Through various facial rejuvenation techniques, wrinkles can be eliminated, the facial contour redefined, sagging prevented, and a brighter, blemish-free skin achieved, among many other aesthetic enhancements. Nowadays, there are a large number of facial rejuvenation techniques in order to achieve a younger and fresher appearance.

A Rejuvenating Treatment

We consider rejuvenating treatments to be all those procedures we undergo to restore our skin to the appearance it had years ago. The passage of time and our lifestyle habits leave their mark on our skin in the form of spots, sagging, and wrinkles. All these issues need to be addressed together to regain the youthful look of our skin.

Botox, the Most Popular Rejuvenation Procedure

Undoubtedly, Among the treatments available, the injection of botulinum toxin is especially pursued, and here is why: the active ingredient in the substance known as Botox cancels the nerve signals to the muscles, producing a temporary non-invasive paralysis. When the nerve -muscle communication is blocked, the muscle relaxes and decreases its contraction, softening fine lines and wrinkles and preventing their future formation.

One of the greatest benefits of botulinum toxin is that it leaves the skin smoother without altering facial expression, maintaining the natural appearance of the skin. Sometimes, depending on the patient’s needs, Botox treatment is combined with the injection of facial filler materials, especially hyaluronic acid.

Although the majority of patients who look for Botox treatment are women, an increasing number of men are seeking to achieve a more relaxed appearance in their faces through botulinum toxin treatment as well.

Areas for Botox Treatment

Botox treats and improves dynamic wrinkles, those formed by facial movements when expressing emotions.  The areas that traditionally respond best to botulinum toxin treatment are the vertical lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet, and horizontal lines on the forehead, but it will always depend on individual needs. However, with very low doses, expression wrinkles can be treated in areas such as:

• Forehead lines
• Frown lines (glabellar area)
• Eyebrow lift
• Crow’s feet
• Bunny lines
• Nasolabial folds
• Radial lip lines and downturned smile
• Marionette lines
• Chin line
• Neck bands

Results of a Rejuvenating Treatment with Botox

The goal of botulinum toxin treatment is the relaxation of specific muscles that have become strengthened over time due to our facial expressions, achieving a rested appearance.

This effect is especially noticeable in the gaze (with the discreet lifting of the eyebrow), in the frown (corrects the angry appearance associated with wrinkles in this area) and generally in any other area where facial gestures make expression lines noticeable.

Duration of Botox Effect

The effects of botulinum toxin usually begin about four days after the injection although the maximum effect is seen at two weeks, when we typically review our patients to adjust the treatment in cases that require it. The average duration of botulinum toxin can vary between six and eight months. Typically, two sessions per year are required, depending on each case and the desired result by the patient.