. The product needs a few hours to bind, and then a few more days are required to fully relax the facial muscles.
At this stage, it is customary to conduct a follow-up consultation. If the obtained result is not satisfactory, the practitioner may potentially proceed with additional injections. Botox is well tolerated by the body, and allergic reactions are rare. The treatment can be repeated to prolong its effects.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Neuromodulators.
The estimated time for Botox treatment to start showing results is between 7 and 10 days.
The duration of the treatment varies from person to person, but typically it lasts between 3 and 4 months. It takes approximately 6 months to completely disappear.
NO. The product is eliminated approximately 6 months after the injections.
Botulinum toxin is very well tolerated by the body. It rarely causes allergic reactions. The most common side effects are related to local injections.
- Small redness (small bruises may appear at the injection sites).
- Headaches (especially in individuals prone to migraines).
During the days leading up to the consultation, it is recommended to avoid taking anticoagulants, anti-inflammatories, or certain antibiotics, as well as natural products such as Omega-3, etc.
Botulinum toxin injections are contraindicated for individuals with certain autoimmune or acute inflammatory diseases, or those with evolving allergic conditions.
Botox injections are also not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Ptosis is an exceptional complication characterized by a drooping of the upper eyelid over the eye, resulting in partial closure. Ptosis is transient and resolves within 3 to 4 weeks. To prevent this inconvenience, the patient is advised to rest quietly in the hours following the procedure, avoid exercising, and refrain from wearing a hat or headband in the hours following the injections.
Finally, high-level athletes should be informed that injections may result in minimal loss of muscle tone.
Therapeutic Botox
The commercial name BOTOX, onabotulinumtoxinA, or
Clostridium botulinum type A neurotoxin complex.
This medication allows us to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis in patients aged 18 years or older. Therapeutic Botox is a medication approved by Health Canada.
Procedure of a therapeutic Botox treatment session
Progression of a therapeutic BOTOX treatment session
From the brand name BOTOX, onabotulinumtoxinA, or Complex of Clostridium botulinum neurotoxin type A.
This medication allows us to treat primary axillary hyperhidrosis in patients aged 18 years or older. Therapeutic Botox is a medication approved by Health Canada.
The injections of Botox in the armpits are very simple and quick, involving intradermal injections of BOTOX that is reconstituted with a saline solution.
Using a very fine needle, approximately 50 units of BOTOX are administered through intradermal injection, distributed evenly across several injection points (from 10 to 15) spaced approximately 1 to 2 cm apart in the armpit.
The problematic or hyperhidrotic area can be defined using conventional staining techniques, such as the Minor iodine-starch test, a simple and minimally painful technique.
A follow-up session will be scheduled two weeks later to assess the results.
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