Wrinkles did not go away after Botox

The first part of myths about cosmetology is “6 myths about cosmetology.”

Myths about botulinum toxin:

1. Botox accelerates aging: After the drug expires, patients look much older.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: After such myths appeared in the media, multiple studies were conducted on the condition of the skin before and at different periods after using the drug, which prove that the skin does not age. There are works that even prove that, on the contrary, the quality of the skin becomes better.

In Russia, we have been seeing patients for more than 15 years using botulinum toxin. Some people have forced pauses in injections lasting a year or two or more (due to pregnancy, illness or a simple lack of money) and I can’t say that they start to look worse just because they stopped using Botox. There is no sagging, sudden aging of tissues, or, especially, no long-term consequences.

I can say based on my personal experience - I have been actively using botulinum toxin for 12 years - the quality of my skin has not deteriorated. In the forehead area that I am correcting, the skin looks very good. I rarely inject hyaluronic acid in order to maintain the effect of Botox, and I can definitely say that the skin looks less porous and smoother than it could be.

There is natural aging, and there is premature aging. Botox is an excellent remedy that can be used at a young age to prevent the formation of wrinkles in areas with very active facial expressions.

2. As a result of Botox, the muscles atrophy and no longer support the skin.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: A baseless statement, a pure horror story. Under the influence of Botox, neuromuscular transmission is blocked in the presynaptic cleft of nerve endings, resulting in slight muscle relaxation. Not complete relaxation: the muscle remains working, blood supply is maintained. That is, muscle atrophy does not occur, we simply remove the spasm. Micro-dosages are used, the effect on the target muscles is minimal.

Even if some side effects occur (for example, asymmetry - everything is possible in medicine), they are only temporary. The muscles partially relax and then fully recover. If asymmetry, with correct administration, is repeated a second time, consultation with a neurologist is necessary, for whom this situation is a diagnostically important sign (for example, mild paresis of the facial nerve).

Operated patients have their own nuances. If there were any injuries, a muscle was crossed somewhere and was already partially immobilized - all this needs to be taken into account.

This is not a public offer! There are contraindications. Before use, consultation with a specialist is required.

3. Botox causes compensatory wrinkles and creases to appear. , which do not go away after the effect of the drug. The skin (for example, under the eyes) becomes noticeably worse.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: Yes, of course, this is possible, but before the procedure the doctor must determine the risks, since the occurrence of compensatory wrinkles can be prevented.

Compensatory wrinkles appear in some patients, for example, in the lateral part of the eyebrow. Then you can correct them with filler based on hyaluronic acid, and this will not cause any inconvenience to the patient. You can further immobilize your forehead with Botox. Although now this is not welcome, since everyone wants to preserve natural facial expressions and a lively face.

4. Injections in the same area can be done a limited number of times , after which tissue fibrosis (overgrowth of connective tissue) is inevitable.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: When Botox is administered, fibrous changes do not occur. If we discuss the introduction of mesothreads, yes, this is possible, and tissue compaction is a positive bonus: the skin becomes denser, due to which a clear oval of the face is maintained longer (subject to correction of this area).

This is also possible when introducing gels, but we see more positive aspects than negative ones.

5. No long-term side effects are known. The autoimmune reaction to Botox is much stronger than to fillers.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: In the USA they are very careful about the safety of any cosmetic products, and they treat Botox very well. Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), which means that the drugs are maximally tested in all respects. They are absolutely safe and give quick and good results if the procedure is carried out correctly. Dysport is approved for use even in children with mild forms of cerebral palsy, from the age of two, for the correction of spastic disorders (dynamic deformation of the foot caused by spasticity in cerebral palsy).

The most important thing is to use not counterfeits, but only certified products from well-known manufacturers. Recently, a large number of patients have appeared with complications after injections of completely incomprehensible drugs. And it is unknown how to cope with such complications.

Moreover, I am now preparing a lecture on cosmetic procedures for cancer patients. For our country, unfortunately, this is not very relevant, and there are many studies on this topic in foreign sources. There is a 2014 work on the use of Botox in the treatment of cancer patients, in particular with stomach cancer. In Russia, on the contrary, there is often a fear that injections may provoke the growth of tumors. But this is a myth, since blocking the production of acetylcholine inhibits cell division. Of course, cosmetic injection methods are not used during chemotherapy, but, nevertheless, patients are guided that after treatment they will undergo cosmetic treatment with Botox and will look good. And this is very important for psychological rehabilitation.

