Our facial expressions and emotions - laughter, sadness and concern - are revealed daily on our face, due to the repetitive contraction of the facial mimic muscles. This movement of the facial muscles begins to form fine lines over time, leading to expression wrinkles.
A common and most frequently performed cosmetic treatment to treat these wrinkles is botulinum toxin therapy, commonly known as Botox/Dysport.
This treatment is based on the action of botulinum toxin type A (botulinum exotoxin type A), in a weakened form, which smoothes 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.
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 minimum. 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 are due to our daily expressions. In addition, as the specific muscles are relaxed and the skin is not strained, Botox is a way to prevent the creation of new wrinkles.
The treatment can be repeated as recommended, following the advice of experts so as not to resort to exaggeration.
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 move and shortly before they get fully activated.
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 produce the final results. The effects last from 3 to 6 months, depending on the individual and the quality and condition of the skin.