- Is Botox application painful?
It is painless because a local anesthetic cream is applied for 15-20 minutes before the application and it is done with very thin special needles. Most people have said that they feel like a fly bite with this application.
- How long does Botox application take?
It takes a maximum of 10 minutes after the facial analysis is done and the planning is determined.
- Is Botox snake venom?
It is a misconception. Botox is not snake venom.
- Does Botox have any harm?
Botox is an application that affects the area where it is applied and does not pass into the systemic circulation. It has also been approved by the FDA (American Food and Drug Administration). No side effects have been observed.
- Is Botox used for filling purposes?
Botox does not have a filling feature.
- Is there a loss of expression on the face after Botox?
If the application is done correctly by a plastic surgeon or dermatologist who is an expert in the field, there will be no loss of expression.
- Does Botox completely remove wrinkles?
Botox, which prevents wrinkles from deepening, eliminates shallow wrinkles with repeated applications. However, it does not completely remove very deep wrinkles.
- How long does the effect of Botox last?
The effect of Botox lasts for 4-5 months. This period may vary from person to person.
- Does the effect of Botox start immediately?
The effect of Botox starts after an average of 4 days, and all its effects are seen after 15 days.
- Will my face get worse if I stop Botox?
When you stop Botox, your face will not be worse than before, but it may return to its old state. For this reason, Botox should be applied regularly.
- Why should I have regular Botox?
When regular Botox is applied, new wrinkles do not form in the applied area, which ensures that you always stay young.
- What should I do before Botox application?
Blood thinners such as aspirin should not be used.
- What should I do after Botox application?
After the application, the head should not be hung down for 4 hours, the face should not be laid down for the first 24 hours, and the patient should not be in extremely hot environments such as saunas or Turkish baths for 2 days.
- What are the side effects of Botox?
Bruises that last for a few days may occur in the area where the application is made. In the first days, there may be side effects such as temporary headache, dry mouth, sensitivity in the areas where the application is made, fatigue, and blurred vision.
When Botox is applied by people who are not experts in their field, such as plastic surgeons and dermatologists, significant problems such as drooping eyelids, loss of facial expressions, and the “evil look” that occurs when the edges of the eyebrows are excessively raised and the inner parts fall off, are also experienced.
