Botox for face at home reviews

How I want to always remain young and beautiful. But time leaves its mark on the face in the form of wrinkles. Most often they appear as a result of the manifestation of emotions: positive or negative. Time is merciless, it is useless to fight it, but women are looking for new secrets of youth. Aesthetic cosmetology is developing more and more, new options for rejuvenation are emerging.

About Botox

Botox is a very popular substance for combating age wrinkles. It is introduced by famous “stars”, politicians, businessmen to look younger. It was developed by accident in the USA and was intended as a drug to treat neurological seizures and strabismus.

The effect after Botox injection occurs very quickly, but the consequences can be sad. This substance consists of a dangerous toxin made from bacteria that can cause botulism. If such a toxin enters the muscles, they are simply paralyzed. Problems arise with facial expressions, facial muscles move poorly, and wrinkles smooth out. After this procedure, the effect lasts up to six months.

Be careful, because Botox injections can be dangerous!

What Botox injections can lead to:

1. the occurrence of bruising and swelling around the eyes;
2. eyebrows may sag, eyelid spasms appear;
3. sometimes the nasolabial folds and upper lip are paralyzed;
4. asymmetry of facial contours occurs.

Such side effects do not go away without leaving a trace, the muscles will require more and more new portions of Botox. And after several uses, your face will turn into something like a mummy.

Science is moving forward and cosmetologists are developing products with the Botox effect every day. Today, masks are very popular, and sometimes they are as good as expensive injections. Anyone can prepare such masks at home. The main thing is to use natural ingredients for this. There are a large number of such masks, we suggest you get acquainted with some of the products.

Recipes for masks with Botox effect, prepared at home

Attention! If you experience an allergic reaction to the ingredients, stop using and rinse your face thoroughly with warm water.

No. 1 Mask with sour cream and starch

Ingredients:

1. 1 tablespoon potato starch,
2. 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed carrot juice,
3. 1 tablespoon of sour cream.

Add a little water to the starch and heat it up (in a water bath). The mass should turn into jelly. Add juice and sour cream to this jelly-like slurry, mix everything well. After this, the mask is ready for use. Apply it in three layers with your fingertips. Once the first coat is dry, apply the next one. This mask should remain on the face for 20 minutes. Then rinse the resulting crust with water and apply a nourishing cream.

No. 2 Mask with gelatin, cream and honey

1. half a glass of cream,
2. teaspoon of gelatin,
3. a tablespoon of honey,
4. spoon of olive or almond oil.

Pour the gelatin into the cream and let it swell. Then heat this mass using a water bath until smooth. Cool this mixture, add honey and olive oil to it. Mix the mixture well and apply to problem areas of the skin. Let it work for about 20 minutes. Then rinse everything off thoroughly and use a moisturizer. The remaining mask can be refrigerated. After this procedure, the skin becomes smooth and elastic. Use it every other day for a week, then take a break and repeat.

No. 3 Botox mask made from wheat flour

1. 30 grams of wheat flour,
2. 2 tablespoons of clean water,
3. one egg white,
4. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil,
5. half a teaspoon of salt.

Mix the flour with water and heat until it thickens. Beat the butter, salt and egg white well, and then add to the flour mixture. If the mixture turns out to be liquid, then you can add a little flour, and if it turns out to be thick, then you can add water. Apply the mask to your face and keep it on for 25-30 minutes. This flour mask is ideal for problematic oily skin. It dries, tightens and tones the skin well, giving it a Botox effect.

No. 4 Firming honey mask

1. 2 tablespoons cocoa,
2. 2 tablespoons honey and heavy cream,
3. spoon of oatmeal.

Place all this in a glass bowl and stir well. Then put on the fire, heat until it thickens. This Botox effect mask should be applied for 15 minutes. During this time, the skin will be enriched with vitamins and microelements present in honey. This is simply a magical remedy!

No. 5 Fruit and clay mask

1. Grind one of the following fruits in a blender: banana, orange, grapes, peach or any other.
2. Add cosmetic clay to this mass in such an amount to obtain a thick mixture. In this case, you can experiment and instead of clay add honey, protein or cream to the fruit.

