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- What is Botox?
- What is the most highly recommended Botox brand?
- How long does it take to see the result after a Botox injection?
- Can Botox reduce jaw size?
- Where can I get the best Botox?
Botox
Botox is a type of A botulinum toxin, a purified protein derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, injected into the desired muscle of the face to help reduce wrinkles, lift the face frame, make the contour of the face look slender, make the jaw look slimmer, and make the skin smoother. Botox is now a widely accepted cosmetic procedure that miraculously helps the owner regain confidence from its effectiveness and safety while rendering younger-looking skin.
What is Botox?
Botox is a purified protein extract of Botulinum toxin A injected into the muscle contractions to make it temporarily stretch and relax. Thus, dermatologists widely use Botox in the beauty realm to treat aging issues. Botox corrects wrinkles caused by muscle contractions caused by daily natural human expressions such as laughing, crying, frustration, anger, or anger, as well as personal behavior such as frowning or wrinkling on the forehead, causing frown lines, forehead wrinkles, or crow's feet at the corners of the eyes, which accompany wrinkles of aging.
How does Botox work?
Botulinum toxin A works by inhibiting the function of neurotransmitter junctions of muscle cells, preventing the nerve signal from releasing acetylcholine that physiologically causes muscles to contract. With these properties, Botox is used in the medical realm to help relieve many diseases and conditions such as migraines, hyperhidrosis, and muscle spasms in the neck or eyes, as well as for cosmetic purposes to help reduce wrinkles on the forehead, the gap between the brows above the bridge of the nose, or crow's feet, and also reduces the volume of the jaw muscles, making the face appear slimmer and more slender for 4-6 months. As a result, dermatologists recommend repeating Botox injections every 4-6 months to achieve firm, youthful, glowing, radiant skin at all times.
What are the most common areas for Botox injections, and what is the recommended dosage?
The dermatologist will recommend the appropriate dose of Botox injection based on the individual's skin condition, face contour, and specific issues that need addressing, as well as a medical professional's discretion. Botox injections are commonly administered in the following areas, with a rough estimate of recommended dosage as follows:
- Botox injections in the forehead, 8-20 units of Botox.
- Botox injections between the brows, 6-12 units of Botox.
- Botox injections at the corners of the eyes or crow's feet, 10-20 units of Botox.
- Botox injections to reduce the jaw, 30-60 units of Botox.
- Botox injections to tighten the face frame, 20-40 units of Botox on each side.
What is the most highly recommended Botox brand?
Many Botox brands are available today, each with different features and key benefits. The most vital factor to consider before deciding on a Botox injection is the safety and quality of the product. You should choose a well-known and reputable brand licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and receive numerous user reviews about the treatment outcome for smoothing facial wrinkles. The Botox brands that are accepted worldwide include:
Allergan Botox is a US Botox brand approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the United States (US FDA) and Thailand (Thai FDA) for its high quality. There have been a few reports of drug resistance; the shot acts precisely at the site of injection and can maintain a firm-looking face, making it smooth for the longest time, as well as effectively reduce aging wrinkles on the forehead between the brows and crow's feet, help make the face contour slimmer and firmer, and remarkably help reduce the size of the jaw for as long as 4-6 months.
What is the preparation for Botox injection?
- Those interested in Botox injections should research and learn about the Botox product that they want to inject at the clinic or hospital, as well as its qualifications, such as whether it is genuine Botox, whether it can be verified, and whether it has been certified safe by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA Thailand) or not.
- Those taking the following medications, including blood thinners and antiplatelets, should stop taking them for at least 7 days before Botox injections: NSAIDS, vitamin E, fish oil, and ginkgo leaf.
- Avoid drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours before the injection.
- Notify the dermatologist of the area of need for Botox injections, including the number of units that the dermatologist recommends injecting.
What is the Botox injection procedure?
- The dermatologist evaluates the facial skin condition and injection site, including confirming the brand and number of units to be injected into the patient.
- Before starting the injection procedure, the medical assistant thoroughly cleans the patient's face.
- To reduce pain in the potential injection areas, the dermatologist applies an anesthetic or a cold compress to the prospective areas.
- When the anesthetic has taken effect, the dermatologist will begin injecting. The injection will take approximately 10-20 minutes.
What is the aftercare of a Botox injection?
- Avoid lying down or lying on your side for at least 4 hours to prevent the medication from spreading to non-targeted areas.
- To avoid the drug from spreading, do not press or massage your face for at least 12 hours.
- Avoid exposing your face to any form of heat, such as steam, saunas, facial laser treatments, onsen, or cooking in front of a hot stove, including surrounding the roaster for grilled food, shabu, or hot pot sukiyaki.
- Refrain from all kinds of facial treatments for at least 2 weeks after Botox injection, such as facial massage or facial spa.
- Avoid exertion or exercise requiring tensing the facial muscles for at least 24 hours.
How long does it take to see the result after a Botox injection?
