Botulinum toxin is a protein with amino acid content produced from bacteria called "Clostridium Botulinum". Its effect is used to reduce wrinkles and lines that develop due to mimic muscles by reducing muscle contraction.

Which Wrinkles on the Face Can Be Reduced with Botulinum Toxin?

Wrinkles and lines on the face are divided into two as dynamic and stable. Botulinum toxin is generally used on the forehead, between the eyebrows, the lines around the eyes, and, to a lesser extent, the transverse lines around the lips and neck area.

Will Wrinkles Get Worse If Botulinum Toxin Is Not Continued?

Wrinkles will not deepen during this period as the muscles will not continue to bend the skin after the botulinum toxin effect begins. There will be no harm in not continuing the Botulinum toxin application afterwards.

When Will the Effect of Botulinum Toxin End?

Botulinum toxin is known to be effective in the treatment of wrinkles between 4-6 months. At the end of this period, the application can be repeated completely optionally.

What are the Risks of Wrinkle Treatment with Botulinum Toxin?

As a result of the application of wrinkle treatment with Botulinum toxin to completely fix the mimic muscles, an expressionless appearance of the face and excessive lifting of the eyebrows are among the most complained and undesirable risks. Determining the doses and application points of the botulinum toxin dose according to the muscle strength and facial anatomy of the person will help prevent undesirable effects.

Can botulinum toxin (Dysport/Botox) be applied only between the eyebrows?

Botulinum toxin applications to this area will be sufficient for young patients who only have lines between the eyebrows. With regular applications, the depth of the eyebrow line will soften and heal.