Wrinkles caused by excessive facial expressions around the eyes, between the eyebrows, and on the forehead can be treated with Botulinum T. applications.

Botulinum T. injections were first used in 1970 for treating strabismus and have been applied in aesthetic surgery since the 1990s. Since those early years, due to features such as ease and speed of application, treatment efficacy, high patient satisfaction, and predictable results, it has become increasingly popular.

What is Botulinum T.? How is it Applied?

Botulinum T. is a toxin derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum, which causes food poisoning. It works by blocking nerve stimulation in the muscles where it is applied. Therefore, the treated muscles cannot contract, and the muscles that do not contract cannot create wrinkles through mimic movements.

The application is simple and quick. It can be performed in a clinical setting. It can be applied to everyone except patients with muscle disorders and pregnant women.

One of the most important features of Botulinum T. is that it must be stored below -5 degrees Celsius and diluted within 4 hours before use. Botulinum T. that is not applied within 4 hours loses its effectiveness. After proper dilution, Botulinum T. is injected into specific areas around the eyes, between the eyebrows, on the tip of the nose, and on the forehead. Pain during injections can be prevented with local anesthetic drugs and fine-tipped insulin syringes. Undesirable results are rare when applied by an experienced doctor, and the final outcome is satisfactory.

What is the Effective Time?

The effect of Botulinum T. begins 5-7 days after application and lasts for 6 months. In some cases, it can last up to 1 year. Repeated applications can be done every 6 months.

Botulinum T. treatments are not permanent, but they remain an effective method to rewind the biological clock in aesthetic surgery. After Botulinum T., the patient’s skin appears better and younger. Many patients experience a positive change in self-confidence, which reflects in their daily lives.