Botulinum Toxin
The substance used in Botulinum Toxin application is “Botulinum Toxin”, a protein secreted by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.
With Botulinum Toxin application, the function of the muscle in the target area is temporarily reduced or destroyed.
Botulinum Toxin Application Areas
Botulinum Toxin application is used for wrinkle removal, sweating (under arms, palms), excessive squeezing of the chewing muscle and migraine treatment.
Botulinum Toxin Procedure Duration
The Botulinum Toxin procedure takes approximately 10-15 minutes for wrinkle treatments and 15-30 minutes for sweating treatments.
Is it a Painful Application?
There may be minimal pain during application. The patient is prepared for the procedure with local anesthetic cream applied before the treatment.
When Does Botulinum Toxin Effect Start? How Long Does It Last?
The effect of Botulinum Toxin starts in 2-3 days, the maximum effect is observed in 1-2 weeks. The duration of effect lasts up to 3-6 months. However, as resistance to the drug may be observed in some patients, the duration of effect may be shorter.
Things to Consider After Botulinum Toxin Application
After the application, the patient should not lie down for 4 hours, should not do heavy work by bending, should not rub the application sites with his hands, should not do sports and hot shower. In these cases, the applied Botulinum Toxin can be distributed to unwanted muscle groups and cause unwanted effects.