This is not a public offer! There are contraindications. Before use, consultation with a specialist is required.

6. Xeomin can be used only if botulinum toxins from other manufacturers have not been used before.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: Previously, it was sometimes believed that Xeomin only works as the first drug, and if the patient has already had experience with Botox or Dysport injections, then Xeomin will not work. This opinion stemmed from the use of incorrect dosages - the results were less long lasting. Currently, Xeomin has recommendations developed by the European and Russian Consensus, as a result of which the drug works in the same way as other botulinum toxins.

Xeomin has a very high safety profile - it is a completely purified drug that does not contain immune complex proteins, so if allergic reactions to other botulinum toxins have been observed before, we prescribe Xeomin.

Laser myth: Laser exposure thins the skin.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: Ablative laser procedures cause controlled damage to the skin, which is what their effect is based on. If you need to work at strong parameters and fight serious scar changes, the skin becomes more sensitive, and a rosacea network may appear. For the skin to histologically become thinner a year after the procedure, it was the thickness of the epidermis and dermis that changed—there is no such data. Due to sensitivity, the skin may appear thin and vulnerable. And in this case, we carry out biorevitalization and improve its quality.

This is not a public offer! There are contraindications. Before use, consultation with a specialist is required.

Myth about hyaluronic acid injections: when the necessary substances are supplied from the outside, the body stops producing them itself, as it is unnecessary. Frequently performing such procedures accelerates the aging process of the skin.

Reply from E. A. Gintovt: A lot of research has been done to refute this claim. On the contrary, hyaluronic acid stimulates the production of fibroblasts and the formation of new collagen fibers.

Hyaluronic acid does not stay in tissues for long. Depending on the drug, it remains in the skin from several hours to a couple of days, and simply cannot cause serious stress on skin cells. The cells continue to produce all the necessary substances. The effect of biorevitalization lasts due to the fact that hyaluronic acid is able to moisturize the skin for some period, but the HA itself is no longer in the body. HA is not a hormone; it does not have a systemic effect on cell function.

Of course, biorevitalization is carried out according to indications. After 30 years, we can definitely assume that the production of hyaluronic acid decreases. If a woman ages prematurely - this happens and depends on genetics, estrogen levels, diseases, lifestyle, smoking - then we compensate for the lack of hyaluronic acid with the biorevitalization procedure. The changes are noticeable to the naked eye, and patients are pleased that they begin to look better. If everything is fine with a woman, she has neither oily nor dry skin, I will not prescribe biorevitalization for her, since there will simply be no effect.

Topic about botulinum toxins on the forum in the "Facial Care" section

This is not a public offer! There are contraindications. Before use, consultation with a specialist is required.

I also had Botox done on my forehead three days ago.
No result yet



On the 10th day I will call and, if anything happens, I will go for correction.

Well *****, I also did it on my forehead, it wrinkled horizontally and still wrinkles, I already have scars from these facial wrinkles. but apparently the doctor is an optimist - fuck it, she said that everything would straighten out. 4 days have passed, since I raised my eyebrows, I still lift them. no effect. It's annoying that money is wasted. Now I will go to her with a complaint. It’s not people in Russia, but schmucks.

Today is the 8th day since I injected Dysport and I also raise my eyebrows and wrinkle my forehead completely. The procedure lasted 5 minutes. This is fine? And really, who gets a Botox injection and shouldn’t move their eyebrow or move their forehead? Or still some kind of facial expression should be present.

I also have bags under my eyes. I'm really worried. I did it five days ago.

will it go away or will the bags remain worse than wrinkles?

Four months ago I had Botox done in the area between the eyebrows for the first time, 12 units. “I got up” only on the 14th day! I was also worried. The effect was excellent, mobility was preserved, and the wrinkle disappeared. A month later I fell ill with a severe sore throat, then it relapsed... Two courses of antibiotics, and now the effect has almost gone away... I didn’t even last six months. I plan to inject again in a month, the doctor said I should “get up” faster the second time.