After such a mask, collagen is well produced, and a lot of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals get into the skin. Masks made from vegetables are very effective: cucumbers, potatoes, carrots.

No. 6 Mask with Botox effect from potatoes

1. Peel one potato and grate it on a fine grater. Add 15g of vegetable oil to this mass. Apply the product to your face and leave for half an hour.

Starch is no worse than Botox

Many women use ordinary starch for rejuvenation. Masks from this product
have a good effect on age wrinkles. Starch can also be used to treat problematic epidermis; it is able to regulate oily skin and moisturize dry dermis. Making cosmetics from starch at home is much cheaper than expensive salon procedures. In this case, you can use either potato or corn starch.

No. 7 Starch mask with the addition of peach oil

1. 1 tablespoon potato starch,
2. 1 tablespoon milk. Mix the resulting mixture well.
3. Add 1 teaspoon peach oil.

This mask will tighten and moisturize the skin.

No. 8 Kefir in a starch mask

1. 2 tablespoons of starch and the same amount of kefir.
2. Add one protein here, stir well.

This mask will definitely replace Botox, wrinkles will smooth out after it, you just need to apply it regularly. The skin color will become fresh, the yellowness will go away.

No. 9 Starch with tomatoes is an effective remedy in the fight against wrinkles

1. one tomato,
2. 1 yolk,
3. 1 tablespoon starch.

Peel the tomato and grind in a blender. Add a spoonful of vegetable oil, starch and yolk to it. Mix the mixture thoroughly. This original mass nourishes skin cells well and removes deep and fine wrinkles.

In general, tomatoes are underrated. But they are very effective in combating tired skin. Read more about tomato masks tomorrow in our article Tomato face masks: recipes, recommendations

Solcoseryl and Dimexide as a means for rejuvenation

Many women, in order to quickly rejuvenate, use pharmaceutical drugs such as Solcoseryl and Dimexide. The effect of Botox, in this case, is guaranteed to you. Beauty salons use masks made from these components, but they are expensive. Today Dimexide and Solcoseryl are available to every woman; they are available in pharmacies without a prescription. It will be very good if you add Goji berry cream to these ingredients. You will spend, on average, 1,400 rubles on all this in total, and it will last for 3-4 months. These medications can be called homemade Botox and do not require any injections.

Many people have heard about Dimexide; some creams are produced based on it. In addition, it is an anti-inflammatory agent and helps in the treatment of arthritis, bruises, abscesses, and injuries. Its distinctive property is that it delivers the necessary elements deep into the skin. But it’s worth telling more about Solcoseryl.

How does Solcoseryl act on the epidermis:

1. helps tighten microcracks;
2. tightens tissues that are damaged;
3. promotes the absorption of oxygen by dermal cells;
4. helps intensive collagen production and metabolism;
5. improves blood circulation, promotes the formation of new blood vessels;
6. intensively rejuvenates the skin;
7. reduces inflammation, improves facial contours.

No. 10 Masks from Dimexide and Solcoseryl

Attention! Since these drugs are medicinal, do an allergy test first. To do this, you need to apply a small amount of these drugs to your wrist. If the skin does not turn red, then you can safely apply the mask.

1. Take a small amount of Solcoseryl or Dimexide;
2. Add 10 drops of water, mix well and apply to problem areas of the face.

To help the cream absorb better, you can hold your face over steam to expand the pores. This mask must be kept for one hour, then rinsed with water and applied with nourishing cream.

Every woman sets herself a goal - to achieve elastic and toned skin. To achieve it, choose affordable and effective means. Now you have learned how to do Botox at home.

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About the author of the article:

Cosmetologist, director of 3 cosmetology clinics under her own brand “Lyudmila”. Author of articles for professional online publications and participant in many international symposiums.

Every woman dreams of eternal youth and beauty. In search of that very “rejuvenating apple”, she does not hesitate to try all sorts of means to achieve her goal. Fortunately, in the modern market the range of goods is rich and the choice is wide. Among various drugs, the leading position is occupied by Botox for the face: reviews about it are in most cases laudatory and positive.

