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Wrinkles removal, wrinkles smoothing, application of Botulinum Toxin
What is Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum Toxin is a solution containing substance called botulinum toxin in drug form that relieves muscle spasm. In aesthetic dermatology it is used in very small dosages for removal of mimic wrinkles and excessive sweating.
Botulinum toxin can be applied only by medically trained and certified surgeons.
Application of botulinum toxin is one of the most elegant methods for removal and smoothing of wrinkles. In this case it means removal of mimic wrinkles. They are not dependent only on age because we use mimic muscles since childhood.
How do wrinkles and furrows look?
- Frown or sorrowful drooping lines between eyebrows close to the root of a nose have negative and angry effect on the others.
- Horizontal wrinkles on the forehead form always wondering look.
- Positive smiling wrinkles around eyes gradually begin to make us older and to look anxious.
In these three cases there are sufficient only several thin needle insertions. The procedure is outpatient, physically and time non-consuming and does not require any preparation.
The effect is visible usually within a week and stays for 3-6 months. By regular repetition of the procedure the effect is prolonged and many people even unlearn their frowning habits.
How does botulinum toxin function?
Botulinum toxin temporarily cuts the connection of nerve and muscle in the given area and therefore it prevents the mimic muscle from shrinking. The muscle is impossible to move, does not function and creates no wrinkle. The skin is optically lifted and wrinkles are eliminated, that helps to smoothing of wrinkles.
Advantages of application of botulinum toxin?
- No test is necessary before the application, it is possible to perform the treatment immediately.
- Final effect is not permanent and everybody has the possibility to decide if this method is suitable for her/him and if to continue with it.
What does botulinum toxin removes?
- mimic (dynamic) wrinkles on face
- especially between eyebrows, in the area of eyes and forehead, in some cases on other parts of face
- excessive sweating, especially in the armpits, palms, etc.
How is the effect of application of botulinum toxin?
The effect is visible usually in one to two weeks and it lasts 3-6 months after the first application. It gradually fades and it is suitable to repeat the application.
After some time of muscle passivity the client learns not to use specific types of mimic muscles (e.g. getting rid of bad habit to have frown forehead). Moreover, if the treatment is repeated the function of the muscle is not renewed in the original way and it gradually stops to create undesirable wrinkle.
The desired effect is substantially prolonged for half a year or more by repetition of this treatment. It is possible to combine the application of botulinum toxin with for example injectable filling implants, laser skin smoothing, plastic surgical procedures etc.





