Botulinum Toxin

Do you suffer from wrinkles or fine lines on your face? Then it's probably due to muscle tension and use. As we age, we all experience this. Some people just experience them a little earlier or a little more than others. Fine lines and wrinkles can be very bothersome. Fortunately, a botulinum toxin treatment offers the perfect solution! Botulinum toxin is a type of muscle relaxant that temporarily paralyzes the so-called "wrinkle muscles." As a result, your wrinkles will temporarily soften or even disappear. Too good to be true? Absolutely not! But keep in mind that this treatment is a temporary solution and must be repeated for lasting results.

Where exactly do those pesky lines come from? When your face is completely relaxed, wrinkles are (almost) invisible. But when you speak or listen, you automatically make different facial expressions. Just try to notice! These facial expressions constantly tense voluntary and involuntary muscles. Over the years, these muscles cause the familiar wrinkles. You often see them on the forehead, between the eyebrows, and in the crow's feet along the eyes.

Do you want to (temporarily) put an end to those annoying crow's feet? Or would you like to get rid of that wrinkle between your eyebrows? In that case, a Botulinum Toxin treatment could be the perfect solution! By injecting this special protein directly into your wrinkle-causing muscles, we block the transmission of impulses from the nerves to the muscles. Sounds complicated, but essentially, the muscles are numbed. This prevents both conscious and unconscious muscle contractions, and your wrinkles will be barely visible, if at all. Fantastic, right?!

It sounds a bit scary: a protein injected into the muscle. Fortunately, Botulinum Toxin has been used in medicine for years, and countless studies have been conducted on its effects and potential side effects. Based on both short-term and long-term effects, we can confidently say that using Botulinum Toxin is completely safe. Of course, as long as the treatment is performed by a qualified physician with the necessary knowledge and experience. So don't worry!

Generally, there are no complications following treatment with botulinum toxin. Thanks to the low dosage, even allergic reactions are unlikely. However, you may experience:

• In some cases, patients experience a headache after treatment. This usually subsides after 3 to 5 days.
• A small percentage – about 1 to 2 percent – have antibodies against botulinum toxin. In that case, the treatment is unfortunately (almost) ineffective.
• There's a small chance of flu-like symptoms (mild fever, muscle aches, fatigue). However, these will disappear after a few days.
• Finally, a complication such as a drooping eyelid may occur, this is also rare, but you will be informed about this before the treatment by your practitioner.

Botulinum toxin is not 100% safe in every case. There are several situations and conditions where the use of this protein is strongly discouraged. For example, we will postpone treatment in the event of fever, illness, or infection/irritation. Botulinum toxin treatment is also temporarily unsuitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Do you have a permanent filler or is there a malignant disease (such as melanoma) in the area to be treated? Unfortunately, we cannot treat you with botulinum toxin in that case. Do you have a condition related to your muscle activity, such as Eaton Lambert Syndrome? In that case too, we cannot treat you with botulinum toxin.

Immediately after the Botulinum Toxin treatment, the treated area may be red and swollen. This is perfectly normal, and the results will become more visible after 2 to 5 days. Optimal results will be visible after 10 to 14 days. This will last for approximately 3 to 4 months, depending on factors such as your age and muscle activity. If the treatment wears off and you notice the effect is becoming less visible, you can simply repeat the treatment! In some cases, a repeat treatment can extend the visible effect.