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10 Essential Information You Should Know Before Botox
Stepping into the world of medical aesthetics is one of the most modern ways to value yourself and age well. Botox is undoubtedly one of the most curious and demanded treatments on this journey. This treatment, which has proven its success in smoothing wrinkles and giving a more rested and fresh expression, is also one of the most asked questions about it.
10 Essential Information You Should Know Before Botox
Deciding to have Botox is an exciting step, but having accurate and complete information about the process before taking this step ensures that your expectations are realistic and maximizes your satisfaction with the results. As Dr. Melis Ülger, Istanbul, Kadikoy‘At my clinic in Botox, I have always made it a principle to provide my patients with the most transparent information. This guide covers everything you need to know to start your Botox journey with confidence.
1. Botox is a "Softener", not a "Freezer"
The biggest concern and most common urban myth about Botox is that it “freezes” the face and destroys expression. In modern aesthetics, this is a totally undesirable result and one that a specialist physician should never aim for. The purpose of Botox is not to turn your face into an expressionless mask, but to gently “relax” and “soften” the overworked and involuntarily contracted mimic muscles that cause deep lines. With a good application, your natural expressions are preserved, such as a slight wrinkling of your forehead when you are surprised, or slight lines around your eyes when you laugh. The only thing that disappears is the tired, angry or sad expression that has settled on your face. With personalized applications with lower doses, such as “Baby Botox”, it is possible to preserve this natural look and just get a refreshing touch.
2. Expert Selection is More Important than the Outcome
Botoks tedavisinin sonucu, kullanılan ürünün markasından çok, o ürünü kimin, nasıl uyguladığına bağlıdır. Başarılı bir botoks tedavisinin %99’u, uygulamayı yapan hekimin bilgisine, deneyimine ve sanatsal bakış açısına dayanır. Bu nedenle, botoks yaptırmadan önce atacağınız en kritik adım, doğru uzmanı seçmektir. Bir hekimin yüz anatomisine (kasların, sinirlerin ve damarların tam yerine) derinlemesine hakim olması, istenmeyen sonuçların (örneğin kaş düşmesi gibi) önlenmesi için elzemdir. Ayrıca, her yüzün eşsiz olduğunu anlayan ve standart bir şablon yerine kişiye özel bir tedavi planı çizebilen bir estetik vizyona sahip olması gerekir. Tedavinizi bir güzellik salonunda değil, hijyenik ve profesyonel bir tıp kliniğinde, bir doktora yaptırmak, sağlığınızı ve doğal güzelliğinizi riske atmamanın tek yoludur.
3. Botox and fillers are not the same thing
Although these two popular treatments are often confused with each other, they are completely different substances and serve different purposes.
- Botox It is a neuromodulator that targets muscle movements. When we mimic. dynamic wrinkles (forehead, between the eyebrows, crow's feet).
- Dermal Fillers It is a gel based on hyaluronic acid and aims to replace volume loss. Even when the face is at rest static wrinkles, is used to fill sunken cheeks or under-eye grooves.
In short, Botox relaxes the muscle, dermal fillers gives volume. Often, for a holistic facial rejuvenation, these two treatments can be applied together to different areas with great results.
4. Pre-Treatment Preparation Affects Your Outcome
Although Botox is a procedure that does not require serious preparation, there are a few simple steps you can take to minimize the risk of post-application bruising and get the best result:
- A Week Ago: It may be helpful to avoid (in consultation with your doctor) medicines and supplements that have a blood-thinning effect. These include aspirin, painkillers such as ibuprofen, fish oil (omega-3), vitamin E, garlic and ginseng supplements.
- 48 hours ago: Alcohol consumption can dilate blood vessels and increase the risk of bruising. It is recommended not to consume alcohol for two days before the procedure.
Trading Day: Coming to the application area without make-up and with clean skin facilitates the process.
5. Implementation is Much Faster and More Comfortable than You Expect
The idea of Botox injections may be alarming for some, but in reality the procedure is quite quick and simple. Kadikoy‘At our clinic in Istanbul, we first discuss your goals with you, analyze your face and determine the points to be injected. After cleaning your skin with an antiseptic solution, very small doses are injected into the designated muscles with a needle as thin as an insulin needle. This whole process usually takes no more than 10-15 minutes. What is felt is a momentary and mild stinging sensation, often described as like a “mosquito bite”.
6. Results are not immediate and occur gradually
6. Results are not immediate and occur gradually
7. Post-Treatment Rules are Simple but Important
The success of Botox depends not only on the application but also on what you pay attention to in the first few hours and days after the procedure. The purpose of these rules is to ensure that the injected Botox stays in the targeted muscles and prevents it from spreading to unwanted areas.
- First 4-6 hours: Avoid bending forward, lying down, sleeping and massaging or rubbing the treated areas.
- First 24 Hours: Avoid activities that increase blood flow such as intense exercise, sauna, Turkish bath, steam room and alcohol consumption.
- Makeup There is usually no harm in applying a light make-up a few hours after the procedure.
8. Botox is not only for aesthetic purposes
Botox is a valuable drug that is also used in the medical world to treat many different diseases. Learning more about it may also allay concerns about the safety of the treatment. Its main non-aesthetic uses include tooth clenching (bruxism), chronic migraine, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and some muscle spasms. These treatments are safe and effective, by organizations such as the US National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus) also documented.
9. Duration of Persistence and Importance of Regular Sessions
The effect of Botox is not permanent. Over time, the body builds up new nerve endings and the muscles gradually regain their former mobility. Although the permanence of the effect varies from person to person, depending on the dose and area applied, the average 3 to 6 months. It is observed that the session intervals may be slightly longer over time in people who regularly receive Botox, as the muscles “get used” to less contraction. Considering Botox as a maintenance routine is the best approach for the continuity of the results.
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10. "Preventive Botox" is a Reality and a Wise Investment
The idea that Botox only treats existing wrinkles is a thing of the past. “Preventive Botox” is a proactive approach applied in the late 20s and early 30s, before the expression lines have settled on the skin. With very low doses (’Baby Botox’), overworked facial muscles are gently relaxed, preventing dynamic lines from deepening over time into permanent, static wrinkles. This is one of the smartest investments you can make in your future skin.
The decision to have Botox is a personal and important one. Your most important guide in this journey is your physician who provides you with the right information and understands your expectations. When you take this step as an informed patient, the results will be much more satisfying. We invite you to contact us to answer any further questions you may have and to create a customized treatment plan. Kadikoy‘I look forward to seeing you at our clinic in.
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