About the procedure
This page provides detailed, clear information about Botulinum Toxin. Before a plan is agreed, your needs, medical history and suitability are assessed individually.
Who may consider this procedure and what is its aim?
The lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows and around the eyes, which become evident with the movement of the facial muscles, are evaluated individually. Although different purposes such as masseter, gummy smile, lip flip, chin tip or sweating are evaluated under the same procedure name, the dose, anatomy and risk profile are different from each other.
The aim is not to make the face expressionless, but to temporarily reduce muscle activity in the areas agreed upon during the consultation. The extent of the result depends on the product used, dosage, muscle strength and the person's previous procedures.
During the consultation, your intended change, daily schedule and priorities are considered together, so possible benefits, timing and aftercare needs form a plan you can understand.
Results and timing
The effect is not completed on the same day; The first changes occur gradually and the follow-up timing is planned according to the product used and the region. It may be temporary that the two sides respond at different speeds in the early period.
Deep lines may not disappear completely at rest. Duration of effect varies with muscle strength, dose, site, and individual response; A specific number of months or perfect symmetry cannot be guaranteed.
Assessment and decision criteria
During the examination, the face is examined separately while resting and while making facial expressions. Eyebrow position, lid support, muscle strength, natural differences between the two sides of the face, and the effect of previous injections are recorded.
Headache, muscle or nerve disease, droopy eyelids, difficulty swallowing, antibiotics used and medications affecting the risk of bleeding may change the decision process. If it is used for sweating or jaw clenching, the underlying cause is also evaluated.
Limitations and suitability
Botulinum toxin is not a volumizing filler; It may not eliminate deep static lines or volume loss on its own.
The effect is temporary and the duration of onset and duration varies from person to person. The follow-up timing is determined by the physician according to the period when the first effect can be evaluated.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, neuromuscular diseases, active infection, medications used and previous reactions should be evaluated.
Alternatives and combined procedure planning
Depending on the goal, monitoring, sun protection and medical skin care, chemical peeling, laser, filler or surgical options may be discussed. In case of complaints such as jaw clenching and excessive sweating, diagnostic evaluation by a dentist, neurologist or related branch may be required.