Botox smooths facial creases on the forehead, around the eye, eyebrows, glabella lines, top of the nose, chin, lips, and jaw.This article explains where one can get Botox on their face, among other aspects.
Patients prefer botulinum toxin because of its effectiveness on deep facial creases like wrinkles and fine lines. Patients develop facial creases due to their skin’s recurring contractionsfromfacial expressions like frown lines. Skin contractions start from one’sfirst facial expression. The creases become more pronounced because the skin loses its structure. Patients also get botulinum toxin to enhance their beauty or treat inborn anomalies. Botulinum toxin injection is purely for cosmetic purposes. For realistic expectations, clients should know where they can get botulinum toxin on the face.
What Is Botox?
Botulinum toxin injection is awrinkle muscle relaxer used for cosmetic purposes. It is commonly referred to as Botox by clients. Botulinum toxin slows or stops muscle movements that cause contractions that lead to the formation of facial creases. Facial creases form due to facial contractions and collagen loss. According to Deshmukh et al. (2016), collagen helps maintain skin structure.
Where on the Face Can You Get Botox?
One can get botulinum toxin injections on the upper and lower face.
Upper Face
Forehead Lines
Forehead lines are the horizontal lines on your forehead, also known as surprise lines. The forehead lines are mostly genetic ageing and can give a client an aged look. The forehead lines appear as from the late 20s.
Frown lines
Frown lines or glabella lines are vertical creases between the eyebrows. The glabella lines give Patients a tired or angry look. Botulinum toxin injection in this area will give Patients a calm and re-energised look.
EyeBrows
Eyebrows drop as one ages and create horizontal folds on the surrounding skin. A special technique is used to lift the eyebrows to give a client a youthful look. The cosmetic doctor applies the botulinum toxin injection carefully to avoid recognisable overarches.
Top of the Nose
The contracting of the nose creates bunny lines. They appear when they crunch the nose. The cosmetic doctor injects botulinum toxin into either side of the nose to reduce the appearance of the bunny lines.
Around the Eye
Creases known as crow’s feet appear around the eyes when onesmiles; as they age, these creases are visible even when you are not smiling. The tear trough area develops creases and can appear hollow. Botulinum toxin injection to the tear trough is very cautious because the injected muscle controls the lower eyelid.
The Lower Face
Chin
The chin muscles become overactive as you age, creating a dimpled, wrinkled appearance. Botulinum toxin injection into the chin muscles helps to smooth and reduce the dimpled effect.
Lips
Fine lines develop on the lips as you age. Muscles in the lips contract while making facial expressions like smiling, which leads to the development of creases and fine lines.
Jaw
Botulinum toxin injection to the jaw helps with jaw angle and jawline.
Botox Procedure
At the cosmetic doctor’s office, the cosmetic doctor will examine one’s face and mark injection areas; this will help determine the results. Botulinum toxin results will differ from one cosmetic doctor to another and the botulinum toxin type. The cosmetic doctor will inject the marked areas with the botulinum toxin of one’s choice and massage the treated areas to align the toxin. Only the cosmetic doctor should massage the treated area. The procedure is not painful, but one can initially feel some discomfort. The procedure is sterile, and the Patients should not apply anything to the treated area that might introduce bacteria.The effect of botulinum toxin is not immediate. Patients can notice minor results after a few days and full results after a month. They can see results sooner if the area treated has shallow creases or ifa larger volume is administered.
Cost of Botox Injection
The average price for botulinum toxin is £500, depending on the botulinum toxin type. Signorini et al. (2016) explained that the cosmetic doctor’s experience, the area treated, and the number of injections determine the cost of the injection.Highly experienced cosmetic doctors charge more than the less experienced.Hospitals and cosmetic clinics sell botulinum toxin, depending on the treatment area or per unit. Medical covers do not cover cosmetic procedures; this can also contribute to the price of botulinum toxin. Some clinics over discounts to their customers when doing touch-ups.
Side Effects and Complications of Botox
According toWitmanowski & Błochowiak (2020),botulinum toxin injections are safe with minor side effects such as bruising, headache, nausea, and flu-like symptoms. These side effects subside after a few days. Side effects that last more than two weeks are uncommon; if a patient experiences prolonged side effects, they should see their cosmetic doctor.Complications with botulinum toxin are rare, but they can occur when unqualified personnel do botulinum toxin injection. Frozen facial expression and botulism-like signs and symptoms are common botulinum toxin injection complications. Borba et al. (2022) recommended avoiding lying on one face or exerting any pressure on the treated areas for at least a week. Complications like botulism-like signs and symptoms occur when botulinum toxin spreads beyond treated areas.
Frequently Asked Questions about Botox
How Long Does Botox Last on the Face?
Botulinum toxin lasts on the face for three to six months, depending on the type, amount, depth of creases, body metabolism and quality of the botulinum toxin.
Who Is a Good Client for Facial Botox?
A botulinum toxin patient should be at least 18 years old, have good health, not be pregnant or lactating, and have realistic expectations with botulinum toxin injection.
What Should a Patient Not Do After Botox?
- After botulinum toxin, a patient should not touch, rub, massage or lie on the face for at least a week.
- A patient should not make an extreme facial expression for at least 12 hours after the botulinum toxin procedure.
Conclusion
A patient can getbotulinum toxin injections on facial areas like the forehead, around the eye, eyebrows, glabella lines, top of the nose, chin, lips, and jaw. The botulinum toxin smooths creases and lines on these areas to give a patient a youthful look. Botulinum toxin helps also reduce the chances of creases forming on these facial areas in the younger patient. The cost of botulinum toxin depends on the type, the cosmetic doctor’s experience, the number of injections, and the areas treated. The botulinum toxin procedure is safe with minor complications that last for a few days. The procedure is not painful, and anaesthetics are used forpatients uncomfortable with injections.
References
Deshmukh, S. N., Dive, A. M., Moharil, R., & Munde, P. (2016). Enigmatic insight into collagen. Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology: JOMFP, 20(2), 276
Signorini, M., Liew, S., Sundaram, H., De Boulle, K. L., Goodman, G. J., Monheit, G., … & Group, G. A. C. (2016). Global aesthetics consensus: Avoiding and managing complications from hyaluronic acid fillers—evidence-and opinion-based review and consensus recommendations. Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 137(6), 961.
Witmanowski, H., & Błochowiak, K. (2020). The whole truth about botulinum toxin – a review. Postepy dermatologii i alergologii, 37(6), 853–861. https://doi.org/10.5114/ada.2019.82795
MS, University of Latvia
I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.
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