Botox is the most popular anti-aging treatment, boasting its high efficiency in eliminating facial wrinkles, folds, fine lines, and sagging skin to produce smoother, tighter skin. It has a rich history in dermatology, being around for more than 25 years, thus leading to countless clinical studies surrounding its efficacy and safety. It offers quick and optimal outcomes with less downtime and minimal risks, perfect for individuals constantly on the go.
Yeppeun Skin Clinic in Dubai offers a wide range of skin injectables, including Botox, ensuring they are FDA-approved for their safety and efficacy, thus bringing you the best and most satisfying results. Whether you want to reduce your facial wrinkles and lines or stop excessive underarm sweating, we are here to help you achieve young-looking skin with our highly effective Botox injectables!
What is Botox?
Botox is the short term used cosmetically for Botulinum toxin, popularly referred to by patients. It has been around in medicine for decades due to its excellent effects against neurological diseases like botulism. It has found its way into the aesthetic industry, and dermatologists have recommended it as an anti-aging treatment, eliminating wrinkles and fine lines.
Botox injectables mainly contain the Botulinum toxin of a particular strain of bacteria, which is then purified to become safe for administration. It smooths wrinkles and folds by relaxing the contracted muscles, usually caused by repetitive motions or facial expressions. This anti-aging treatment is highly recommended for patients in their 30s and above. It can also prevent excessive sweating, especially in the underarms, treat overly tense jaw muscles, and shape the calves for a much slimmer appearance.
How Does Botox Work?
There are two main reasons wrinkles develop, usually on the forehead and around the eyes. For one, they are caused by repetitive, overused, or overworked muscles and form dynamic wrinkles. Secondly, wrinkles may form due to environmental factors such as sun damage and are called static wrinkles. Also, wrinkles are more prominent when the skin ages, which is why most individuals find ways to reduce or eliminate the appearance of such marks.
Botox is the most popular way to treat wrinkles, producing quick results without significant downtime. It works by preventing facial muscles from moving for a limited time. Botox blocks the nerve signals in the facial muscles, paralyzing them temporarily and preventing them from contracting. This results in a smooth skin texture free from wrinkles, folds, and fine lines. Botox is commonly applied to frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and jawlines.
The Botox formulation is made from the same toxin that is said to cause botulism but in a more diluted and purified form, approved for use by the FDA in the United Arab Emirates. This particular toxin is extracted from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, then purified and diluted to be safe for injection into the body. As Botox blocks certain chemical signals from nerves that cause muscles to contract, it can also prevent neck spasms, lazy eye, and hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), making it a versatile anti-aging treatment.
What are the Different Types of Botox Treatment?
Botox treatments have various types depending on their particular use and benefit. For one, Botox, on its own, is an excellent anti-aging solution that mainly reduces wrinkle formation. It is especially recommended for those in their mid-20s and above who have developed fine lines and wrinkles that can be slightly visible on the face. Aside from anti-aging, Yeppeun Skin Clinic also offers different types of Botox injections, which can be administered to the jaw, underarms, and body.
Jaw Botox
Jaw Botox, or Masseter Botox, is among the most popular skin treatments in Korean skincare trends that trickled down to the east, reaching Dubai. Jaw Botox can make you look more youthful without having to undergo surgery. As the name suggests, it targets shaping the jaw by relaxing the masseter muscle, resulting in a slimmer and more contoured jawline.
Main Benefits of Jaw Botox
- Reduces pain and discomfort for those who grind their teeth at night.
- Effective treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders which can often cause pain, jaw stiffness, and other symptoms.
- Reduce overly tensed muscles in the jaw, thus improving jaw function.
- Reduce jaw size and contour the jawline, producing a more pleasant appearance.
Anti-Sweat Botox
Some individuals suffer from hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating from their armpits, which can be burdensome during their daily activities. Botox effectively decreases sweat production in only 2 weeks after treatment, as supported by a study that found a 90% reduction in sweat after Botox was used. When injected, it blocks the release of a certain chemical neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which binds with your sweat glands, signaling the release of sweat. Patients who suffer from hyperhidrosis have overactive sweat glands, and when treated with Botox, sweating can be blocked as the neurotoxin paralyzes the nerve signals to the sweat glands. This is best for those who suffer from excessive sweating and oily skin and want to stay fresh under the heat of Dubai’s sun.
Main Benefits of Anti-Sweat Botox
- Primarily reduces excessive underarm sweating.
- Effective for those who sweat excessively even when they relax, especially during the summer season.
- It is especially for those who do not want the burden to think about their underarm sweating issue.
- Produces minimal pain when injected in the armpits.
