Botox facial treatments are increasingly popular in the world of aesthetic medicine due to their effectiveness in reducing wrinkles and preserving a youthful appearance. But how safe are they, and how exactly do they work?
Botox, or botulinum toxin, is a substance that is injected into the facial muscles to temporarily relax and reduce the contractions that cause wrinkles. In its diluted form, Botox is a neuromodulator that relaxes the muscles by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles, which prevents frowning and other pronounced facial expressions, thus preventing the formation of deep wrinkles by that mechanism. By using it in this way, smoother and younger skin is achieved (obtained as a result).
Is Botox safe?
The use of Botox was first approved in neurology for the treatment of eyelid spasms, more than 35 years ago, and today it is also used for some other medical conditions. In aesthetic medicine, Botox has been used for more than 20 years, and it is more important for the patient that the treatment is performed under controlled conditions by an experienced specialist doctor and that only certified preparations are used.