Smoothing out mimic wrinkles

Botulinum toxin, popularly known as Botox, is a substance that has been used for over 20 years in aesthetic medicine, with the main goal of smoothing out wrinkles. Botox works by blocking nerve conduction, which leads to the relaxation of facial muscles responsible for the formation of wrinkles. The smoothing effect appears shortly after the procedure and lasts for several months. The procedure using Botox is particularly popular among individuals who want to reduce the visibility of wrinkles in the upper part of the face. It is an effective way to eliminate "frown lines" between the eyebrows, horizontal forehead wrinkles, and "crow's feet" around the eyes. It is worth noting that Botox is a non-invasive procedure, which means it does not require surgical intervention or prolonged recovery.

Mimic wrinkles arise as a result of reducing skin elasticity and reducing its firmness on the face. The first mimic wrinkles appear around the age of twenty-five. As a rule, the so-called crow's feet, lion's wrinkle and horizontal forehead wrinkles and nasolabial folds are the most visible. Over the years, as a result of repetitive facial expressions, wrinkles and furrows deepen. The formation of wrinkles, apart from the passage of time, is also influenced by: ultraviolet rays, improper nutrition, unhygienic lifestyle, excessive facial expressions, as well as incorrect head position during sleep, or too little sleep.

Botulinum toxin injection treatment removes facial mimic wrinkles, which include:

• Crow's feet - wrinkles around the eyes in the temple area. They are the first sign of skin sagging. The injection of botulinum toxin in this area reduces wrinkles and smoothens the skin around the temples.
• Wrinkles between the eyebrows - vertical wrinkles in the area between the eyebrows, usually single but sometimes two or three. The lion's wrinkle between the eyebrows gives the face a stern and aged look. Eliminating this wrinkle with botulinum toxin and possibly hyaluronic acid allows for a fresh and cheerful facial expression.
• Forehead horizontal wrinkles - horizontal wrinkles related to facial expressions and occurring in people with well-trained frontal muscle. Eliminating wrinkles involves weakening these muscles with botulinum toxin. The skin becomes smooth within a few days after the treatment.
• Marionette wrinkles - sunken corners of the mouth and slight skin folds running from the mouth corners downward give a sad face appearance - "downturned mouth". Drooping mouth corners often also give a tired facial expression. The injection of botulinum toxin restores the corners of the mouth to their natural position or, depending on the dose, lifts them, restoring a cheerful expression to the entire face.
• Vertical wrinkles of the upper lip - known as smoker's wrinkles, although they can occur in individuals who never smoked. They usually appear after the age of 45 but can also be present in younger individuals.
• Indented chin - adds age to our appearance and can give the impression of a stern face, hence it is called a "witch's chin". The formation of dimples on the chin caused by a decrease in collagen and subcutaneous fat tissue with age, as well as increased activity of the chin muscle, can add years. The use of botulinum toxin to smooth the chin will soften the appearance and rejuvenate the face. Additionally, this procedure to some extent prevents the lower lip from protruding with age.
• Neck - thanks to botulinum toxin injection treatments on the neck, we can smooth out Venus rings, i.e., horizontal neck wrinkles, and the "turkey neck" - vertical folds of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Botulinum toxin starts to work after 2-3 days after injection but the final effect is visible after around a week and it lasts till 6 months. After further treatments results can last significantly longer. The results are visible both for young people, where wrinkles are not deep and often are completely eliminated, as well as for more mature patients, where significant reduction of the existing ones and prevention for the new ones to appear occurs. The face looks natural and its expression is softened.

Complete removal of deep wrinkles may require supplementary treatment as filling them with hyaluronic acid. Botulinum toxin can be combined with other methods of face lifting.

• Allergy to botulinum toxin type A or human albumin,
• Neuromuscular junction diseases( myasthenia gravis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome)
• Flu
• Aminoglycoside antibiotics intake (eg. gentamicin)
• Extensive skin injuries
• Before facial plastic surgery treatments, also using silicone
• Pregnancy and lactation period

The cost of a botox procedure depends on the amount of units of botulinum toxin used for the treatment of a specific area and the type of product. It is worth noting that the price of botox for wrinkles at Ambasada Urody includes not only the product itself, but also a professional consultation before the procedure, during which the patient's expectations and desired results are discussed. The price also includes a follow-up visit after the procedure.