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I whitened Botox 31 years old, Ifecta 0, I finished the injection and still took it in pieces. 25 units

Hello! A total dose of 20 units for the forehead and eyebrow area is clearly not sufficient! I invite you to an examination and a free consultation. It is possible to solve the problem at minimal cost. Dermato-cosmetologist of the highest category. E-mail: [email protected]

I did 35 units of Botox between the eyebrows and on the forehead. but the result is kind of strange so far. in the center of the forehead the line has almost smoothed out, but where the eyebrows rise there is none. wow what will happen in 2 weeks

I’m 31, for the first time, I did 10 units between the eyebrows, 5 units on the forehead, the doctor said no more, 6 days have passed, I can’t bring my eyebrows together and my forehead has smoothed out a little, but it’s moving. I'm still waiting for the effect

Good day. On Wednesday I was injected with 50 units of Dysport. Between the eyebrows. The wrinkle hasn't completely smoothed out yet, I'm waiting. But I feel heaviness in the eye area and I also think there are bruises and swelling under the eyes. Will this pass or accept it?)

I’m a week after Botox, and my eyebrow area remains the same. I wait another week, then I call the cosmetologist.

I do it myself, the results are immediate. They did it to my husband, nothing changed at all. It's a shame we paid a lot.

anyone who waited, there are some. What is the final result?

A good doctor does not give a patient a lot of Botox the first time. If you are also a good doc, you should know this.

On December 22, 33 units of Botox were injected, 23 units into the forehead and between the eyebrows, and 5 units each into the crow's feet. THE CROSS FEET ARE NO LONGER, but the forehead is still active, I’m waiting for the effect.
The first time the Dysport deck didn’t work at all, I think they injected it a little. Then a few months later they injected 22 units of Botox into the forehead and between the eyebrows - the effect was in just a few days. HOW HARD IT IS TO EXPECT THE EFFECT😣

I started injecting at 37. And immediately in fairly large doses in the forehead and between the eyebrows. The facial expressions were still preserved, both after the first and after the second joke. The cosmetologist says that the facial muscles are very strong, in order to paralyze them, you need a really strong dose. But the habit of wincing has disappeared, the wrinkles have smoothed out a little (it won’t work out at all, the muscles are strong, they immediately started to crease), the result suits me. Girls, don’t expect Botox to paralyze facial expressions, this is also not good, it’s better to preserve facial expressions, but there is no habit of wincing. Good luck. The effect of fillers is immediate, but keep in mind that they attract moisture, i.e. *****. you will be a little swollen. But this is only visible if you look closely

And the swelling persists for a long time.

I had a complete horror 6 years ago. Really like a Shar Pei. That's when I decided to try Botox. Exactly American. The result exceeded all expectations. Even the cool hall has disappeared! True, not immediately, in the third year... But he left. I take it once a year, that’s enough. 16 - interbrow, 15 - forehead. I see the effect already on the fourth day, at two weeks - it gets up firmly!))) But I also noticed a positive addiction - I lost the habit of wrinkled forehead))) Therefore, the distance between injections increases. There is simply no such need anymore! So, this product is super! And creams are all bullshit. Homemade masks are better. And be sure to add an Aevit capsule when applying night cream! Cool effect! Previously I tried expensive serums - so rash, dryness and face brrrr. And be sure to exclude group B for a couple of weeks. After the injection. Somehow it doesn’t fit in with Botox)))

I’m 35 and had Dysport done a week ago, I see the result only on my forehead and the wrinkle between the eyebrows has become much smaller, but the thick paws have not gone away yet ((

I'm 39. Kolya 6 years old 15 units. That's it. I'm always surprised when young people aged 30 and above give birth to kittens)) . And one more thing: Botox helps more those who have oily - porous skin. Those who have dry skin need hyaluronic acid.

. The result was always on the second day! Now I am in Moscow. Yesterday I had Botox done at the beauty institute on Arbat. There is zero result. I sit and worry. What should I do? For some reason, the doctor also told me to give him the money personally and not through the cash register. [/quote]

I had an effect on day 2, and a week later I had the full picture. Everything has smoothed out! I did it at Ottimo's clinic at the butcher shop.

I did it 3 days ago. 31 units on the forehead, eyebrow area and eyelid area. I see the result, but I hope it will be even better. The cosmetologist also told me that the maximum effect is after 14 days. And I only have 3 more

And I had Botox done a week ago, the result is visible, but it’s not exactly like everything has smoothed out like a clean sheet. I thought the result would be better, I’ll wait another week. And I'll go to the cosmetologist. She said she’ll finish it if anything happens.

