Muscle Relaxant Injections
Wrinkles & Relaxation
Method
Wrinkle treatments with BOTOX® and Dysport® on the facial muscles cause a reduction in muscle contraction and consequently wrinkles. When the technique is performed correctly and according to the specific needs of each face, expressiveness is not lost, they simply soften or eliminate the signs of aging. Our goal at Athens Dermiatrics is the natural result, that is, a more rested, youthful face with fewer wrinkles.
Indications
BOTOX® and Dysport® treatments improve wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes (crow's feet), smoker's and neck wrinkles, and others.
Is there a systemic risk from the use of botulinum toxin?
No. The risk of systemic absorption only exists after consuming large amounts of botulinum toxin, mainly by eating contaminated food. The doses we use in aesthetic dermatology to combat wrinkles represent less than 2% of the maximum permissible human dose, creating a very large safety margin when using BOTOX® and Dysport®.
Side effects
BOTOX® has been used since 1980 to treat two facial conditions, strabismus and blepharospasm. It was first used to treat forehead wrinkles in 1989. Dysport® has been used in Europe for many years with an excellent safety profile and was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2009.
Side effects from the use of BOTOX® and Dysport® are minimal when the treatment is performed correctly by a trained dermatologist. Most commonly, the patient feels a slight local discomfort during the injection, while there is a very small possibility of ecchymosis (bruising). There are no reports of permanent side effects from the use of BOTOX® and Dysport® for the treatment of wrinkles.
Recovery
Immediately after treatment, slight redness may be observed at the injection sites, which subsides within a few hours. Bruising (bruising) that may persist for a few days is rare. We encourage our patients to use their muscles more in the first hour after treatment in order to maximize the therapeutic effect of BOTOX® and Dysport®. They should not massage, exercise, bend over or lie down for the first 4 hours after treatment. They should also avoid heat (e.g. sauna, steam) as high temperatures deactivate the medication.
Combined with
Wrinkle treatments with BOTOX® and Dysport® can be combined with other injectable treatments, such as hyaluronic acid and lasers.
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