The action of Botox

What kind of miracle remedy will help us get rid of early wrinkles? Is Botox harmful to the face? According to the manufacturers, the drug is actually natural. "Botox" is an emulsion of purified natural protein, botulinum toxin. Once in the tissue, it blocks the transmission of nerve impulses. As a result, a person’s facial muscles are in a relaxed state, and the possibility of wrinkle formation is reduced to zero. Everyone knows that the facial muscles responsible for emotions have a special structure. On the one hand, facial muscles are in contact with bone tissue, on the other hand, they are woven into the epidermis. Accordingly, when a person rejoices, cries or worries, the brain sends a certain impulse to the muscles: they contract, and the skin moves. When Botox gets into the tissue, it blocks the channel of communication with the gray matter: facial muscles relax and no longer stretch the skin in different directions. As a result, wrinkles do not form on the epidermis.

Indications and contraindications

When you notice the first cobwebs near your eyes, do not rush to get injections for your face. Botox is not indicated for everyone and not always. It is usually recommended for use when the patient:

1. Vertical wrinkles between the eyebrows.
2. Horizontal folds on the forehead.
3. Pronounced nasolabial skin folds.
4. Oblique formations on the bridge of the nose - “rabbit” wrinkles.
5. Folds at the outer corner of the visual organ.
6. Low-set or too raised eyebrows.
7. Deep neck wrinkles.

The procedure also helps in the treatment of hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating of the armpits, palms and feet.

At the same time, there are patients who are better off not using Botox on their face. The procedure has the following contraindications:

1. Age up to 18 years.
2. Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
3. Menstruation and a few days after it begins.
4. Alcohol abuse.
5. Long-term use of anticoagulants, antibiotics and calcium supplements.
6. Recent surgeries.
7. Acute and chronic diseases of the lungs and liver.
8. Hemophilia and other blood diseases when blood clotting is severely impaired.
9. Myasthenia gravis is a problem with the muscle nerves.
10. Severe myopia.
11. Herpes on the lips.
12. Injuries to the epidermis, inflammatory processes on the face.
13. Fatty hernias of the eyelids, their drooping.
14. Individual intolerance to the drug, allergic reaction.

A repeat procedure should be done only when contraction of the facial muscles becomes noticeable. The effect of the drug lasts for 12 months, so visiting the surgeon once a year is more than enough.

How does the procedure work?

At the very beginning, you come to an experienced specialist and get advice: do you need it or not. It is better to contact a plastic surgeon directly; cosmetologists do not always have enough skills to carry out a complex procedure. If the master gives the go-ahead, then you are assigned the day and hour of the operation. In front of it, a marker on the face indicates areas where wrinkles are very pronounced: a dot is placed in the place where the injection will be made. A small circle with a diameter of one and a half centimeters is drawn around it - this is the zone of distribution of the drug in the tissues. Then the injection sites are cooled with pieces of ice, after which an anesthetic is administered. The place where the injection was made is slightly pressed and massaged - this way you can protect the person from severe swelling and hematomas, in addition, circular movements help to evenly distribute the drug in the designated area. After the procedure, the patient is under the supervision of a doctor for half an hour, then he is sent home, having previously been given recommendations for facial care. Usually, a person's appearance can be changed by Botox for the face in a matter of days. You will look completely different before and after surgery.

1. In the eye area. Botox eliminates crow's feet, lifts eyebrows, and gives the face a more open expression.
2. Around the mouth. Smoothes out wrinkles in this area, enlarges the lips, lifts the corners up, removing the “mournful” expression.
3. On the forehead. Smoothes out longitudinal depressions, adjusts the position of the eyebrows, makes the eyes more “open” and larger.
4. In the neck and chin. Makes them more defined, gives them shape, and prevents the formation of “bulldog” cheeks. The procedure is ineffective if a person has severe sagging skin in the lower part of the face, as well as the presence of a large double chin.

It should be noted that Botox is usually not used to eliminate hated nasolabial folds. Injections can cause the corners of the mouth to droop, making the person look like a puppet.

Advantages and disadvantages

Many women are interested in the question: is Botox harmful to the face? Reviews from doctors, cosmetologists and patients are completely different. Some say that the procedure rejuvenated the eyes without any complications. Others point to a number of disadvantages of injections. As for the advantages, they are as follows: quick effect, formation of collagen, which maintains skin elasticity for a long time, the ability to avoid more serious surgical interventions, correction of neurological disorders and excessive sweating.