4 days ago I took 35 units of Dysport in the area between the eyebrows - no results. Girls, share your experience, how long did it take for Dysport to produce an effect, and who finished it off, did the situation improve for the better?

My sister has done it twice already.
Both BOTOX and fillers (in nasolabial folds) The effect of fillers is IMMEDIATELY visible.
And from BOTOX, after 2 weeks.

Such procedures should be done in clinics and with cosmetologists. Otherwise, so many girls suffer because they saved money.
I first came for a consultation at Ottimo, they explained everything to me, showed me everything, and after that, strangers did Botox! Everything is fine with me.

30 units is not 3 injections of 10 ml, do you have any idea how these 10 ml will work out??

How old are you all? I’m also thinking whether it’s time to start or not.

How long can you advertise for ottimo? ?

Girls who complained about Botox that it hasn’t gotten up yet, how are your results? And then I worry too. Today is day 3, but I don’t see any results. There is a little weight between the eyebrows, but the wrinkle is still deep. I was injected with 25 units between the eyebrows by a plastic surgeon. The doctor told me not to sunbathe for 4 days, not to go to the sauna and not to drink alcohol. And after the procedure, I immediately went to cut my bangs, because... I didn’t cut it, I thought I would cover up the bruises after the injections. But the doctor gave the injection well, so I flew off to get my hair cut, and there they blew a hot hairdryer onto the injection site, and then they straightened my hair with an iron and again the heat hit the area between my eyebrows. Then, due to sunny weather, I went to the car, and there was a steam room, I, of course, opened the windows while driving to ventilate the cabin, and then turned on the air conditioning. And now I’m sitting and worrying that in the first hour after the procedure I violated the recommendations.

Still, the result is already visible. ))

8 days have passed, I can still frown a little, but the wrinkles are no longer visible. I am very pleased, because... I had very deep 2nd stripes between my eyebrows. On the 5th day I sunbathed in the sun for 20 minutes. I didn't drink alcohol.

Today is July 5th, and the injection was June 17th. The result is excellent. The lines from the wrinkles remained, but I had very deep pits when I squinted in the sun. Now the wrinkles are filled and the eyebrow area is immobilized. I am pleased.

Today is the 4th day after Neuronox, my eyebrows went up, I looked surprised. and the interbrow as it was... I will have a correction, who was offered it?

I'm 35 yet, I don't think so. My sister was 38 when she did it for the first time. A friend did it at 40.

I had to leave, so I went and quickly injected Botox not only into the eyebrow area, but also into the forehead, around the eyes, into crow’s feet and into the wrinkles on the cheeks when I smile, 40 units in total. I injected on August 19th, and before that on June 17th there was an inter-eyebrow injection and within 2 months all the Botox had already dissolved. Today is January 14th, the forehead is still standing, but the eyebrow gap has only lasted 3 months. When I was injected for the second time, they told me that it would last for about 6 months. In general, it turns out that you can still hold out for up to 6 months, as in my case with the eyes and forehead, well, maybe the nasolabial wrinkles don’t look so scary, although I have gained 4 kg in half a year. If there is an opportunity, I will definitely inject. And we need to start earlier, and not when the wrinkles are already deep, like mine. I am 43 years old

early of course. But if they are deep, they are usually filled with fillers. Strange.

complete nonsense. Botox is done when wrinkles appear and not according to age

And they gave me Xeomin (gentle Botox) 50 units, it’s already a little noticeable, but they also say it’s finally a week
20 meals, not enough, but you can inject in 14 days

30 units is not 3 injections of 10 ml, do you have any idea how these 10 ml will work out??

I'm 35 yet, I don't think so. My sister was 38 when she did it for the first time. A friend did it at 40.

