What do we mean by Botox? Where is it injected?

Botox is the most common treatment in the field of cosmetic medicine in the world, as it is injected to people who want to increase the vitality of the skin and hide the wrinkles that appear in the forehead area and the edges of the eyes and even raise the side of the mouth. Botox is a toxin secreted by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum, and these toxins cause temporary paralysis of the muscle and cause the area that was injected to tighten. It is also used in the treatment of many diseases, primarily neurology and physiotherapy, and for the treatment of diseases resulting from contractures. Botox is a very simple, non-surgical injection that reduces wrinkles that appear in the face with age.

How is Botox injection done?

Botox is a twenty-minute non-surgical injection, and within a period of 10-14 days it takes effect, fast, and the person does not need time to recover after a Botox injection, as most people who inject Botox can continue their work and daily life after a direct operation. Botox is injected under The hands of specialists and experts among doctors, never leave traces, as the injection site disappears after a maximum of two hours from the operation, as the injection site is in the form of very slight redness, and we can hide the redness with a few cosmetic supplies. It is also used to treat hands. The legs and armpit area from sweating and it is also used in the treatment of migraines.

For whom is Botox injection contraindicated?

Botox is an injection that can be used permanently every 6 months. Botox injections should be avoided in people who suffer from the following conditions:

Pregnant women and women who have a baby who are breastfeeding

cancer; diabetes; pressure; Diseases such as circulatory disorders and even for anyone who uses medications and is exposed to a disease.

Also, the use of Botox should be prohibited for people who have not reached the required age, even if they have problems. Botox can be a solution. For this reason, it is not recommended to use it.

What do we mean by filler?

Aging, scars formed on the face, collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin, which are affected by the effects of sunlight and lead to a decrease in their percentage. These substances that give us smooth skin and healthy skin drop leads to the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles.

We can say that filler is an injectable substance that is used to fill voids formed under the skin. The most common use of filler is to hide wrinkles and scars. Filler is rich in collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin, which are responsible for healthy skin and soft skin.

Areas that can be injected with fillers

In fact, fillers can be used for two purposes or in the following two cases:

First, to fill in the voids, lines and wrinkles that appear with age, which gives the skin a better freshness and beauty, and the appearance of wrinkles is caused by a lack of collagen production in the first place. It can be used under the eyes to eliminate the bags that form with age, to fill under the eyes, and to hide the blackness under the eyes, and here it is called light filler.

As for the second case, which is to inflate and enlarge, some women or girls complain about some things, such as small lips, or lack of prominent jaw in the required way, or small cheeks. Filler is the ideal solution for these cases.

How is the filler injected or filled?

First, the area to be injected with the filler is anesthetized with an anesthetic cream, and ten minutes later, the filler is injected into the area to be injected or filled with a needle dedicated to the filler, and it takes about 15-20 minutes of time.

After the filler injection, a very slight swelling occurs, which disappears within two hours, and it is possible to return to his routine life directly, and among the instructions that must be adhered to is to increase drinking water significantly within two weeks after the filler injection.

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