Botox – Dysport
A popular and the most frequently performed cosmetic treatment to treat expression wrinkles is botulinum toxin therapy, commonly known as Botox/Dysport. Botox/Dysport treatment can really change the look of the upper half of the face by softening or eliminating wrinkles, depending on their depth. At the same time, it creates a more upright position of the forehead and overall a more youthful appearance and a refreshed look.
It is an injectable treatment based on the action of botulinum toxin type A (botulinum exotoxin type A), in a weakened form, which smoothens the skin and reduces expression wrinkles as it immobilizes the mimic muscles. The purpose of its use is to localized muscle relaxation, not muscle paralysis.
Process
Botox/Dysport is injected intramuscularly with a very fine needle. This treatment is mainly addressed to people over 30 years old. In most cases, no anesthetic is used as the pain is minimal. In case of any discomfort, a local anesthetic cream may be used.
Just a few injections are enough to temporarily weaken certain muscle groups and eliminate wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes, which develop due to our daily expressions. In addition, Botox is a way to prevent the creation of new wrinkles as the specific muscles are relaxed and the skin is not strained.
Seeing as the treatment has to be individualized to accommodate each patient’s needs, it is necessary for your doctor to see you as recommended, that is, when the muscle just starts to work, but before they get fully activated so as to achieve optimum, natural results.
Results
Botox/Dysport treatment has dramatic results; it is an easy, quick, pain-free, affordable treatment and has no side effects when applied by a specialist.
The first results take effect after two or three days, while they take 15 days to complete. The effects last from 4 to 6 months, depending on the individual and the quality and condition of the skin.
After the treatment
- Try to exercise your facial muscles over 2-3 hours after the treatment (e.g. to frown and lift your eyebrows) and continue to make all the daily expressions, so that you get quicker results.
- Avoid rubbing the treated areas for the next 12 hours.
- Avoid using make-up for the next 4-6 hours.
- Do not lie down, do not bend over and do not take any strenuous activity for the next 4-6 hours after the treatment.
- Avoid hot showers, hair dryers and direct, excessive sun exposure for the next 24 hours.
- Some small marks or redness are temporary and disappear completely within a few hours.
Useful Information
- Botox treatment does not treat sagging skin, but it can be combined with other methods (Wrinkle Reduction System, Peelings), to tighten, regenerate and gently exfoliate the face.
- Botox is also an effective treatment for focal hyperhidrosis, a condition characterized by excessive sweat production mainly in the armpits, palms and soles, affecting the patient’s quality of life. Botox’s effects take about 21 days to develop and last 6-9 months.
