Relaxes mimic wrinkles
Botulinum toxin type A products
- reduction of laugh wrinkles (crow´s feet)
- relaxation of frown wrinkle (glabella)
- reduction of forehead wrinkles
- relaxation of an unwanted facial expression
DURATION OF THE EFFECT
Temporary (3 – 6 months)
DURATION OF THE TREATMENT
Maximum of 15 minutes
WHAT IS Botulinum toxin type A products?
Botulinum toxin type A products contain a substance that relaxes muscles. It has been used in medicine for a number of years now and is the most important component of both Botox® and Dysport®. A special feature of these substances, which are applied by injection, is that they act directly on the cause of wrinkles, that is muscular activity. When Botulinum toxin type A products are injected into a muscle, it temporarily blocks the nerve impulse that causes muscle contraction. The substance therefore acts more effectively against mimic wrinkles than skin implants do. The wrinkles become less apparent or disappear completely. In addition, it prevents the formation of new wrinkles. Although Botulinum toxin type A products do not have a permanent effect, the treatment can be repeated without difficulty.
THE TREATMENT
The application of Botulinum toxin type A products is almost painless. The doctor uses a thin injection needle to introduce the substance into the muscle that causes the wrinkle or unwanted facial expression. The injection produces only a slight burning sensation. Immediately after the treatment, the skin is slightly reddish and swollen. These effects disappear after about an hour. You don’t need to take any time off work and can appear in public almost immediately after the treatment. It is necessary to keep the upper body upright (i.e. do not lie down or bend down for 4 hours after the treatment).
RESULTS
The results of the treatment appear after two to five days. The skin is visibly smoothed and the wrinkles are shallower. The effect is optimal after fourteen days, and lasts three to six months after the first application. The more frequently the treatment is repeated, the longer the effect. The interval between two treatments has to be at least three months.