Botox treatment is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure in which botulinum toxin type A is injected to relax specific muscles and thereby smooth wrinkles or treat certain medical conditions. Here’s an overview:

What is Botox?

Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin, a protein that blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. This temporarily paralyzes the muscle.

Use in aesthetic medicine

Typical areas of application:

• Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
• Forehead wrinkles
• Crow’s feet (around the eyes)
• Lip lines
• Eyebrow or mouth lift

Treatment procedure:

• Brief consultation with a plastic surgeon or dermatologist
• Cleansing and, if necessary, anesthesia of the skin (usually not necessary)
• Injection with a fine needle into targeted muscle areas
• Duration: approx. 10–20 minutes

Effect and duration

• Onset of effect: after 2–5 days
• Maximum effect: after approx. 1–2 weeks
• Duration of effect: approx. 3–6 months (depending on metabolism and muscle activity)

Possible side effects

• Swelling or redness at the injection site
• Temporary feeling of tension

Advantages

• Quick, minimally painful procedure
• No Downtime
• Effective against expression lines
• Can be combined with other treatments (e.g., hyaluronic acid)

Contraindications

Not suitable for :

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis)
• Inflammation or infection at the injection site