Why inject Botox?

 

Botox injection corrects wrinkles that are formed by the muscles that are under the dermis and that, when contracting, wrinkle the skin. Botox is not a filler.

 

What things should I know before a Botox application?

 

Botox lasts several months and is not for life. If the patient makes many expressions it may last only 3 months, but if they learn to control exaggerated expressions it can last almost a year.

 

At what point in life can a Botox application be performed?

 

As soon as crow's feet or frown line wrinkles appear. The age at which it can be done for the first time varies and can be from age 30 in some patients. Wrinkles are what indicate when and in which area it is needed. Remember that Botox has many applications different from aesthetic surgery, such as in ophthalmology, neurology and gastroenterology.

 

What type of skill is required for a good Botox application?

 

Knowledge of the facial muscles and how some interact with others is required. For example, the plastic surgeon can raise the eyebrow or leave it the same. Some Botox applications leave the patient with a strange appearance, and this should not be so.

 

What danger does Botox application have?

 

It has no problem in expert hands.

 

Who is the most suitable professional for Botox placement?

 

Botox must be applied by a plastic surgeon who is placing Botox every day on his patients, with natural and predictable results.

 

Can it be used for excessive sweating of hands and armpits?

 

Botox is excellent for sweating of hands and armpits, and is one of the first-line treatments in Colombia for this disorder.

 

Permanent Botox or laser myolysis

 

Through the application of a laser fiber inside the muscles that produce wrinkles, this procedure achieves a more prolonged result, eliminating wrinkles in the forehead and frown line region. It can also be performed for lip wrinkles, the so-called barcode.

 

This procedure is performed with local anesthesia. The incision in the skin is 1 mm, and through it the laser fiber is introduced which destroys the muscle. The appearance must be natural.

 

How often can I apply Botox?

 

The ideal is between 9 months and a year. If placed too frequently, resistance develops and the effect is lesser with each application.