The needles used for Botox injections are extremely small. As a result, most people experience little to no discomfort during treatment. Some individuals describe a slight pinching or stinging sensation. If you’re worried about pain, your healthcare provider can apply a topical numbing gel.
Botox injections aren’t likely to harm your baby. Still, most healthcare providers recommend waiting until after you’ve given birth to undergo treatment.
Dysport and Botox are both injections made from botulinum toxins. The main difference is the potency of trace proteins found in these medications. As a result, Dysport may offer faster outcomes, but Botox may last longer. If you’re trying to decide which treatment option is right for you, talk to your healthcare provider.
Cosmetically, Botox and dermal fillers offer similar results. Both help reduce the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles. While Botox is made from botulinum toxin, dermal fillers are made from other natural or synthetic materials, including collagen, hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite. Botox injections temporarily paralyze muscles to reduce wrinkles, while dermal fillers add volume and help retain moisture. Your healthcare provider can discuss the pros and cons of each treatment and help you determine which option is best for you.
Unless your healthcare provider says otherwise, you can return to work and most activities immediately after treatment. To reduce redness, swelling or bruising:
At Emora Polyclinic – Dubai, we offer FDA-approved, top-notch brands of premium Botox treatments carried out by qualified physicians.
Our main goal is to provide accurate, natural-looking results in a safe and comfortable setting so you may look confident and fresh, free from overdone or frozen expressions.
Botulinum toxin (commonly called botox), prevents the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, thus causing paralysis or muscle relaxation. The toxin causes the disease botulism. The toxin is also used commercially for medical and cosmetic purposes.
BOTOX has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis, which cannot be managed by topical agents
Standard areas for aesthetics Botox injections include facial and the other regions that can form fine lines and wrinkles due to everyday muscle contractions and/or facial expressions such as smiling, frowning, squinting, and raising eyebrows. These areas include the glabellar region between the eyebrows, horizontal lines on the forehead, crow's feet around the eyes, and even circular bands that form around the neck secondary to platysma hyperactivity.
Side effects from cosmetic use generally result from unintended paralysis of facial muscles. These include :
Only last several months, paralysis side effects can have the same durations. At least in some cases, these effects are reported to dissipate in the weeks after treatment.
The results of Botox Cosmetic can last up to four months and may vary with each patient.
The effects of botulinum toxin injections for glabellar lines ('11's lines' between the eyes) :
Botox cost is generally determined by the number of units administered or by the area and depends on the expertise of a physician, clinic location, number of units, and treatment complexity.
