Botulinum toxin to remove wrinkles from the forehead between the eyebrows and the forehead of men. The number of men who undergo this type of treatment in order to eliminate some of the first signs of aging, which in the case of men tend to be concentrated mainly on the forehead, is increasing.
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When talking about aesthetic treatments with respect to men, one usually always thinks of techniques to define the jaw, for example, but many men also want to eliminate their first wrinkles and with that the passage of age is not so evident. That’s when botox and its ability to eliminate expression signs may come into play.
What is Botulinum Toxin
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Botulinum toxin is a drug that temporarily inhibits the action of the mimic muscles of the face, reducing the formation of expression lines. There are seven types of botulinum neurotoxin (A, B, C1, D, E, F, and G) derived from highly selected laboratory strains of Clostridium Botulinum bacteria. Those usable in humans and currently on the market are type A (Vistabex, Vistabel, Botox, Botoxin, Dysport, Azzalure and Bocouture) and type B (Myobloc and Neurobloc).
In its beginnings, botulinum toxin was used in medicine to prevent neuromuscular spasms of the eyelids and to correct strabismus, but from 1987 it began to be used in the United States also in the field of cosmetic surgery. In Spain, the use of botulinum toxin was limited to three drugs, including Vistabex, which is perhaps, together with Botox, one of the most widely used in the world for the treatment of glabellar wrinkles in patients no older than 65. years provided that the preparation is injected by a specialist in plastic surgery, dermatology, neurology or maxillofacial surgery. The other two equally valid botulinum toxins are called Azzalure, produced by Galderma, and Bocouture, produced by Merz.
Botulinum toxin to remove wrinkles between the eyebrows and forehead in men
Botulinum toxin is indicated for the treatment of expression lines (dynamic) on the upper part of the face (forehead and periocular region), although the drug has only been approved for the treatment of glabellar lines (ie, wrinkles that form between the eyebrows).
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Another important indication for the use of botulinum toxin is “hyperhidrosis”, that is, excessive sweating in the armpits, hands or feet that can be effectively eliminated with this treatment, but we are going to focus on the intervention to eliminate wrinkles between the eyebrows and forehead that are usually the first to appear with age.
How is botulinum toxin used?
Botulinum toxin is injected in very small doses into the affected regions using a syringe equipped with a very fine needle.
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The treatment with Botox is ambulatory, without hospitalization and without anesthesia and lasts about 15-20 minutes. During the treatment the patient may have a tingling sensation like that left by a prick. After the infiltration, the face is slightly reddened only at the points where the injection was made and only for a few minutes. Occasionally a small bruise may appear but it tends to be reabsorbed after a few days. After 10 minutes of infiltration, it is possible to return to work and carry out normal daily activities. It is recommended to wait about ten days before exposing yourself to the sun.
What type of anesthesia is practiced?
Botox treatment does not require any type of anesthesia as it is practically painless.
Where are the injections performed?
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Botulinum toxin injections are made into mimic muscles and leave no visible marks.
How long does the treatment with botulinum toxin last?
Botulinum toxin treatment is reversible, lasts a few minutes and leaves no visible sequelae that prevent immediate resumption of daily activities. This explains the great success and rapid diffusion of this new treatment in the aesthetic field.
What type of result can be achieved with this type of treatment?
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By temporarily inhibiting the action of mimic facial muscles, botulinum toxin reduces the formation of expression lines. The relaxing effect of the mimic muscles and the attenuation of wrinkles begins about 4 days after the treatment and lasts about 3-6 months, after which it is possible to repeat the treatment periodically. The aesthetic result in the treated regions is so satisfactory that in recent years botulinum toxin has practically replaced forehead lift surgery.
How much does this treatment cost
Botulinum toxin has a cost that depends on the amount of product used. For small treated areas, the cost can vary from €250 to a complete facial treatment that is around €500. The patient must ensure that the doctor uses one of the three botulinum toxins currently authorized in Spain, which are Vistabex, Azzalure and Bocouture.
Is botulinum toxin safe?
Yes. In all these years there have never been any serious side effects from the use of this drug, but as with all drugs it is always possible for the patient to develop allergies and intolerances to the toxin or to some excipient.
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Will my wrinkles get worse if I stop the treatment?
Since Botox temporarily inhibits mimic muscle contraction, expression lines will gradually begin to reappear if treatment is discontinued.
Does Botox alter the physiognomy of the face?
Botox has the effect of relaxing only the muscle into which it is injected and is used in minimal amounts suitable for the treatment of facial furrows. For this reason, injections of an adequate amount of Botox guarantee a natural expression and do not alter the physiognomy of the face.
What is the difference between Botox and fillers?
Botox is indicated for the treatment of expression lines (dynamic wrinkles) caused by the contraction of facial muscles. Fillers, for their part, are used to correct static wrinkles due to skin aging, which over time tends to lose its ability to regenerate subcutaneous tissue, creating depressions. Fillers are used to fill in these depressions by lifting the skin and smoothing wrinkles.
