What is Botox and How is the Procedure Performed?
Botox is a purified protein derived from the Clostridium Botulinum bacterium. When injected into the muscle with micro-needles, it temporarily stops the transmission from nerve endings to muscles. Thus, the overactivity of facial expression muscles is prevented, and wrinkling of the skin above is avoided.
- ⏱️ Duration: The procedure takes an average of 10-15 minutes (known as lunch-break aesthetics).
- 💉 Pain Sensation: No anesthesia is required; a sensation as light as a mosquito bite is felt.
Which Areas is it Applied To?
Botox is effective in the following areas to soften facial expressions and solve certain functional problems:
- Horizontal forehead lines
- Glabellar (frown) lines
- Crow's feet (around the eyes)
- Bunny lines (on the nose)
- Migraine Botox: To reduce headache attacks.
- Sweating Treatment: For underarm, hand, and foot sweating.
- Teeth Grinding (Masseter): To relax jaw muscles.
Duration of Effect and the Secret to a Natural Look
The effect of Botox begins 3-7 days after application and settles fully by the 14th day. While the duration of permanence varies from person to person, it is on average 4-6 months.
Natural Look: A successful Botox treatment does not create a surprised or frozen expression on the face. The goal is not to eliminate expressions but to soften them. Therefore, it is critical that the dosage is adjusted by expert physicians who know the muscle structure well.
⚠️ Who Should Not Receive Botox?
Although Botox is a safe procedure, it is not applied in the following cases:
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Those with muscle and nervous system diseases (neuromuscular disorders).
- Those with an active skin infection in the application area.
- Those who are allergic to albumin or botulinum toxin.
Things to Consider After Botox
The first 24 hours are important for the success of the application and to prevent the drug from spreading to unwanted areas:
- 🚫 Do not massage or rub the application area.
- 🚫 Do not lie in a horizontal position for the first 4-6 hours; stay upright.
- 🚫 Avoid hot showers, saunas, steam baths, and heavy sports for the first 24 hours.
- 🚫 Try not to consume alcohol on the first day.
Information About Botox Prices
Ankara Botox prices vary depending on the number of areas to be treated (full face, eye area only, etc.), the amount of units used, and the brand of the drug. By law, prices cannot be given over the internet. However, the most accurate planning is determined after a physician's examination.