Typically, you will notice tightness in the injected area 3–4 days after your Botox injection. Within 1-2 weeks, you will see a change in wrinkles that appear shallower, and within 1-2 months, you will notice results of smoother, firmer skin with a touch of a glowing complexion.
How long does Botox last?
Botox is a type of protein that decomposes naturally. After a Botox injection, the facial skin appears firmer, and the effect lasts for 4-6 months before aging wrinkles reappear. Dermatologists and estheticians advise repeating Botox injections for a set interval to maintain the results of firm, youthful skin. The dermatologist will recommend a different unit dose, depending on the individual's skin condition and the dermatologist's assessment.
Is there any side effect of a Botox injection?
Side effects from Botox injections vary depending on the injection site. Botox injection side effects include bruising, swelling, redness, or pain at the injection site. The majority of these are minor and are resolved within 1-2 days.
Is there any complication of Botox injection?
Botox injection complications may include:
- Droopy eyelids are a condition that can occur after Botox injections to reduce forehead wrinkles. Symptoms may appear 7-10 days after injection and subside within 2-4 weeks.
- Drooping brows occur when the Botox-injected area is too close to the tail of the brows, causing the injected person to be temporarily unable to raise their brows or express their emotions.
- Dry eyes after Botox injections are caused by the injection being too close to the lacrimal gland or into the lacrimal gland, causing reduced production of tears.
- Sagging at the upper lip mouth corner occurs when Botox diffuses into the Zygomaticus muscle, the buccal muscle blocked by the drug, causing the upper lip to sag.
- Drug resistance is caused by repeated Botox injections earlier than recommended, injecting too much, and using low-quality products.
- Hand numbness may occur following Botox injections to treat palm sweat.
What foods should you avoid eating after Botox injections?
- Those who inject Botox should avoid staying near the barbecue stove or shabu hot pot to avoid heat or steam exposure for an extended period.
- For 24 hours, avoid all alcoholic beverages, including liquor, beer, and wine.
- Avoid eating very spicy foods that cause you to turn red.
- Avoid fermented foods that dilate blood vessels, such as pickled fruits, pickled bamboo shoots, and fermented fish.
- Stop smoking due to blood vessel dilation.
Who should not get a Botox injection?
- Those under 18 years of age
- Those with myasthenia gravis (MG) or a neuromuscular disorder (neuromuscular disease: NMD).
- Those suffering from ptosis.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers.
- Those suffering from skin infections.
Does Botox hurt?
Botox injections are painless. Your dermatologist may recommend using a local anesthetic at the injection site. Most patients can tolerate a slight tingling at the injection site and can return home, resume their work, or perform their normal activities as usual.
Is Botox injection safe?
Botox is approved by the Food and Drug Administration internationally and in Thailand. Botox injections administered by skilled dermatologists for any purpose are regarded as safe.
Can Botox reduce jaw size?
Jaw Botox can reduce the size of jaw muscles and is an ideal solution to invasive surgery for shrinking the jaw. Botox reduces the work of the jaw muscles, causes the jaw muscles to relax and shrink, and makes the face appear slimmer and slender, as well as accentuating the facial contour. The jaw Botox can last for approximately 4-6 months for better results. Jaw Botox should be paired with laser lifting to help lift and tighten sagging facial skin, reduce wattle and fat around the jawline, enhance the forehead's ornament, and make the face shape look even smaller and slender.
Where can I get the best Botox?
To ensure your safety, Botox quality, as well as the provider's medical expertise, you should receive Botox injections in a hospital or an accredited establishment whereby experienced dermatologists and aestheticians are available to provide services and appropriate advice, including the ability to treat side effects that may occur in the case of drug allergy. The following are the criteria for considering establishments when selecting Botox injections:
- Choose a hospital or an establishment that has a Health Establishment License for Organization.
- Choose a hospital or establishment that has a specialist dermatologist with treatment experience who is certified by the Medical Council of Thailand.
- Choose a hospital or establishment that only uses genuine Botox and clearly labels the brand. In addition, before injecting, the dermatologist should open the bottle and pull the Botox vial out for you to inspect.
- Choose a hospital or establishment that monitors and evaluates treatment results and provides advice on how to practice before and after Botox injections, as well as establishments that are well prepared to provide treatment if any side effects or drug allergies occur.
Botox at MedPark Hospital
Dermatology and Aesthetic Clinic, Hair Center, MedPark Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, led by a team of experienced dermatologists and beauty specialists recognized locally and internationally, are ready to diagnose, advise and treat beauty issues from head to toe holistically, including wrinkles, deep lines on the face, crow's feet, acne or dark spots from acnes with Botox to reduce wrinkles, laser to fill deep wrinkles, Picosecond laser to refine dark spots or facial mesotherapy to revitalize a more youthful skin and other aesthetic treatments using state-of-the-art medical technology and equipment, ensuring fast, accurate and safe, enabling the most treatment efficacy, while providing postoperative follow-up and care to maintain an aesthetically pleasing results of smooth finest skin, revealing youthful, growing and healthy skin every day.
