Five questions on Botulinum Toxin
Written by:To remedy the signs of age this day you can choose to perform facial fillers exploiting the properties of botox. The expert in Dermatology answers some frequently asked questions about this treatment
What areas can be retouched with botulinum toxin?
The area of application of treatment with botox for excellence is the infracigliare area. In fact, in the product data sheet specifies that the botulinum toxin is indicated for aesthetic improvements following the appearance of vertical lines of moderate or severe in the area between the eyebrows, in adult patients under 65 years of age , when the significant visibility of these lines has an important psychological impact for the patient. Essentially, the botulinum toxin is used in the upper part of the face and serves to improve the infracigliare area, the so-called 'legs of hens' and wrinkles of the forehead.
Treatment with Botox is indicated for any type of wrinkle?
The wrinkles posing a significant improvement following treatment with botox are expression wrinkles, or those that are formed following the muscle contraction of the forehead. Instead, the aesthetic wrinkles, which occur with the passage of time, does not have the desired results when subjected to facial fillers with Botox.
What is the treatment?
Currently the treatment is accomplished through infiltration (hence the name 'filler'). Probably, in the future, the botulinum toxin will be marketed in the form of gels; In this regard, some studies carried out by European researchers have revealed improvements following treatment with botox in the 'crow's feet gel'. The effectiveness is not the same as the conventional treatment but it still represents a good alternative for those who are afraid of needles.
How many sessions are needed for treatment with botox? How long does the effect last?
The botulinum toxin treatment provides for a single session, does not involve particular pain or discomfort and is of short duration. Generally, the duration of the treatment may vary from 3 to 4 months. In many cases, the majority of patients undergo more times during the year to such treatment.