Botulinum toxin

Botulinum toxin treatment is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines.

This treatment is very popular for its effectiveness and speed in providing visible results, especially in areas such as the forehead, crow’s feet (wrinkles around the eyes) and between the eyebrows.

What is botulinum toxin used for?

Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin that, when injected in small amounts locally above the muscles we select, temporarily blocks the nerve signals that cause muscle contraction.

By relaxing the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles (those caused by repetitive movements), botulinum toxin can soften and reduce the appearance of these wrinkles.

Also, being a muscle relaxant, it has been used for the treatment of muscle contractures in the back, in the treatment of migraines and in the treatment of bruxism (excessive contraction of the masticatory muscles of the jaw) and to refine the oval of the face.

Uses of botulinum toxin

Reduction of forehead and eyebrow wrinkles

Horizontal lines that form when you raise your eyebrows. Frown lines are also known as glabellar lines or expression lines, which form between your eyebrows when you frown

Crow's feet

These are wrinkles that appear around the eyes when you smile or laugh. These wrinkles are mainly formed due to the repeated contraction of the muscles around the eyes. This procedure is an excellent option for those looking for a visible and rapid improvement in the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes without the need for surgery.

Bruxism and facial oval refining

Bruxism causes pain in the jaw due to excessive contraction of the masticatory muscles of the jaw, especially at night. Injecting botulinum toxin into the mesentery muscle (the most powerful muscle in each cheek) greatly improves the symptoms and also benefits from a slimmer face thanks to the slight atrophy that this muscle undergoes when it relaxes.

Preventing new wrinkles

We reduce the number of times the facial muscles “squeeze” the skin, thereby preventing the appearance of new wrinkles. This is why many young celebrities apply botulinum toxin when we might think they don’t need it at the moment.

Treatment of muscle contractures

Medical technique used to relieve muscle tension and stiffness in various clinical conditions. It works by blocking the release of acetylcholine, which causes temporary paralysis of the injected muscles.

Migraine Treatment

Treatment with botulinum toxin can significantly reduce the frequency of migraine days and improve patients' quality of life.

How long does it take to take effect?

The first effects of treatment with botulinum toxin can begin to be noticed between 3 and 5 days after the procedure (although they can begin to be noticed after the first 24 hours).

Final results are usually visible in approximately 1 to 2 weeks, when the muscles have completely relaxed and wrinkles have softened significantly. This is why we will always carry out a second in-person assessment to assess whether a touch-up is needed to increase the effects.

Expected results

Botulinum toxin treatment can significantly soften wrinkles on the forehead, crow’s feet and between the eyebrows, providing a more youthful and rested appearance. The results are usually natural, maintaining facial expressiveness.

The effects of botulinum toxin usually last between 3 and 6 months. As the muscles regain their activity, wrinkles may gradually reappear, so maintenance treatments are recommended to preserve the results.

There is a very interesting long-term aesthetic effect for patients who have been rigorous in administering toxin when the effect of the last dose was already wearing off. It may be that not as much dose is needed or even that the doses can be spaced out more over time. This is because the muscle atrophies slightly over time and does not have as much basic strength to mark the wrinkles.

Do you dream of smoother, wrinkle-free skin?

Is it possible to combine aesthetic medicine with facial surgery?

Great results can be achieved with small details such as those provided by aesthetic medicine. The key is to apply them in the right quantities and locations, and this can only be achieved if a correct initial diagnosis is made.

We will always carry out a comprehensive assessment of facial aesthetics, and you can choose from three paths:

Cases that can be treated only with aesthetic medicine.

Cases that, due to the aesthetic objectives of the patient, only require surgery for

Most cases: surgery is performed to treat some aspects of the face and aesthetic medicine techniques are applied to treat other aspects.

With cosmetic surgery we can

Repositioning tissues that have fallen

Recover tissues that have atrophied over the years.

With aesthetic medicine we can

Correct small asymmetries with a high degree of detail that we cannot achieve with surgery.

Correct dynamic wrinkles with botulinum toxin.

Increase skin brightness with hydration and nutrition thanks to hyaluronic acid.

The effect of applying both surgical and aesthetic medicine techniques at the level of facial aesthetics is not additive, it is multiplicative!