What is Botox?

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What is Botox?
Botox is obtained from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is a protein in the structure of an exotoxin obtained from this bacterium under laboratory conditions.

How does Botox work?
Botox prevents the release of substances that provide conduction in nerve endings. It shows its effect by stopping the electrical transmission between the nerves and the muscles or sweat glands they stimulate. The cessation of nerve conduction causes the functions of the organ to which the nerve is stimulated to be reduced or completely lost.

If Botox affects the nerves, won't my other muscles be affected?
Botox shows its effect only in the area where it is injected. It does not affect all muscles systemically. The dose required for BOTOX to be systemic is 40000 units. We use 50 units of BOTOX in just one session.

What is Botox used for?
Botox is mostly used to remove wrinkles on the face, and excessive sweating in the armpits, hands and feet.

Due to the work of the facial mimic muscles, the skin folds that cover it over the years become evident and dynamic lines appear on the face. These are most commonly seen on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes (crow's feet) and around the lips. When the operation of these muscles is weakened by applying Botox to the mimic muscles, the folding of the skin with muscle movements and the lines due to folding are also reduced. Lines on the forehead and around the eyes, which give the person an older appearance; The lines between the eyebrows, which give an angry and frowning look, are greatly reduced.

Does the effect of botox start immediately after the application?
No. The effect of Botox starts in 48-72 hours. It shows its maximum effect in 14 days.

How long does the effect of Botox last?
When first applied to facial wrinkles, the effect lasts for an average of 3-6 months. With repetitive applications, this period extends over time to 6-8 months. .

Why is Botox not a single application?
Botox binds to the nerve cell irreversibly. Such a situation means that the effect on the nerve ending to which it is connected theoretically is continuous. However, in practice this is not the case. Over time, new nerve endings, called budding, are formed from the nerve endings to which Botox is attached, causing the effect to disappear.

Are there any benefits of regular botox applications?
When people who apply Botox 5-6 times regularly, continue the application in the same order, since a significant weakening develops in the mimic muscles that create wrinkles, the effect duration is prolonged over time and it is started to be done at longer intervals.

Will my wrinkles get much worse if I stop getting Botox?
No. On the contrary, when you stop botox, your wrinkles will be reduced because there is a significant weakening in the mimic muscles.

What should I pay attention to when getting Botox?
Botox has an effect that will meet the expectations of patients when applied by an experienced doctor who knows the technique. However, botox should not be applied to every patient and every line. Since some patients may have a worse appearance after botox application, these people should not be treated or injection should be applied only to the appropriate areas. In addition, when you choose a doctor who has done many and different types of botox applications, the risk of side effects will be minimized.

Who can't be treated with botox?
Botox should not be applied to people with neuromuscular system diseases (such as Eaton-Lambert syndrome, myasthenia gravis), pregnant women.

What kind of side effects can Botox application have?
After Botox application, there may be a short-term redness and swelling at the injection sites. These will be fixed soon. Sometimes temporary swelling and bruising, and rarely temporary drooping of the upper eyelid can be seen.

Is BOTOX snake venom?
No. BOTOX® is a medicine. It is a natural, purified protein-based medicine produced from a special bacteria.

Is BOTOX a drug approved by the Ministry of Health?
BOTOX is the first and only purified neurotoxin complex approved by the Ministry of Health in our country for the treatment of wrinkles between the eyebrows. The use of BOTOX in this indication has been approved by the FDA in the USA as well as the authorized institutions in EU countries.

Is it possible to remove wrinkles at the same level with creams instead of BOTOX injection?
No, this is not possible. BOTOX is administered by the doctor by injection into the muscle. Creams are applied to the skin in person, they are superficial. The mechanisms of action are different. While BOTOX® effectively removes dynamic wrinkles, creams should only be used on superficial fine lines. Creams that are effective only on the skin and drugs injected into the muscle should not be mixed with each other. Creams fulfill the functions of nourishing the skin, moisturizing and accelerating the formation of collagen. It is superficial and reduces the appearance of wrinkles. BOTOX, on the other hand, relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles and prevents the formation of wrinkles on the skin for a certain period of time.

It is said that the facial expression disappears when BOTOX is done, is it true?
No, this is an event that is in the hands of the physician and performed at the request of the patient. Contrary to popular belief, when BOTOX is made, it is not necessary to have a dull, expressionless face. Many theater actors who have BOTOX want their wrinkles removed but continue to use their facial expressions. It is possible to achieve this with the applied dose and site selection. While some want their eyebrows to be raised, some do not. For some, it is important to get rid of the lines between the eyes and eyebrows.

Does the face swell when BOTOX is applied?
No. Filling applications made to the face are thought to be BOTOX. BOTOX is not a filler. Does not inflate the face.

Is BOTOX used on lips?
YEAH. It is not used to plump the lip. BUT, it is much more effective than surgery in Wrinkles around the lip, which we call the perioral region.

Will my wrinkles get worse if I don't continue BOTOX treatments?
No. Wrinkles gradually return to their pre-treatment state.

Is the use of BOTOX common in other countries compared to our country?
In 2003, 2.200.000 BOTOX injections were made in the USA alone. In our country, tens of thousands of BOTOX injections are made every year.