There are many urban legends surrounding Botox, an application that helps you achieve a youthful and beautiful appearance when performed by professional physicians and medical aesthetic specialists. Dr. Lida Çiteli explains the common misconceptions about Botox, which is one of the most popular medical aesthetic procedures worldwide.
Will My Face Have a Surprised Expression?
In a word, no. A professional Botox procedure does not lead to any loss of facial expression. Your natural expressions are preserved. True professionals adjust the Botox dosage according to your facial anatomy. Injecting an excessive amount of Botox will lead to negative results. Therefore, the clinic and doctor you choose must be specialized in facial anatomy. Today, clinics are equipped to accurately determine how much injection should be applied to which muscle. So, after choosing the right doctor and clinic, you don't need to worry about losing your expression.
Will My Face Look Worse Than Before After the Effects of Botox Wear Off?
No. Botox has a temporary effect. It maintains its effect for four to six months. However, even after its effect wears off, your face will look better than before. The duration of the effect of regularly applied Botox also extends. If you stop the Botox application, wrinkles will progress naturally. In other words, wrinkle formation does not accelerate after Botox application, and your appearance does not become worse than before. You return to your previous state, and often even to a better point than your previous state.
Is Botox Applied Only for Aesthetic Reasons?
No. Botox has been used for medical reasons since ancient times. The use of Botox in the aesthetic field is much more recent compared to its medical use. It was first used for aesthetic purposes in the treatment of strabismus (crossed eyes). During this time, it was noticed that it reduced wrinkles around the eyes, and it became an indispensable part of aesthetic applications.
Botox applications are utilized in many medical cases such as muscle spasms in the eyelid, cervical dystonia, chronic migraine, strabismus, spasticity, or overactive bladder. Furthermore, Botox injection is also the primary solution for excessive sweating in areas like the forehead, palms, and armpits.
Is Botox Injection a Painful Procedure?
No. Botox injection is performed with micro-needle tips. Beforehand, the area is numbed with anesthetic creams. In this way, Botox is an extremely painless and comfortable treatment. In fact, because it can be applied quickly and is a painless treatment, it is called a 'lunchtime procedure' abroad. It won't interrupt your social life.
Does Botox Show Its Effect Immediately?
No. Botox is a type of medication. It starts to show its effect within three days, becomes noticeable by the end of the first week, and reaches its maximum level in 15 days. No change is observed on the person's face immediately after the session. The results become apparent at the end of the first 15 days. If the person wishes, corrections and additions can be made at this point.
Am I Too Young for Botox?
This is also a common misconception. Botox is an anti-aging treatment that should be applied at a young age. It allows us to prevent wrinkles before they form and deepen. The 30s are the most ideal period to start Botox applications. Softening your muscle contractions early on ensures that wrinkles appear much later. This is because deep wrinkles that have been present for a long time cannot be completely eliminated with Botox; their appearance can only be reduced. At that level, surgical treatment options come into play. You can start Botox treatment in your 30s to eliminate signs of aging before they even appear.
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