Botulinum toxin is a protein that, when injected intramuscularly, reduces the strength of the muscle in question. Thus, its use in all those wrinkles caused by muscle contraction will result in an improvement.
Applications of botulinum toxin
Specifically, botulinum toxin is indicated for the treatment of expression wrinkles between the eyebrows and crow’s feet. It differs from other aesthetic medicine treatments in that it improves expression wrinkles and delays their progression, without adding volume.
When botulinum toxin is applied to wrinkles between the eyebrows, for example, the patient feels a sense of rest, changing the look. In addition, with the use of botulinum toxin, the position of the eyebrows can be improved, achieving a greater opening and brightness in the eyes and gaze.
What does botulinum toxin treatment consist of? How long do its effects last?
The botulinum toxin is injected by the specialist in Aesthetic Medicine on the muscle to be treated, with an extremely fine needle and does not require prior anesthesia. Although it is not a treatment with any type of complication, it is advisable not to touch or press the injected area during the hours following the treatment.
The effect of the botulinum toxin is progressive and, in stages, the patient notices the decrease in muscle strength and, with it, the disappearance of wrinkles. After 15 days, the effect is established and it is advisable to perform a review to assess whether a higher dose is needed or to correct any small asymmetry that may have occurred.
The result lasts between 4 and 6 months, so it is advisable to repeat the treatment two or three times a year. In short, it could be said that botulinum toxin is a rejuvenating, refreshing and natural treatment.