Wrinkle correction
More than a third of all botulinum therapy procedures are Botox injections or similar drugs on the forehead. Injections in this area are carried out more often than in any other part of the face, simply because wrinkles form earlier than elsewhere. Let’s see when it’s worth starting to inject Botox in the forehead, what cosmetic effects can be achieved in this case and what not always desirable consequences can such injections lead to ...
If we talk about the benefits of Botox and its analogues, it is obvious: today, not a single cream, peeling or gymnastics for the face is able to quickly and effectively eliminate dynamic wrinkles and give a feeling of instant rejuvenation. However, opponents of botulinum therapies claim the dangers of such injections, scaring terrible consequences, which for the most part are not justified. Let’s figure out what the pros and cons of Botox injections are, dispel the main myths regarding botulinum therapy and find out what harm the botulinum toxin preparations have for the body really been confirmed and what is really worth fearing ...
Botox and Disport are the two most popular botulinum toxin preparations. Each of them has its own army of fans among patients, as well as each of them has its supporters among cosmetologists. Knowing this, women, for the first time deciding to conduct botulinum therapy, often try to find out what will be better for them. But in reality, everything is simple: you don’t need to choose especially - we’ll talk more about this in more detail ...
In attempts to find an effective alternative to Botox, many patients spend a lot of money, as well as time and effort, trying to apply a variety of tools and methods to smooth wrinkles - from serums and homemade masks to peels, mesonites and fillers based on hyaluronic acid. And in most cases, success is not achieved simply because in those cases when Botox is really required, it is practically impossible to replace it. Let's see why this happens and which of the rule there are exceptions ...
Botox and other botulinum toxin preparations are widely used in cosmetology for lip contouring, and if used correctly, they can eliminate some serious defects (raise the corners of the lips, adjust the gingival smile, eliminate the curvature of the mouth). It is important to understand that botulinum toxin preparations have nothing to do with “pumped up” lips, they are physically unable to increase the volume of the lips (unlike various fillers), but can affect the shape and contours of the mouth. So, we will analyze in more detail why Botox is poked on the lips and how it differs from fillers ...
Botox is introduced into the area around the eyes to eliminate many cosmetic defects: crow's feet, rabbit wrinkles, nets of small folds on the eyelids, as well as wrinkles that appear under the eyes. Such measures are quite effective and give a lasting result, but there are some nuances: not all defects near the eyes can be eliminated with botulinum toxin, and sometimes such procedures even lead to undesirable consequences. Let's see what these consequences are and what effect can be obtained if everything is done correctly? ..
If you look at the impressive results in eliminating eyebrows or frontal wrinkles with Botox, you can by analogy think about eliminating the hated nasolabial folds with it. It seems that their depth is the same as that of the glabellar wrinkles, only they are located in another place.So botulinum toxin must cope with them? But this misconception - Botox, if used to combat “nasolongs,” is only with a very limited effect and only in addition to other methods. Why is that?..
The appearance of serious undesirable consequences for a person from Botox injections is a very real situation, and sometimes they appear even with the strictest observance of all the rules of the procedure both by the patient and the doctor. Yes, and possible cosmetic defects that develop as a result of botulinum therapy cannot be denied - swelling, facial expressions, unforeseen “seizures” of non-target muscles with the drug can be even more noticeable than the original wrinkles. What undesirable situations really should be feared and what to do if side effects nevertheless developed? Let's figure it out ...
Attempts to use Botox analogues are associated not only with the desire to save, although this point also cannot be discounted (after all, the original Botox is one of the most expensive botulinum toxin preparations). In many cases, Xeomin, Dysport, Relatox and other drugs are injected when Botox does not “take” the patient, or when undesirable effects are manifested during his injection. But it’s very important when looking for an alternative to Botox that you don’t fall for the scammers and don’t inject yourself with a fake drug, the consequences of which can be very sad. What Botox analogues are worth paying attention to and how do they differ both from the flagship and from each other? Let's figure it out ...
Ptosis of the century, that is, its omission, is perhaps the greatest fear of all patients who turn to a cosmetologist for botulinum therapy. After all, the drooping eyelid spoils the face more than wrinkles themselves do. Moreover, if the eyelid has dropped, it will not be lifted in the coming weeks or even months by any force: the normal position of the century will be restored only after the action of Botox is completed. And if a person has decided to make himself “beauty injections”, you need to know how to prevent such a complication that can spoil this beauty ...