Consequences

“Botox” for the face, reviews of which, as we see, are very different, can cause many negative reactions in the body. The consequences can be the most unexpected:

1. Severe pain and hemorrhages at the puncture sites. Occurs when preparation for the procedure is violated, incorrect technique, low professional level of the specialist, due to poorly performed massage therapy after the injection.
2. Headache. It is observed in cases where the doctor injects a very large dose of a substance at once, simultaneously injecting several areas.
3. If the poison gets on nearby muscles, it can cause them paralysis or increased salivation.
4. An unsuccessful puncture in the eye area will cause swelling, squinting and double vision. Excessive injection of Botox can raise eyebrows high and give a surprised expression to the face.
5. An incorrectly processed eyebrow results in the eye not being able to open fully.
6. Unprofessional work in the neck area causes paralysis of the larynx: a person cannot swallow.

What interests women most?

Representatives of the fair sex often ask about the many nuances that accompany the procedure. The most popular questions are:

1. Is Botox harmful to the face and health in general? If the injections are performed by a reliable and competent specialist, safety precautions are followed, and contraindications are taken into account, then the injection of Botox will not cause unpleasant consequences.
2. Is it possible to overdose? Such cases are not uncommon. The consequence is paralysis of certain muscles. The patient must remain in the clinic under the supervision of a physician.
3. How much does an injection session cost? This depends on many factors: the pricing policy of the clinic, its prestige, the professionalism of the doctor, the cost of the drug. But the main thing is the number of units of the substance, and it is individual for each patient. Some institutions offer discounts if you have to process a large area of ​​tissue.
4. When does Botox start working? The maximum effect is observed after a week. For some, the process may take up to 14 days, but this is within the normal range. You will notice the first skin changes the very next day. Muscle immobility usually lasts from 3 months to one and a half years, depending on the characteristics of the body.
5. What are the intervals between procedures? Botox does not accumulate in tissues, so you can visit a plastic surgeon 4 times a year - no more often.
6. Is it possible to administer Botox to the face at home, on your own? It's better not to do this. To carry out the procedure, you need to have a perfect knowledge of the anatomy and structure of the human face. If you hit a nerve rather than a muscle, you can “earn” neuralgia.
7. What should you not do after surgery? It is forbidden to touch your face for 6 hours. In addition, for several days you need to give up antibiotics, painkillers, and visits to solariums, saunas, and baths. It is not recommended to exercise or drink plenty of fluids.
8. At what age should the procedure be done? The ideal period of time for Botox is from 30 to 40 years. Before this period there is no indication yet; later, the substance may be ineffective, since the wrinkles may already be deep.

Answers to the questions of potential patients are given by experienced doctors, who, before making a final decision, advise first to try Botox analogues. Perhaps they will help you: injections will be unnecessary.

Analogues

Recently, the question has become relevant: is it possible to replace Botox for the face at home with a more gentle, but equally effective drug? Some doctors are confident that there are already applicants:

1. "Xeomin". A German analogue, which is also based on botulinum toxin, but in much smaller quantities.
2. "Argireline". Panacea from Japanese manufacturers. Helps relax muscles, prevents the formation of facial wrinkles.
3. "Relaxin". A version of Botox with a minimum of side effects.
4. "Frotox". UK product. Currently undergoing clinical trials. Freezes the facial muscles with cold.
5. Hyaluronic acid. Pros: natural, soft and gentle action. Disadvantage: not suitable for home use; it only removes small wrinkles.

Face cream with Botox: which one to choose?

There are a lot of similar products on the modern market. Among them is the cream "CyClim" ("Botox" for the face). Reviews about it are very different: it helped some, provoked an allergic reaction in others. The manufacturer claims that wrinkles will disappear from your face; all you need to do is apply the cream to the epidermis in the morning and evening. It must be used in courses - 3 months with a short break. You can lubricate not only the face, but also other parts of the body - the décolleté area, for example. Women note that positive changes are noticeable within two weeks after actively using the product.