- FDA-approved to be safe and effective
Calf/Trap Botox
Botox not only reduces the appearance of wrinkles but also contours and enhances how your calves or traps look. The calf and trap muscles can broaden and thicken in size, creating an unflattering appearance of the shoulders and legs. With Botox, these muscles can drastically slim down and give it a more defined shape. This type of Botox primarily targets the calves and trapezius muscles. It is often called the traptox or Barbie Botox, which refers to the doll’s angular shoulder line forming a more elongated neck and slim shoulders.
Main Benefits of Calf/Trap Botox
- Reduces overly tense muscles in the calf or shoulder area.
- Significantly reduces the calves’ size, creating a more sculpted look.
- Also reduces the trapezius muscle size for a slimmer shoulder appearance.
Skin Botox
Skin Botox or mesobotox is now the biggest and most popular injectable trend in South Korea. It has become a staple in the Korean skincare routine, with clinics performing the procedure several times daily. Not only can Botox treat wrinkles and fine lines, but it can also target enlarged pores. Skin Botox is simply instant glass skin in a bottle. It also uses the same neurotoxin in the classic Botox formulations (purified and diluted Botulinum toxin extracted from a particular strain of Clostridium botulinum). However, the difference lies in where Skin Botox is injected. It is done by micro-injecting Botox into pores to create an all-over smoothing effect. Unlike a standard Botox procedure, Skin Botox is not administered into the muscles to produce an effect but only injected into the outer layer of the skin, giving the face a subtle lift and glow.
Main Benefits of Skin Botox
- It can visibly reduce and tighten enlarged pores.
- It can also block excessive oil and sweat glands production.
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines in the face.
- Reduces facial redness, making it ideal for people with acne-prone skin and pigmentation.
- Results last as long as the classic Botox treatment (about 2 to 3 months).
Precautions and Aftercare:
- You may develop slight redness and “mosquito-looking” bumps in the skin for a day or two after your procedure.
- You may experience slight bruising that will gradually fade after treatment.
- Avoid peeling products, retinol, or anything that dries out your skin for a week.
- Gently wash your face and use a rejuvenation cream as a moisturizer.
- Apply sunblock with at least an SPF 30+ for a week.
What Happens During a Botox Treatment?
Before every aesthetic treatment, you must consult a professional to determine which type of botulinum injection would suit you after considering your preferences and condition. Once you have already been given a treatment plan, your Botox procedure will begin.
Although most patients do not feel much pain during the procedure, some may choose to numb their skin before the procedure, especially if they are being treated for sweaty underarms. The following are how a Botox procedure generally goes.
- Ten minutes before the treatment, numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for classic Botox procedures. The icing method is used to numb the area for Jaw and Underarm Botox. While for Skin Botox treatment, the numbing cream is applied for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Then, the area is disinfected before injecting Botox.
- Lastly, Botox is administered according to the treatment area. For example, standard Botox, Jaw Botox, Underarm Botox, and Calf/Trap Botox are injected into the target muscles, avoiding nerves and muscles that can affect your natural facial expression. On the other hand, Skin Botox is administered only on the surface of the skin in different parts of the face.
It takes less than 5 minutes to use the Botox solution per syringe. When accounting for the numbing cream application, the whole procedure will take about 30 to 40 minutes at the most. The number of sessions you need to achieve optimal outcomes will depend on the treatment area and the severity of your wrinkles or condition. However, a patient typically needs around 3 sessions and a maintenance treatment after 4 to 6 months from the initial procedure. As a skin clinic primarily focusing on Korean skincare treatments, learn how Botox is done in South Korea here!
What Can You Expect After Your Botox Procedure?
Since anesthesia is not required to be administered during Botox, there is no downtime or the need for a long recovery period after the procedure. However, slight redness and bruising will appear in the treatment area that will gradually subside in a day or two. Hence, you may resume your daily activities without any worries. However, cautionary measures must be considered, such as avoiding touching, rubbing, or massaging your face, especially in treated areas for a week, because it may cause the botulinum toxin to spread or migrate to another area. If it does, it could cause temporary facial weakness or drooping.
Results may be visible about 2 to 3 days after the treatment, but it can take several weeks to see the full effect. Continuous improvement will last about 3 to 4 months, which is usually how long Botox’s effects last. To maintain the effect of a smoother appearance and controlled sweating of the underarms, you will need regular follow-up treatments with an interval of 3 months from the initial treatment.
If you have more questions about the procedure, feel free to contact us and speak to our experts! Our well-trained staff will guide you from consultation, diagnostic tests, and the procedure until your recovery. Book your first appointment at Dubai’s very own Korean skin clinic, Yeppeun! Achieve a youthful appearance, refreshed underarms, and elegant-looking shoulders and legs with our Botox injections!
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