The history of Botox dates back more than 120 years. It was first discovered in the late 19th century by a Belgian scientist. Clostridium botulinum, която е отговорна за синтезирането на т.нар ботулинов токсин. Белгиецът е имал за задача да разкрие причините зад масово хранително натравяне от консумация на колбаси (инфекциозното заболяване „ботулизъм“). През 1920 учени от Калифорнийския университет правят първи опити да изолират ботулиновия токсин, което им отнема над 20 години. През 1970 започва използването му за лечение на кривогледство. По време на терапиите се установява, че токсинът също изглажда и бръчките в зоната между веждите.След като е била доказана неговата ефективност Американската Allergan лицензира лечението и брандира продукта си Ботокс.
Whenever we make any movements with our face, the nerves send impulses to the muscles that make them contract and relax, which also allows us to make different types of facial expressions. The insertion of Botox blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscle, leading to its permanent relaxation - i.e. without shortening. This also prevents the formation of creases. It is for this reason that Botox is effective in removing wrinkles formed by muscle movement, but not those resulting from skin relaxation. It can be said that Botox stops the formation of wrinkles and prevents the appearance of new ones. The logic is that the fewer facial expressions we make, the smoother our face will remain.
Botulinum toxin is used in medicine to treat muscle cramps, strabismus, profuse sweating (hyperhidrosis) and other conditions related to the neuromuscular system, and new fields of application continue to be discovered.
In aesthetic medicine, it is used to treat various areas on the face. Botox placement shows best results on the upper face and more specifically:
It can also be used to lift the eyebrows by increasing the distance between the eyelid and the eyebrow. This removes the tired look and makes the face look fresher.
Botox insertion goes quickly, in about 10-15 minutes. In most cases, there is no need to numb the area, but a local anaesthetic cream can be applied if the patient wishes. First, a careful disinfection of the area where the Botox is to be inserted is performed. Small amounts are then injected using a fine needle into precisely defined areas. The sensation during the procedure is of a slight prickling. Due to the size of the needle, the feeling of discomfort is minimal. The advantage of the therapy is that you can return to your normal routine immediately afterwards and do not need to recover.
Prior to the procedure, each patient at SanaMedic undergoes a mandatory consultation with a dermatologist to determine the best approach or combination of methods to achieve your desired result. Contraindications are checked for and each person's individual features are taken into consideration to ensure health and safety.
The initial effects of Botox can be seen within the first 3 days after the procedure, with the final result occurring within about two weeks afterwards. The average duration of the effect is about 3-4 months, especially when Botox is first administered. Usually, with subsequent treatments, a prolonged effect is seen - 4 to 6 months. The rate at which your body breaks down the botulinum toxin is a determining factor.
A key factor in achieving the best and safest results is to carefully select the specialist who will be giving you Botox. Its precise injection is extremely important in order to avoid possible side effects and damage to health. Also, the product that will be inserted should have a certificate of origin and quality.
All of our products have a European certificate of quality and origin. And our dermatologists attend numerous trainings and conferences, constantly upgrading their expertise. This is what ensures the high quality of the services we offer.
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ONE UNIT – BGN 12 – 14 (6.13 – 7.16 €) |
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WHOLE FOREHEAD - BGN 400 - 450 (204.52 – 230.08 €) for a single procedure |
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ZONE EYES BGN - 350 - 400 (178.95 – 204.52 €) for a single procedure |
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WHOLE FACE - BGN 700 - 800 (357.90 – 409.03 €) for a single procedure |
You should not stand bent over for 4-5 hours after therapy. Do not touch or massage the treated areas to avoid spreading Botox to other parts of the face. Physical exertion and intense heat (sauna, steam bath, solarium) should be avoided for several days.
After what age is therapy appropriate?
Обикновено нуждата се появява най-рано при хора над 28-30 години. Следва да се вземе впредвид, че инжектирането на ботулинов токсин освен да изглажда бръчки има и за цел да предотвратява тяхното появяване. Горната граница е около 65 години. Тогава кожата става по отпусната и този тип терапия става неефикасна.
In cases where the wrinkles are superficial or not very deep, the effect is their complete stretching and obliteration. When the wrinkles are very deep, it is difficult to achieve one hundred percent smoothing, but the effect is significant, making them slightly noticeable.
Before the procedure?
A week before therapy, the use of aspirin containing Vitamin E should be avoided. Because they increase the likelihood of hematomas after conception. Also, 24 hours before, alcohol should not be consumed.
There is no limit to how many times a year it can be placed. The important rule is to wait for complete degradation before a new dose of Botox is inserted. This avoids overlaying and creating the so-called "wax effect"-an unnaturally stretched and shiny face.
Are there any contraindications?
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