Botox Applications

Botox is a toxin derived from a bacterium called C. botulinum. It affects the nerve–muscle junction in the treated area and blocks the muscles from working. After botulinum toxin was first tested for the treatment of strabismus in 1977 and approved by the FDA for strabismus treatment in 1989, the areas in which botox is used developed rapidly and it entered cosmetic use. Today, botox applications performed for cosmetic purposes are the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the world.
Facial Botox
Wrinkles form on the mid-brow, forehead, around the eyes and over the nose because of repetitive facial expressions and because our skin is thin in these areas. Where botox is applied, by partially or completely limiting these expressions a more taut, radiant and rested appearance is achieved. Numbing creams are applied before the procedure. After a 15-minute waiting period, the botox procedure is performed by the doctor on the targeted areas using very fine needles. After the procedure the patient can return to daily life. Botox reaches the desired effect over a period of about 14 days; drooping brow tips are lifted and the skin takes on a more radiant appearance. If deemed necessary, minor touch-ups are made with additional doses after the 14-day period. The effect of botox lasts approximately 4 months on average. When repeated every 4–6 months, even settled lines are reduced each time and the formation of new wrinkles is prevented.
After botox applied in correct and natural doses, facial expressions are not lost; on the contrary, when you look in the mirror you have a much more rested and refreshed expression.

There is no strict age limit for starting botox; it can vary depending on our muscle and skin characteristics. If we have very strong muscles and related wrinkles or lines, starting in our 20s before the lines settle allows us to benefit more. If we do not have pronounced muscle and expression movements, botox is not necessary even at an advanced age. Rather than age, the anatomical characteristics of this area determine the age at which to start botox. You can obtain the most reliable information about the age to start botox as a result of your doctor’s examination and analysis of your skin.

Masseter Botox (Teeth-Clenching Treatment)
The masseter muscle, located on both sides of the jaw and the strongest muscle in our face, causes problems such as headaches, teeth clenching and teeth grinding when it becomes excessively enlarged due to stress, teeth clenching, a gum-chewing habit or genetic reasons. In addition, the outward enlargement of this muscle causes the face to appear squared.

With the botox applied to this area, our aim is to reduce patients’ teeth clenching and grinding, to slim the face by reducing the volume of the muscle, and to reduce the headaches that develop due to teeth clenching. Numbing creams are applied before the procedure. After a 15-minute waiting period, the injection is performed with the help of very fine-tipped needles. After the procedure, which takes about 10–15 minutes, the patient returns to daily life. The full effect is seen within 3 weeks. With repeated applications, the aim is a slimming of the patient’s face and a reduction of the teeth-clenching habit. Whether there is a teeth-clenching problem, masseter enlargement and the related widening of the face can again be determined as a result of your doctor’s examination.

Nefertiti and Platysma Botox

A long neck with a defined jawline has been described as a sign of beauty since the era of Ancient Egypt. Named after the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti, this method uses botox to make the neck and jawline more defined. The platysma muscles along the lower jawline and in the neck area are targeted.
With botox carefully applied along the neck and jawline, because the muscles are relaxed, the aim is to lift the sagging skin; the skin in this area is tightened to make it more taut and smooth, so that the region looks more vibrant and aesthetic. Numbing creams are applied before the procedure. After a 15-minute waiting period, the injection is performed with the help of very fine-tipped needles. After the procedure, which takes about 10–15 minutes, the patient returns to daily life. The full effect is seen within 3 weeks. It is an effective method in suitable patients and can be added to your aesthetic procedure when your doctor deems it necessary.

Trapezius (Trapezius–Barbie) Botox

In this procedure, applied with botulinum toxin injection to achieve a longer and straighter neck appearance, the trapezius muscles located along the neck–shoulder line are relaxed. In this way the shoulders relax and drop downward. As a result, the person achieves a longer neck appearance.

Trapezius Botox not only makes the neck look longer but also improves the person’s posture by reducing tension.

Today, many people spending long hours at a desk or carrying heavy bags causes the trapezius muscles to tense far more than they should, leading to neck pain and posture disorders. With Trapezius Botox (Barbie Botox), the aim is to relieve this tension and thereby improve the person’s posture. Numbing creams are applied before the procedure. After a 15-minute waiting period, the injection is performed with the help of very fine-tipped needles. After the procedure, which takes about 10–15 minutes, the patient returns to daily life. The full effect is seen within 3 weeks. It is an effective method in suitable patients and can be added to your aesthetic procedure when your doctor deems it necessary.