BOTOX® treatment for wrinkles
BOTOX® is the world's most widely used method for the removal of wrinkles and provides almost immediate results.  In the USA in 2008, five million treatments were carried out with BOTOX®.

What can be treated with BOTOX®?

A consultation is always carried out before treatment with BOTOX®.  During the consultation, we will go through the information sheet, the treatment itself and what happens afterwards. 

The most common wrinkles to be treated with BOTOX® are wrinkles on the forehead, both across the forehead and between the eyebrows, “the angry wrinkle”, as well as wrinkles around the eyes - “crow's feet/smile lines”.  In addition, we treat special areas, such as lines on the side of the nose, “double chins”, corners of the mouth and vertical muscle bands on the neck. BOTOX® is also used for treating excessive sweating and migraine headaches. 

How does BOTOX® work?

BOTOX ® contains Botulinum toxin type A. This substance blocks the nerve impulses to the muscles. In diluted doses, BOTOX is injected with a small disposable syringe into the small facial muscles, which results in a local reduction of muscle activity. In this way, the overlying skin is smoothed out. BOTOX® is injected using a thin needle that is hardly felt. The actual treatment takes about 15 minutes, and you can immediately return to your daily routine.  It takes 2-4 days before treatment begins to work, and 1-2 weeks before one achieves the full effect. 

Treatment with BOTOX® is transient. On average, the effects last 3-5 months after initial treatment. In order to maintain optimal effect, one should repeat the treatment with BOTOX® 2-3 times per year. It is beneficial to move the muscles that have been treated as much as possible during the period right after the treatment. This increases the absorption of BOTOX® and the effect of treatment. In many cases, the use of BOTOX® and RESTYLANE® are combined, particularly for deeper wrinkles. 

Undesirable side effects after the use of BOTOX ® are very rare. The most common side effect is a slight tenderness or bruising at the injection site. Some people can have temporary headaches for a couple of days after the treatment.  In rare cases, the muscle in the upper eyelid can be weakened for 1-2 weeks. So far, there have been no reports of permanent side effects from BOTOX® treatment.  As the effect of the treatment is transient, the possible side effects are also transient. One should not rub or massage the treated area immediately after treatment, since this can cause the BOTOX® to spread to nearby muscles, which may then be deactivated for a time. If the forehead is treated, the outer part of the eyebrows could be somewhat raised.  

How does the treatment work?  

BOTOX ® contains Botulinum toxin type A. This substance blocks the nerve impulses to muscles. It is injected using a thin needle that is hardly felt. 

Can everyone be treated with BOTOX ®? 

In general, anyone may be treated with BOTOX with the exception of the following:

• Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding. 
• Those with a skin infection in the proposed treatment area. 
• Anyone who is allergic to any of the active ingredients in BOTOX® Cosmetic (see the Common catalogue for the ingredients). 
• Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to other botulinum toxin products, such as Azzalure® or Dysport®. 

Jan Marini medical skin care line in conjunction with Botox.