Botox applications are an easy and reliable method used to alleviate or eliminate mimic wrinkle lines that become evident with age. Botox injections are the gold standard for lightening the lines between the forehead and eyebrows, the fine lines called crowbars around the eyes, and the vertical lines on the neck. Botox, which is effective on all lines due to facial expressions, is a simple procedure performed by injecting the formula into the muscles with thin needles.

What is Botox?
Botox (type A botulinum injection), which temporarily blocks muscle movements, is especially effective in alleviating the appearance of forehead wrinkles, lines around the eyes, lines between the eyebrows and vertical muscles in the neck. Botox application of the formula directly into the muscle with thin needles. It begins to show its effect 4-7 days after the procedure and takes its final form within 10-15 days, preventing the formation of new wrinkles and lightening the lines.
How is Botox Procedure Done and What Does It Do?
Botox breaks the connection between the nerve and the muscle, that is, the transmission of the nerve’s command is prevented. Thus, the temporary contraction of the muscle stops and the expression lines caused by the contraction are relieved. The reason why Botox is used in the cosmetic industry is its positive effect on expression lines and wrinkles.
For which problems is Botox effective?
We use botox for the forehead, eyebrows, corners of the eyes, lines on the upper lip, vertical lines in the neck area that become more evident with age, armpit sweating, palms, muscle spasms and migraine headaches due to the movement of facial muscles. Hand procedures (some surgeons specialize in the hand) to heal or correct:
Will there be swelling in the area where Botox is injected?
Botox is not a filler. Therefore, there is no swelling or fullness in the Botox area. As the muscles in the injection area relax, lines and wrinkles lighten and the face looks calmer and more rested.
How is Botox Procedure Applied?
Botox is an injection procedure. 20 minutes before the procedure, the application area is anesthetized with local anesthetic cream. After the application areas are cleaned, the formula is injected into the muscle in small doses with fine-tipped needles. The whole process takes about 10-15 minutes.
Who Needs Botox Application?
Cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists and medical estheticians are authorized for Botox application. However, it should not be forgotten that the doctor must know the facial anatomy and the working mechanism of the facial muscles very well.
When does the application show its effect?
Botox injection begins to show its effect 3-4 days after application and the final effect is seen after 7-10 days. It should be noted that this period may vary from person to person and the dose applied.

Does Botox have any side effects?
Botox injections have been used for both treatment and cosmetic purposes for many years. The fact that it has been applied to thousands of patients over the years is the best proof that the treatment is extremely safe. Botox has no side effects. When used for treatment purposes, higher doses must be given to the patient, and even in such cases, no side effects have been observed.

How long does it last?
The effect of Botox injections varies from person to person and depending on the amount of dose injected according to the application area, but it lasts for an average of 4-6 months. After the effect of Botox, the treated area will return to its previous state. It has been observed that when Botox is applied to the same area five or six times regularly, the effects of the injection last longer. Be sure to support the positive effects of the treatment with the products recommended by your doctor. Who is Botox suitable for? Is there an age limit?

Anyone with expression lines and wrinkles, from 18 to 70 years old, can benefit from botox injections. When lines or wrinkles are quite deep, treatment should be supported by filler injections. The result is more successful when the lines are made without deepening.

Are there any risks?
In rare cases, temporary tissue damage and loss of sensation may occur. Again, eyelid drooping may occur from time to time, but this is a temporary situation. When the needle tip accidentally touches a small capillary during injection, bleeding and subsequent bruising may occur. These bruises will disappear within a few days. It should be noted that, as with any cosmetic treatment, it is very important to choose a qualified specialist who is experienced in his field.

For what purposes other than aesthetics is Botox used?
Botox is used for spastic paralysis, facial paralysis, migraine, strabismus, headache and excessive sweating problems.

Where is it applied for excessive sweating?
Botox reduces the hesitancy in sweat glands. Armpits, palms and soles should be administered in higher doses, avoiding sweating.