Aesthetic medicine
Wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin type A is a prescription medicine that temporarily reduces the activity of targeted muscles. In aesthetic medicine it is used to soften dynamic lines — those that form through repeated facial expression — while keeping the face expressive.
- Duration
- approx. 20–30 minutes
- Sessions
- Effect typically lasts several months; individual
- Suitability
- Decided in a personal consultation
What it is
Dynamic lines on the forehead, between the eyebrows or around the eyes are caused by the repeated contraction of underlying muscles.
Botulinum toxin temporarily interrupts the signal between nerve and muscle in a precisely defined area. The muscle relaxes, and the skin above it is creased less.
How it works
After a medical consultation and a review of your history, the treatment areas are marked while you make the relevant expressions.
Very small amounts are injected with a fine needle. The effect develops gradually over several days and lasts for a limited period, after which muscle activity returns.
What to expect
- A brief pricking sensation; most patients find the treatment well tolerable.
- Small redness or swelling at the injection points, usually subsiding within hours.
- The effect becomes visible gradually; a follow-up appointment is often planned after about two weeks.
- As with any medical treatment, side effects are possible. They will be explained to you in detail beforehand.
Aftercare
- Remain upright for a few hours and avoid massaging or pressing the treated areas.
- Avoid intense sport, sauna and strong heat on the day of treatment.
- Contact the practice if you notice anything unusual.
Medical note
This information is general and does not replace a consultation. Every treatment carries risks and possible side effects; individual results vary and cannot be guaranteed. Whether a treatment is suitable for you is decided only after a personal medical examination.
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