Unfortunately, after the first application of the cream, there is a risk that you will wait a very long time for the effect. Compared to the same injections, the result may be less pronounced. But the cream will leave your facial expressions mobile and alive, which is a plus. For those who want everything at once, the method may disappoint. In addition, the cream is expensive - one tube will cost you the same as the procedure for treating the area between the eyebrows with a syringe of Botox.

Masks with Botox effect

For those who are fans of everything natural, there is an alternative. This is a Botox face mask made from natural ingredients. The young ladies' reviews about it are positive: they say that its contents can work wonders. The main thing is to use it not only internally, but also externally. According to women, a mask containing 15 g of potato starch, 25 g of fat sour cream, 80 ml of freshly squeezed carrot juice and 100 ml of warm water is very helpful. It's easy to prepare. Starch is dissolved in 50 ml of water and put on fire. As the mixture heats up, the remaining liquid is poured into it. The mass must be heated until it acquires a jelly-like consistency. Then the mixture needs to be cooled and all other ingredients added. Divide the mass into three parts and apply in three layers: apply each one when the previous one has dried a little. Wait 20 minutes, rinse and apply almond oil. This mask nourishes the skin, increases its elasticity and perfectly tones.

The honey face mask (Botox effect) has also earned recognition from women. Reviews about it are no less positive. To prepare it, you need to mix 45 g of cocoa powder, 25 g of oatmeal, 50 ml of honey and heavy cream in one container. Heat the mass until it becomes thick. You need to keep it on your face for 15 minutes. This mask has a peeling effect, it nourishes the skin and smoothes out the first wrinkles.

A wheat mask is suitable for oily skin. We do it as follows: dilute 25 g of flour with 30 ml of water. Carefully add the white of one egg, 30 ml of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt into the mixture. Mix and apply a thick layer on your face. Leave for 30 minutes, rinse off, and then moisturize the epidermis with a nourishing cream. The mask cleanses the skin well of pimples and blackheads, treats seborrheic formations, and has firming and toning properties.

Pros and cons of traditional medicine

Homemade facial Botox made from natural ingredients is a safe and wonderful alternative. Of course, when the skin is already lined with deep folds, it will be ineffective. Therefore, you need to start doing it from a young age: after 20 you need to practice nourishing masks, after 30 - with the effect of Botox and lifting. There is only one disadvantage of this procedure - its result is less stable, and sometimes it is not even noticeable. In addition, masks need to be done regularly - in whole courses. But believe me, if you are not lazy, then within a month your efforts will bear the first fruits.

I am glad to welcome you again, my dear readers. Who doesn't dream of prolonging their youth? How you don’t want wrinkles to appear on your face. Unfortunately, this process is inevitable. But thank God, nowadays there are a lot of options for preserving youth. And one of them is Botox for the face, of course there are different reviews about this procedure. I can’t say that everything is super positive. So let's look at the pros and cons together.

What is Botox and how does it work?

It was discovered by American scientists in the 19th century. At that time, they were looking for the cause of botulism (an infection of the nervous system). As you understand, the substance was not initially studied for use in cosmetology. The word comes from the American botox, so it is correct to pronounce botox, not botex.

This is an A-type neurotoxin, its basis is a protein produced by the microorganism Clostridium botulinum

It is the causative agent of such a dangerous disease as botulism. At the beginning of the 20th century, scientists were able to isolate a toxin from this microbe. In animal testing, the toxin was noted to relieve muscle spasms and squints. When the toxin entered the muscles, it blocked their contraction. Simply put, it caused muscle paralysis.

In 1978, clinical trials of drugs based on this toxin began. Ten years later, the American company Allergan began producing drugs with Botox. They were used to treat strabismus and blepharospasm.

Scientists noticed that in patients receiving injections, facial wrinkles were smoothed out. It has been proven that the drug is absolutely safe in therapeutic doses. And for more than 30 years it has been successfully used in cosmetology.

Dysport is also used in cosmetology for these purposes. In essence, this is the same Botox, the only difference is the concentration of the toxin. There is less of it in Dysport and this drug is produced by the French company Ipsen.

Toxin injections are administered to areas of increased muscle tone. Botox is administered subcutaneously, intradermally and intramuscularly. The doctor decides exactly how to inject and in which area. Of course, many are interested in when Botox begins to work after injection. Visible changes occur within 3-4 days. The maximum result from the introduction of the toxin appears after 2-3 weeks.