It’s still early. I’m doing Botox for the second time and the result starts on the 7th day and lasts up to 14 days. Don’t worry, Botox is different for everyone; it takes time to numb the muscles. Wait.

complete nonsense. Botox is done when wrinkles appear and not according to age

I started injecting at 37. And immediately in fairly large doses in the forehead and between the eyebrows. The facial expressions were still preserved, both after the first and after the second joke. The cosmetologist says that the facial muscles are very strong, in order to paralyze them, you need a really strong dose. But the habit of wincing has disappeared, the wrinkles have smoothed out a little (it won’t work out at all, the muscles are strong, they immediately started to crease), the result suits me. Girls, don’t expect Botox to paralyze facial expressions, this is also not good, it’s better to preserve facial expressions, but there is no habit of wincing. Good luck. The effect of fillers is immediate, but keep in mind that they attract moisture, i.e. you will be a little swollen. But this is only visible if you look closely

It happens that you need more than the average dose. But when you guess the dose, the effect is immediately visible. When the doctor says you have to wait, it means you haven’t given enough. This happened to me several times until I found *my* doctor who knows what he’s doing, knows the anatomy well, and doesn’t just slap a syringe anywhere. The skill of the doctor is as important here as the drug itself.

I’m 30. The first time I injected Botox 10 units (3 injections) I have a deep line between my eyebrows. Day 4 I haven’t really seen any results yet. I wait up to 14 days, as the cosmetologist said. But I look at your messages and worry whether they injected me with too much😯

Oh girls, how hard it is to wait these 14 days, I’m 38 years old, I had Botox 3 days ago for 26 units on the forehead and between the eyebrows, my head hurts and it feels like my eyebrows are reaching into my eyes, I didn’t sleep at all the first night, probably out of worry and ran to mirror like a fool every 30 minutes. Well, what I want to say is that the result is a little visible, just like before I can’t wrinkle my forehead and frown, but the folds are still there, I’m also waiting, like you, for the full result to appear.

Well *****, I also did it on my forehead, it wrinkled horizontally and still wrinkles, I already have scars from these facial wrinkles. but apparently the doctor is an optimist - fuck it, she said that everything would straighten out. 4 days have passed, since I raised my eyebrows, I still lift them. no effect. It's annoying that money is wasted. Now I will go to her with a complaint. It’s not people in Russia, but schmucks.

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Botox injections for wrinkles are an affordable and common alternative to plastic surgery. Due to its painlessness and effectiveness, the procedure has gained great popularity among patients who have become concerned about age-related changes. In cosmetology, Botox is widely used to eliminate facial wrinkles in the forehead, lips and eyes. But before you decide on “beauty injections,” you should carefully study the consequences, contraindications and reviews of Botox for wrinkles.

What is Botox

A special drug used to correct facial wrinkles is called Botox or botulinum toxin. It contains purified and weakened group A botulism neurotoxin. The work of the neurotoxin is to block nerve impulses and atrophy the necessary muscles, due to which the muscle tissue remains in a static position even with excessive mobility.

Initially, botulinum toxin was used for medical purposes to treat spasms of the orbicularis oculi muscles, migraines, excessive sweating, and relieve muscle spasms in patients with cerebral palsy. But over time, a side effect from using the drug was noticed - facial activity disappeared at the injection sites and wrinkles disappeared. Gradually, the drug began to be used in cosmetology to eliminate wrinkles and tighten the oval of the face.

Does Botox smooth out wrinkles?

Almost the entire human face is covered with muscles that hold the skin in the necessary tension. With age, facial muscles weaken and the skin loses its elasticity. The problem worsens when the blood supply to the skin, its nutrition, hydration and oxygen supply are disrupted. For example, when the muscles in the cheekbones weaken and sag, “bulldog cheeks” are formed. Also, with frequent facial activity, both fine and deeper wrinkles or creases appear.

In order for overstrained muscles to relax and wrinkles to disappear, Botox injections are injected into these places. The so-called “freezing” of muscle tissue occurs and the skin remains motionless when emotions are expressed, which allows you to avoid repeated creases in vulnerable areas of the face. Thus, we can definitely say that removing wrinkles with Botox is now quite realistic and possible. You just have to find a trusted cosmetologist and trust him with your problems.

