The principle of botulinum toxin consists in the use of the muscle relaxation properties of this product. The goal most often sought is to reduce the action of the muscles located at the level of the forehead and the eyebrows, in order to attenuate both the horizontal wrinkles and the vertical wrinkles caused by the contraction of these muscles.

Botulinum toxin treatment must be designed and managed over time: it is therefore advisable to treat gradually and avoid the risk of “overdoing it” during the first injections. It is better to have a moderately effective first session than too effective: it is therefore not desirable to want an optimal result from the first injection. In some cases, it may be necessary to practice several

injection sessions before adapting the possibilities of the product to each patient as well as possible.

The essential objective of this treatment is to reduce wrinkles and fine lines at rest and not to prevent muscle contraction: the result will therefore be judged mainly on the appearance of wrinkles at rest. Botox® helps smooth the skin relief and thus obtain a rejuvenating effect by releasing muscle tension. The result consists of an attenuation of wrinkles with the preservation of small movements.

No special preparation is necessary. On the day of the injection, you do not need to be fasting. For women, it is advisable to plan to come without make-up or to remove it before the injections.

It is very important to minimize the risk of bleeding from the treated areas by avoiding taking aspirin during the 15 days preceding the injections and the 15 days following them.

This treatment consists of a series of injections in the face. The needle is fine, and the injections are usually painless. The duration of the treatment is of the order of a few minutes.

No anesthesia is needed, a numbing cream can be applied prior to injections if needed.

Usually, the consequences of these injections are simple. Some slightly swollen marks remain for 20 to 30 minutes and then disappear. Patients can resume normal activities after the injections. During the two hours following the injections, it is recommended that you do not do intensive sports and do not lie down. It is also advisable to avoid manipulations of the face or strong massages during the 24 hours following the session.

The results are visible after a few days but for about 15 days, the effects on the face can be variable (even asymmetrical at times) before finally stabilizing.

The result obtained after the first session lasts an average of 3 to 6 months after which the injection can be repeated.