AESTHETIC MEDICINE DUBAI | 23 DECEMBER 2024

The injection known as Botulinum toxin type A, or Botox, weakens the facial muscles. They are unable to tug on the skin above as a result. Injections are most frequently used to reduce the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines. They can, however, address other ailments like excessive perspiration and neck spasms. Botox is technically a toxin. Nonetheless, it can provide a number of advantages for both medical and cosmetic uses when taken in tiny amounts.

The first and most popular Botulinum Toxin is marketed under the name Botox®. All products containing botulinum toxin are now routinely referred to by this generic designation. This is untrue since, despite their comparable effects, these products are not Botox and are not the same. Azzalure and Bocouture are the two brands of Botulinum Toxin that are sold in Dubai.

Botox injections are mostly used for cosmetic objectives. This treatment approach is popular among those who want to define their faces and reverse anti-aging symptoms. By reducing the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, Botox gives patients a more refreshed and young appearance.

It is most frequently applied to horizontal forehead lines and dynamic wrinkles between the brows, sometimes known as frown lines or 11 lines. Additionally, it reduces crow’s feet and smile wrinkles around the eyes. Cosmetic Botox has short-term effects that typically go away within three to four months.

After the treatment wears off, you will need to repeat it to preserve the results. Since they don’t have to make a long-term commitment, most people find that this gives them piece of mind. The fact that Botox injections can be modified as your face matures is another significant benefit of their temporary duration. This provides a better result over time by accounting for age-related changes. The majority of people will ask for Botox injections in the areas of their forehead, eyes, and frown. Botox injections are also commonly used to tighten the neck, treat gummy grins, lift brows, thin the jaw, and relax marionette lines and pebble chins.

Only highly skilled and experienced medical professionals like Dr. Leonardo can obtain positive results with Botox, a prescription-only medication. Following skin injection, Botox attacks the neuromuscular junction. The nerve signalling processes are blocked by Botox. Normally, these cause the muscles to contract. Instead, Botox temporarily weakens or paralyses muscles by inhibiting them. The degree and length of muscular relaxation depend on how much Botox is taken.

The wrinkles must be dynamic – that is, only apparent with movement or facial expression – for Botox to be an effective anti-wrinkle treatment. In this case, wrinkles are prevented from forming because the muscles that were relaxed by Botox no longer pull on the skin. Botox won’t work well to repair wrinkles that are static, which means they are deeply rooted and always noticeable no matter how you move your face.

23 DECEMBER 2024 | AESTHETIC MEDICINE DUBAI