Botox is one of the most commonly used medical aesthetic procedures to reduce wrinkles and signs of aging that occur over time due to various reasons. Botox is a drug obtained by the controlled production of a neurotoxin called botulinum toxin in a laboratory environment.
The effect of the Botox drug and procedure is due to the temporary blocking of transmission at the nerve-muscle junction where the drug is injected. The transmission from the nerve to the muscle is temporarily and controlledly blocked in the areas needed to reduce wrinkles.
What are the factors that determine the duration of effect of Botox?
The effect of Botox application starts to be seen 2 days after the injection. It takes approximately 10 days after the injection to achieve the desired appearance. There is a 4-6 month effect period after the first application. As the effect decreases, the duration of effect increases as Botox is repeated in regular sessions.
The dose applied is the main factor that determines the duration of effect of Botox injection. The dose to be applied should be adjusted according to the patient’s muscle strength and personalized solutions should be produced.
One of the most important factors that determines how long the effect of Botox will last is muscle strength. The stronger the muscle where the injection is made, the shorter the effect of Botox injection will be. The duration of effect of Botox injection increases as the muscles weaken over time and reach a more reasonable level in terms of volume and strength.
The duration of effect of Botox increases over time in patients who have Botox injections repeated regularly. This period can reach up to 9 months in some patients as the muscles reach the desired volume and strength after regularly applied Botox injections.
Botox is a fast, easy and practical procedure. However, the doctor who will perform the application must have good knowledge of anatomy. Similarly, the doctor’s experience is very important.
It is very important to keep Botox in the cold chain. Because the effect of Botox decreases or disappears when it leaves the cold environment.
Can the Effect Period of Botox Be Extended?
Botox is a medical aesthetic procedure that creates anti-aging effects by injecting it into overactive facial muscles. It has an important role in reducing wrinkles and lines as well as relaxing the muscles by preventing the release of acetylcholine in the application area. In other words, the Botox procedure aims to prevent muscle contraction by disrupting the communication between the nerves and muscles.
The most important way to increase the effect of Botox injection is to have it applied continuously and regularly. Regular injection of Botox ensures that the muscles that cause wrinkles and lines on the face weaken over time. Thus, the effect of Botox lasts longer.
Moving the facial muscles after Botox injection ensures that the Botox is distributed evenly and lasts longer.
It is very important not to rub or massage the application area after Botox injection. Although it is recommended to make facial movements in the early period following Botox injection to distribute the injected medication evenly, massaging is not recommended as it may cause the medication to spread to unwanted areas. In addition, procedures such as cleaning the face, applying serum or moisturizer should be done gently.
Does Botox Change Facial Expression?
Botox is used to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and lines on the face and to prevent new formations. Botox injection applied in small doses ensures that the facial muscles in certain areas of the face relax. The forehead, eyebrows and eye area are the most common areas where Botox injections are applied.
Botox injection targets certain facial muscles in order to reduce the formation of negative expressions such as frowning or frowning on the face and to reduce facial expressions that cause wrinkles. Botox injection reduces the movement of the muscles that cause lines on the forehead or around the eyes. In this way, the person’s facial muscles are trained and the potential for creating wrinkles on the face is reduced.
When the Botox procedure is applied by an expert and experienced doctor in the field, by injecting the right doses into the right areas with the right technique, there is no such thing as a person’s natural facial expression changing. Incorrect Botox applications can cause facial expressions to change, facial expressions to disappear completely and a confused facial expression.
In order to avoid such situations, a specialist and experienced doctor who plans a personalized Botox treatment should be preferred. Each person’s anatomy, muscle structure and facial expressions are different from each other. Therefore, personalized planning is a must for the success of the Botox procedure. In this way, it is possible to preserve the different facial structure and expression of each individual.
The frozen facial appearance caused by Botox injection is due to the application of too much Botox. When determining the dose to be applied, care should be taken to preserve the person’s natural facial expression. The Botox dose needed by the person is determined according to the area to be treated, the person’s facial anatomy, and the degree of lines and wrinkles. Rather than injecting too much dose at once and freezing the expression and facial expressions, it is a more effective method to inject the appropriate dose of Botox at regular intervals. In this way, it is possible to obtain a more natural result and to give the face a young and bright appearance.