Botulinum treatment:

Botulinum, also known as botulinum toxin, belongs to a group of active substances used as muscle relaxants. It is extracted from the toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The application of the toxin blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from cholinergic nerve endings. This leads to flaccid paralysis of the skeletal muscles. The drug is injected locally intramuscularly at various points using a very fine needle for the temporary treatment of facial wrinkles.

The medication is injected directly into the skin at the site where it is to take effect. You will receive an individual dosage tailored to your muscle activity. The effect usually lasts for around three to six months. Most patients are satisfied with the treatment results and request follow-up treatment, which can be repeated as often as desired.

The preparation relaxes the muscle activity of the facial muscles responsible for expression lines. However, it has a different effect than fillers, which are also used in wrinkle treatment and often in combination. We use hyaluronic acid preparations, calcium hydroxylapatite, or autologous fat as fillers.

Botulinum is suitable for treating expression lines and is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures worldwide. The most common area for injections is the forehead. This includes, for example, so-called thinker’s lines or frown lines.

Eye wrinkles such as crow’s feet or smile lines can also be successfully reduced with botulinum facial treatments.

Botulinum toxin is also suitable for treating drooping corners of the mouth, upper lip wrinkles, and other areas of the face. The use of botulinum does not affect feeling or touch, but it has a different effect than fillers such as collagen, which are also used for wrinkle treatment or can be combined with wrinkle injections.

The preparation is injected directly into the skin at the desired location. The individual dosage is tailored to personal muscle activity, and the desired effect of the wrinkle injection occurs within a few days. The preparation relaxes the muscle activity of the facial muscles responsible for expression lines, and the skin becomes visibly smoother.

Experience has shown that the effects of botulinum toxin injections, which occur after only a few days, last for three to six months. Follow-up treatment is often requested by patients, who are predominantly highly satisfied, and can be repeated as often as desired. This allows for results that are almost as consistent as those achieved with a facelift, but with significantly less medical effort.

Botulinum treatment has proven particularly effective in treating excessive sweating in the armpits. It temporarily inhibits the sweat glands located directly under the skin, thereby very effectively reducing excessive sweat production.

Botulinum injections are also used successfully in the treatment of migraines and chronic tension headaches.