Pros and cons of Botox for wrinkles

Like any other cosmetic procedure, Botox injections have their advantages and disadvantages. The advantages include:

1. Instant results. This procedure has been tested for years and has many positive reviews from clients who noticed changes within a week after the injections.
2. No bruising. This is one of the significant advantages of the procedure, since the absence of a rehabilitation period allows you to appear in public literally immediately after the injections.
3. Painless introduction. The sensations can be compared to injections at the dentist. For those people who have a hard time with injections, it is possible to carry out the procedure under local anesthesia.
4. Possibility to avoid surgical intervention. Since plastic surgery requires a large amount of investment, as well as a long recovery period, many clients prefer Botox injections, which have few contraindications and do not provide a powerful shock to the body.
5. Fast procedure. The whole process will take at most 30 minutes, not counting examinations and preparations.
6. Low cost. The drug is affordable. On average, the price of an injection is 300 rubles per unit.

The drug also has certain disadvantages. These include:

1. duration of action – no more than 12 months;
2. ineffectiveness of the drug in individual cases;
3. noticeable disturbance of facial expressions;
4. discomfort from injections;
5. side effects such as redness and slight numbness;
6. the need for a competent choice of specialist and correct dosage calculation.

As you can see, the ratio of pros and cons is equal. Whether it is worth getting rid of wrinkles with Botox, the choice is always up to the client.

How does Botox work on wrinkles?

Most often, Botox injections are used to get rid of facial wrinkles, as well as to treat excessive sweating. In this case, the drug is injected into the armpit. Despite the similar action of the drug, these procedures have their own subtleties. To do this, it is worth understanding the effect of Botox after its administration.

1. Interaction occurs between the motor nerve and botulinum toxin and a connection is created.
2. Then the production of acetylcholine, which is responsible for transmitting nerve impulses to muscle tissue, stops.
3. Without the action of acetylcholine, the muscle can no longer contract and the patient can no longer tense the muscles, which leads to skin tightening and wrinkle smoothing.

Unfortunately, the drug has its own expiration date. In about 6-12 months, shoots appear at the nerve endings, creating new connections between muscle tissue and nerves. Over time, the muscle begins to contract again.

What wrinkles does Botox remove?

By the age of 25, women may notice the appearance of the first wrinkles, which is due to a decrease in the production of elastin and collagen. This indicates that the skin lacks moisture and elasticity. Depending on the area of ​​injection, significant results can be achieved. The following localizations are most often studied:

1. Forehead area. In order to remove horizontal wrinkles on the forehead and make the gaze more open, the required number of Botox units is injected into the eyebrow area.
2. Nasolabial folds. Over time, noticeable fractures appear in this area, which aesthetically spoil the face. This is one of the most common areas for Botox injections.
3. Eye area. Crow's feet are a defect that requires special filigree when correcting. To eliminate it, a highly qualified specialist is required.
4. Lips. To give more beautiful contours to the lips and visually make them fuller, a combination of hyaluronic acid and botulinum toxin is used. For vertical or purse-string wrinkles above the upper lip, Botox injections are also used.
5. Folds between the eyebrows. Botulinum toxin effectively copes even with deep muscle tension in the eyebrow folds, which give the face a frowning appearance.

From the above localizations, it can be noted that Botox copes well with expression wrinkles of any depth: under the eyes, between the eyebrows, on the forehead.

How does Botox correct wrinkles?

Before carrying out the procedure, a preliminary consultation with a specialist is necessary, during which he will examine the condition of the skin, determine the depth of wrinkles, and familiarize him with all contraindications and risks. The next stage is the injection procedure itself, during which the patient sits in a chair, and the cosmetologist treats the skin with an antiseptic and marks the injection sites with dots. All injections are performed with a syringe with a thin needle. No additional tools are required for the procedure.

What not to do after Botox for wrinkles

Healing at the injection sites occurs within 2-3 days. Therefore, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. If you experience pain or itching, you should never touch the injection sites with your hands, rub or massage them.
2. After the procedure, it is recommended to remain in a horizontal position for 2-3 hours.
3. It is forbidden to be in direct sunlight in the coming weeks. It is also prohibited to visit baths, saunas, and hot thermal springs.
4. You should not drink alcohol, as it retains water in the body, promotes swelling and interferes with the uniform distribution of botulinum toxin.

Some cosmetologists recommend avoiding excessive facial activity and not straining your facial muscles on the first day.

How long does it take for wrinkles to smooth out after Botox?

The result after the procedure depends on the condition of the problem, the treatment area, individual characteristics, depth of injection and occurs in each patient at different times. On average, botulinum toxin begins to act 2-5 days after injection. A clear result is noticeable after 2 weeks. Don't expect wrinkles to smooth out the next day. This process is gradual, requiring patience and careful attention to the condition of your skin.