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Reviews about the procedure, as well as before and after photos

In order to understand how effective this rejuvenation method is, I collected reviews. And for a visual example, I have prepared a photo for you. Honestly, some of the photos are truly amazing. It feels like the person is 10 years younger 🙂

Lily: I constantly wrinkle my forehead and frown. As a result, glabellar and horizontal wrinkles appeared. I was injected with Botex in these places - my forehead is smooth, the effect is simply super! Hyaluronic acid can fill deep folds. But for facial expressions, Botox is still the answer.

Aster: Recently I was injected for facial wrinkles on the forehead, around the eyes and in the area of ​​the bridge of the nose. There are no problems with facial expressions, but wrinkles do not appear. I liked it and will make it again.

Daisy: I was terribly afraid of these injections! Honestly... I almost fainted right at the doctor, I even sniffed ammonia. If you are afraid, calm down. the injection is similar to a mosquito bite. But it's worth it. I now have a very smooth forehead. I can wince, but no wrinkles form. Hurray, that's what I wanted))

Camilla: It is enough for me to inject myself once a year. I use it in the summer because I often wince in the sun. The effect lasts for a long time, maybe because I’m still 30 years old... I don’t think I’m old..))

Marina: I also injected it in the forehead area, the effect lasted for 6 months. Then all the wrinkles returned, it didn’t get any worse. just the way it was

Olesya: I was advised to inject Dysport between the eyebrows. I didn’t notice much difference with Botox. Now I can’t wrinkle my eyebrows and forehead. I really hope that the muscles will get used to not wrinkle when the effect of the drug wears off.

Margot: I was given injections into the forehead and eye area. I was delighted. somehow my whole face looked younger. They were afraid that it would be worse later, I don’t know... the action went away, everything returned as it was. The only drawback is that the effect lasted a little more than six months... although it was probably my own fault, I drank alcohol and a lot of water... The difference before and after is very noticeable, despite my 33 years. I will continue to inject

Where is Botox injected and how much does the injection cost?

Now let's talk about where the toxin can be injected and what its effectiveness is, especially after 40 years. Typically, injections are administered into the forehead, eyebrows, nasolabial folds, lips, and under the eyes. You can also use the toxin to lift the tip of your nose and eyebrows.

Before the procedure, the amount of toxin is measured in units. How many units of Botox do you need? For each zone the number of units is different. It also depends on the condition of the skin and wrinkles, so the dosage is selected individually. I will give the average values.

(average)

4500-6000 rubles The transition zone of the nose to the upper lip is 2-4 units. Allows you to slightly raise the tip of the nose. 600-1600 rubles

Calculate the approximate cost of injections based on the price of 300-400 rubles per unit of toxin. Dysport is approximately half the price.

You can find these procedures at a good discount on Biglion and Groupon. I recommend looking at the options on these sites first. So it’s better to ask the price, and read the reviews of those who have already tried it.

Is Botox harmful for the face?

Now let's figure out why Botox is harmful to the face. Negative consequences usually occur when the drug is used incorrectly. It is very important to correctly calculate the dose and location for introducing the toxin. Professionalism depends on the cosmetologist, his experience and understanding of which points to inject. The most harmless complications are bruising, swelling and redness at the sites of botulinum toxin injection.

Other side effects may include:

1. headache;
2. pain in the injection area;
3. waxy face (complete lack of facial expressions);
4. penetration of botulinum toxin into neighboring muscles;
5. nausea, double vision;
6. Quincke's edema;
7. flu symptoms;
8. drooping eyelid or eyebrow.

Doctors often keep silent about the dangers of the drug. Of course, such complications occur extremely rarely. Basically, harm to health occurs due to the incompetence of the doctor. Or this may be due to the body’s individual reaction to the drug. Unfortunately, it is impossible to predict this in advance.

The consequences of Botox - reviews

Of course, in addition to favorable assessments after the procedure, there are also negative consequences. In order to study this procedure from all sides, I collected negative results from injections.

