Areas where Botox is applied:
- In the horizontal wrinkles of the forehead.
- In the wrinkles between the eyebrows.
- In cases where we want either to lift or lower the eyebrow.
- On the side of the eyes.
- In cases of asymmetry where asymmetric application takes place.
- In selected cases on the upper or lower lip.
- In the neck, in people with good skin elasticity.
How much does BOTOX treatment cost? The cost of treatment varies from person to person since the dose is individualized for each person, so a different amount of medicine is required. Men generally need more than women. The individualized diagnosis of each case by the specially trained doctor will determine the cost of treatment which in any case is very reasonable depending on the visible result and the safety of treatment.
What is BOTOX?
BOTOX is the most common and effective treatment for expression wrinkles.
It includes a series of microscopic injections with BOTOX in the facial area by a specialized and specially trained Doctor.
This treatment has more than 50,000 applications in Greece and over 10 million worldwide each year.
It is the No. 1 treatment worldwide as it combines spectacular results, minimal application time, reversible result, no side-effects, and low cost depending on the result.
Is BOTOX safe?
BOTOX has an excellent safety profile.
It is used for more than 20 years in 8 different specialties for all types of muscle dysfunctions and diseases.
The huge history of the drug without side effects alone provides the necessary guarantees for its safety even in cases where the amount used is many times the amount that a person needs to treat wrinkles.
Of course, the drug is also approved by the National Medicines Agency (EOF) for the treatment of expression wrinkles. Approval has been given by the largest and strictest government authorities (USA, Canada, Switzerland, France, Italy, Spain etc).
What is treated with BOTOX
Οι ρυτίδες του προσώπου διακρίνονται σε 2 κατηγορίες:
Facial wrinkles are divided into 2 categories:
Static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles.
Static wrinkles are the wrinkles that form on the face when it is at rest while dynamic wrinkles are those that are created when the face is expressed.
Dynamic wrinkles over time become static.
The function of BOTOX is to limit the involuntary function of the muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles.
Thus, if the static wrinkles have not yet formed on the face, by immobilizing the muscles that are responsible for their creation, their complete avoidance is achieved.
In case the static wrinkles have already formed, the action of BOTOX leads to the gradual smoothing and reduction of their depth.
What is the ideal age to start treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL?
As the formation of wrinkles is very easy, in contrast to the return of the skin to its original state that requires a lot of time, treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL is recommended when the first signs of intense and involuntary mobility of the muscles that cause wrinkles appear.
The latter depend not only on age, but also on the quality of the skin and the shape of the facial muscles.
Exogenous factors such as environmental pollution, the nature of the work and long hours of exposure to sunlight also affect the condition of the skin.
That is why preventive treatment before the formation of wrinkles is the safest way to maintain a youthful appearance for many years.
Will I keep my expressiveness?
Although the results are visible, the treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL does not alter the facial features at all, nor will it betray the type of treatment as the result comes gradually and is completed in 2 weeks from the day of treatment.
Simply, the involuntary movement of the muscles that cause wrinkles is limited resulting in their gradual extinction.
Are there any side effects from treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL?
The action of the drug is completely reversible and, so, we cannot talk about any permanent side effect.
Usually after the treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL small and transient bruises are created that come from the pricks made with the needle of the syringe which are lost within 10 minutes.
The pricks can also cause a slight headache that will not last more than half an hour.
What happens if I decide to stop my treatment with BOTOX?
Discontinuation of treatment means that very simply after the action of the drug has passed, the muscles that had become inactive regain their mobility (100%) with the result that the person returns to the pre-treatment state.
How many times can I do BOTOX?
Clinical studies have shown that treatment with BOTOX has no limitations.
That is, no matter how many times you proceed with the treatment with BOTOX, the result always remains the same without the slightest deviation in its effectiveness.
In fact, most of the time, after 3-4 treatments, the interval between 2 applications increases since the movements that caused the wrinkles are limited.
Does BOTOX treatment hurt?
BOTOX-VISTABEL treatment is one of the most painless treatments.
Doing only one series of injections locally with the thinnest needle there is no pain at all, except for a momentary discomfort at the treatment site.
Most of the time the sensation is like an insect bite and in general it is not a continuous pain. The irritation does not last more than 10-15 minutes.
When should I not do BOTOX?
The drug has no serious contraindications as long as there is negligible systemic absorption by the body.
Therefore, treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL can be done at the same time as any other treatment without any problems.
The only case in which treatment is avoided is in patients with myopathy. Also for precautionary reasons it is advisable to avoid treatment in pregnant women and in the postpartum period to avoid the connection of any complication with the action of the drug.
How long does BOTOX treatment last?
The results of the treatment with BOTOX-VISTABEL that come gradually, last 4-6 months while the process lasts only 10 minutes.
The amount of medicine to be used must be determined by a specially trained doctor who judges and decides the exact points at which the treatment will be done for the best possible result.
Usually, no anesthetic is used as the pain is imperceptible and in case of discomfort a local anesthetic cream can be used.
