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What is Botox Cosmetic?
Botox Cosmetic is an injectable wrinkle muscle relaxer. It uses botulinum toxin type A, specifically Onabotulinumtoxin A, to temporarily paralyze muscle. This reduces the appearance of facial wrinkles. A Botox treatment is minimally invasive. It’s considered a safe, effective treatment for fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. It can also be used on the forehead between the eyes.
Botox was originally FDA approved in 1989 for the treatment of blepharospasm and other eye muscle problems. In 2002, the FDA approved the use of Botox for a cosmetic treatment for moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. It was approved by the FDA for treatment of wrinkles around the corners of the eyes (crow’s feet) in 2013.
According to a 2016 clinical study, Botox is a simple, safe, and effective treatment for reduction of forehead wrinkles.
In 2016, over 4.5 million procedures were performed using Botox and similar medication to fight wrinkles. This type of procedure is the number one nonsurgical cosmetic procedure in the United States.
How Does Botox Work?
By preventing the movement of some muscles that cause wrinkles or deeper skin lines, Botox can dramatically smooth the skin. This compound is injected into the muscles that raise the eyebrows so that the normal state of the person’s face can be maintained with the usual movements of the eyebrows. Botox treatment is also very effective in eliminating the frown lines.
As age goes up, the forehead, for example, drops and its muscles try to compensate for the droop by lifting it. This causes muscle contraction and ultimately wrinkles on both sides of the forehead. Repeated frowning is also another cause of forehead wrinkles or ‘worry lines’. Botox injection is the solution.
Botox Injection Procedure in Iran
There are a lot of cosmetic clinics in Iran which offer Botox injections. It is not painful and does not require anesthesia usually. After disinfection of the skin, the doctor uses insulin syringes to inject small amounts of Botox into the top of the eyebrows, the forehead and around the eyes.
The injections take 5 to 10 minutes. As each patient receives advice and he/she is photographed before and after treatment, the entire process takes about 30 minutes.
Preparing for Botox Cosmetic
Botox Cosmetic involves a nonsurgical, in-office treatment. It requires minimal preparation. You should let your treatment provider know about your medical history, allergies, or medical conditions before your procedure. Your treatment provider should be a licensed physician, a physician assistant, or a nurse.
You might need to remove all your makeup and cleanse the treatment area before the procedure. You may also need to avoid blood-thinning medicine like aspirin to reduce the risk of bruising.
What areas of the body can be treated with Botox Cosmetic?
Cosmetically, the injectable can be used in the following areas:
The area between the eyebrows (glabellar region), to treat moderate to severe frown lines,
Around the eyes, commonly known as crow’s feet lines.
Botox also received FDA approval to treat various medical problems, including:
Overactive bladder,
Excessive underarm sweating,
Lower limb spasticity,
Chronic migraines.
Are there any risks or side effects?
Minor bruising or discomfort may occur, but should improve within a few days. Other side effects may include:
Swelling or drooping in the eyelid area, tiredness, headache, neck pain, double vision, dry eyes, allergic reactions, such as rash, itching, or asthma symptoms;
Contact your provider immediately if any of these side effects occur.
What to expect after Botox Cosmetic
Avoid rubbing, massaging, or applying any pressure to the treated area. These actions can cause Botox Cosmetic to spread to other areas of the body. This can negatively affect your results. When being injected between the brows, do not lie down or bend over for three to four hour. Doing so may cause the Botox to slip under the orbital rim. This could possibly cause an eyelid droop.
There is little to no downtime expected after the treatment. You should be able to resume normal activities immediately in most cases.
It’s important to understand possible improvements and have realistic expectations. Noticeable results can be expected within 1-2 days post-treatment. The full effect of Botox Cosmetic typically lasts up to four months. It can also help prevent the return of fine lines through relaxing the muscles.
Additional Botox injections can be administered to maintain your results.
What Types of Botox Are Used in Iran?
Different brands of botulinum toxin are available in Iran. Dysport and Neuronox are the best and most effective brands of this substance, the former being made in the UK and the latter in South Korea. Although they are more expensive than other brands of botulinum toxin, their quality is very high and they last longer.
Botox Recovery: What to Expect?
There’s not any specific recovery period for Botox treatment. It may cause a burning infusion and mild redness that will subside within a few hours. Some patients may also experience bruising for a few days after the injection.
It is advisable to avoid lying down after getting an injection and avoid rubbing the injection site until Botox is fully absorbed into the muscles of the injection site.
Usually, one or two days after the injection, the wrinkles gradually disappear, and this lasts for 3 to 6 months. After this time, the effect of Botox disappears and the wrinkles will appear again. At this time, it can be repeated if the injection is desired.
Botox vs. Dysport
To date, two types of botulinum toxins are more popular for injection as a cosmetic treatment: Dysport and Botox. Both are more or less similar except that Dysport should be injected in a greater amount and it sometimes lasts longer.
Botox vs. Dermal Fillers
Botox and dermal fillers are two non-surgical procedures both used to treat undesirable wrinkles and lines appeared on your skin due to aging or something else.
While Botox reduces the wrinkles, dermal fillers, as the name suggests, add volume to the skin. Fillers are used around the mouth, in the lips or cheeks. Botox does a great job for the lines resulting from muscle contraction. Dermal fillers, however, fill the lines which are always present, no matter you’re frowning or contracting the skin’s muscles.
Botox Cost in Iran
Depending on the doctor, commercial brand of the substance, clinic, dose of injection, depth of the wrinkles, and pre-op tests, Botox in Iran costs from around $10-$15 per unit. The total price for each injection would fall somewhere between $100 to $150.