Oksana: Unfortunately, I had a negative experience... I was injected with botulinum toxin in the forehead area. This is terrible... instead of smooth skin, I got drooping eyelids and eyebrows. I found another clinic, thank God they fixed everything. It turned out that the first time they injected me with the toxin in the wrong place. The moral is simple - look for a good specialist!

Lusi: My facial expression has changed.. my look has become different, as if you were always walking around in surprise. Thank God the effect of the injection wore off and facial expressions were restored. I definitely won’t be getting any more injections.

Valyushka: I’m having trouble with these beauty injections... I wanted to get rid of the “crow’s feet” on the outer corners of my eyes. The specialist I went to was experienced and did everything correctly. The result was that after two days the bags under the eyes disappeared on the third day. And three weeks later I had Quincke’s edema ((I was admitted to the hospital, the immunologist told me that it was an individual intolerance.. that’s it..

Snezhana: I’m not allergic, but my experience with Botox is extraordinary. A couple of hours after the injections, I was taken away in an ambulance with Quincke's edema. no more injections((

Alenka: I was given injections in the bridge of my nose and eyebrows, it only lasts 4 months. Then it’s all over again, to be honest, it’s terrible to have to have injections three times a year. I completely abandoned this idea.

What not to do after the procedure - restrictions

In order to achieve maximum effect and the result to be visible for a long time, some restrictions must be observed after injections. In the first 4 hours after the procedure, it is necessary to maintain a strictly vertical position. You should not lower your head, this is important for the muscles. After all, after the injection of botulinum toxin, they relax and must take the correct position.

Under no circumstances should you touch the injection sites, massage them, or apply creams. It is important not to introduce infection to the injection sites. All sports are prohibited for at least 48 hours. Even measured fitness yoga and other types of physical activity are prohibited. The muscles should be at rest.

For at least 7 days, and preferably 10-14, any thermal procedures are prohibited. At this time you will have to forget about the solarium, sauna and even drying your hair with a hairdryer. The thing is that heat accelerates the removal of the drug from the body.

Swelling also nullifies the effect of Botox. For the first two weeks, try not to eat salty foods, smoked foods, or drink a lot of liquids.

As for alcohol, it is also prohibited for at least 14 days. Please take this limitation very seriously. Alcohol dilates blood vessels, in this situation botulinum toxin can be easily absorbed into the blood. This is a potentially dangerous situation for the body. Then you shouldn’t be surprised that you have complications. This also applies to blood thinners.

Botox - contraindications

Since botulinum toxin is essentially a poison, it naturally has a number of contraindications. Before listing them, I want to warn you against injections at home. Even an experienced doctor can miss the dose and injection site. What can we say about amateurs?

Trust your face only to an experienced specialist. Restoring facial expressions or, God forbid, treating angioedema will be more expensive. In what cases are Botox injections strictly contraindicated:

1. chronic diseases of the lungs, liver and kidneys;
2. hernia of the upper or lower eyelid;
3. drooping upper eyelid;
4. neuromuscular diseases of an autoimmune nature;
5. severe myopia;
6. poor blood clotting;
7. oncology;
8. predisposition to the formation of keloid and hypertrophic scars;
9. individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

When planning, as well as in the early stages of pregnancy, it is better to avoid injections. Botox during pregnancy can negatively affect the fetus. This is confirmed by more than 40 recorded cases around the world. It is also worth holding off on injections during lactation. In Europe, a study of the toxin was conducted on pregnant rats. There was a negative effect on the fetus; many animals were born with pathologies of muscles and bones. Many pregnant females experienced miscarriages.

A temporary contraindication to beauty injections is fever. Exacerbation of chronic diseases, any infectious diseases, herpes. Recent facial surgery, menstruation period. Taking antibiotics, anticoagulants and anti-inflammatory drugs is also a temporary contraindication.

Well, we figured out why botulinum toxin is harmful. And also after what time you can expect maximum effect. Whether or not to resort to this method of rejuvenation is up to you to decide. If it makes you happy and gives you confidence, it's worth a try.

Yes, in addition to the facial procedure, there is also Botox for hair and Botox for eyelashes. And today I say goodbye to you, but new interesting topics await us ahead. So don't forget to subscribe for updates. Bye everyone!