How long does the effect of Botox against wrinkles last?

After the procedure, wrinkles in the treated area are smoothed out, the oval of the face changes, the general condition of the skin improves, and the color is evened out. The drug works most effectively in the upper part of the face. Over the course of 6-12 months, Botox is naturally eliminated from the body. This process is individual and depends on several factors:

1. professional injections;
2. taking medications;
3. dosage selection;
4. drinking alcoholic beverages;
5. active sports life;
6. frequent visits to the sauna, solarium, bathhouse;
7. compliance with Botox storage conditions.

In the first year, experts recommend up to 2-3 procedures to accumulate the effect. In the future, one procedure per year is sufficient.

Contraindications to Botox for wrinkles

Like any other drug, Botox has a number of contraindications. These include:

1. age under 18 years;
2. pregnancy and lactation;
3. infectious and colds;
4. individual intolerance to the drug;
5. chronic diseases during exacerbation;
6. oncological diseases;
7. pathological conditions of neuromuscular tissue;
8. skin damage in the form of wounds, ulcers, rashes;
9. taking antibiotics;
10. period of menstruation.

If the patient has previously suffered a concussion and 3 years have not yet passed since this incident, this is also a contraindication to the use of botulinum toxin injections.

Possible consequences and side effects

The Botox injection procedure has some side effects:

1. dizziness;
2. nausea;
3. vomit;
4. headache;
5. swelling;
6. pain at the injection sites;
7. bruising;
8. bruises.

Reviews from doctors say that when using Botox for wrinkles, there may be consequences in the form of disruption of facial symmetry, partial or complete sagging of the eyelid. In this case, it is necessary to completely remove the drug from the body by taking antibiotics. These inconveniences are only temporary. Therefore, before going to the salon, you should take into account individual intolerance to the components and the possibility of an allergic reaction to Botox.

What's better than Botox for wrinkles?

To assess whether there are drugs that are more effective than Botox, it is necessary to compare them in terms of the quality of their effect on the skin during age-related changes.

Botox or Dysport: which is better for wrinkles

When a patient tries to figure out how Botox differs from Dysport and which one is better, he finds himself in a dead end, because he sees that the composition of these drugs is absolutely the same. The only difference is in the country of origin. Botox has been produced in the USA since 1989, that is, it is a kind of progenitor of all other drugs based on botulinum toxin. Dysport is produced by the French company IPSEN PHARMA and has been on the market since 2000. There are also differences in the price category. Botox is a more expensive drug, but at the same time, as many reviews confirm, it is also significantly effective, requiring the administration of fewer units of the drug.

Botox or hyaluronic acid: which is better for wrinkles

To evaluate these drugs for their effectiveness, it is necessary to study their differences.

1. Botulinum toxin is injected directly into the muscle, and hyaluronic acid is injected under the skin without affecting the muscle tissue.
2. Botox causes complete relaxation of muscles, preventing them from contracting. Hyaluronic acid is essential for skin hydration and moisture retention.
3. Botox can only be used in the form of injections, and hyaluronic acid can be used in mesotherapy and biorevitalization. The exception is Botox-based anti-wrinkle gels. They have a slower effect and their effect can be noticed only after a month of regular use.
4. The speed of the effect is more noticeable with hyaluronic acid.
5. With frequent use of botulinum toxin, the body gets used to it and eventually stops responding to the injections. Hyaluronic acid has no addictive effect.

It is worth noting that to eliminate glabellar wrinkles or crow's feet, it is better to use Botox. For nasolabial folds, lips, and eliminating wrinkles in the cheek area, hyaluronic acid is more suitable.

Photos before and after Botox for wrinkles

Below, in the form of before and after photos, are reviews of women who regularly use the Botox procedure to get rid of wrinkles.

Conclusion

Consequences, contraindications and reviews of Botox for wrinkles indicate that the drug has been actively used by many patients for several decades. The specific result and effect of botulinum toxin can be assessed only a few weeks after the procedure. When choosing a venue, you should carefully consider the clinic and its specialists, as well as numerous reviews about the drug, which will tell you much more about the risks, side effects and effectiveness of the drug.