BOTOX® TREATMENT

What is Botox® and how does it work?

Botulinum toxin relaxes overactive muscles and prevents the skin in the treatment area from stretching into the so-called expression lines. The result is smoother, more youthful skin – visible for several months. The active ingredient produces protein and ensures that the transmission of excitation from nerve cells to the muscle is inhibited, so that the muscles no longer move as much – and the skin no longer wrinkles in the same places.

Botox®, also known as botulinum or BTX, is one of the most frequently used agents in modern medicine for treating wrinkles. During treatment, it is carefully injected into the skin using fine needles and makes the skin look much firmer for several months.

In addition to wrinkle treatment, I have been using Botox® successfully for years to treat migraines, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and teeth grinding (bruxism).

For whom is the treatment suitable?

Wrinkles appear in the course of a person’s life. When and to what extent they appear depends on various factors. Genes have an influence, but so does our lifestyle: unhealthy food and excessive sun exposure can affect our skin and favour wrinkles. Whether wrinkle treatment with Botox® is suitable for you depends, among other things, on your very specific expectations of the result.

Non-binding and personalised advice from the best beauty doctor for Botox® and fillers: Let us clarify your wishes and needs in a consultation – on site in my practices in Munich or Zurich or in my video consultation.

What types of wrinkles are there?

We distinguish between three different types of wrinkles:

Dynamic wrinkles

Our facial expressions can cause wrinkles. Our facial movements constantly wrinkle in the same places until fine lines and eventually even deep furrows can be seen there – even when the muscles are at rest.

Static wrinkles

Our skin becomes drier and loses elasticity over time, leading to more obvious wrinkles

Actinic wrinkles

The environment also has an impact on our skin. For example, exhaust fumes and sun exposure can lead to wrinkles.

Botox® is used mainly to treat dynamic wrinkles. The concentrate is injected into the muscle, causing it not to move as much, which in turn saves the skin. Since dynamic wrinkles usually appear later in life, we treat many middle-aged people. However, the treatment is generally suitable for people of any age who feel uncomfortable with their wrinkles.

Which zones/areas can be treated?

A great advantage of Botox® is that it can be used on many different parts of the body. Botox® is well tolerated and promises stunning results for many months. The treatment intervals for refreshing the results also become longer and longer with the frequency of the treatments, allowing you to get more and more out of the individual treatments.

These are the areas I treat in Munich and Zurich:

• Brow Lift
• Frown lines
• Crow’s feet
• Forehead wrinkles
• Eyebrow lift
• ‘Bunny lines’ on the nose
• ‘Strawberry chin’
• ‘Gummy smile’
• Face narrowing
• Lip Flip

What are other treatment options with Botox®?

Botox® is not only a means of reducing wrinkles, but also offers numerous other possible applications. Thanks to my many years of experience and my focus on longevity and regenerative medicine, I not only want to help you achieve a ‘quick rejuvenation’, but also ensure that you feel good in your body in the long term and live free of discomfort.

I use the following treatment options with Botox®:

Botox® against migraines

Botulinum toxin helps against headaches and neck pain. I inject the substance into the muscles of the neck and throat, which causes them to relax, thus significantly reducing the pain. Migraine attacks are significantly weakened, reduced or even completely eliminated.

Botox® against Teeth grinding

Besides patients with severe wrinkles and headaches, bruxism patients can also breathe a sigh of relief. A Botox® treatment can significantly alleviate nightly teeth grinding. The teeth often suffer greatly from constant teeth grinding. Especially at night, sufferers often subconsciously succumb to this habit, causing their teeth to deteriorate over time. Furthermore, it can lead to tension and cramps, which can be very painful. Luckily, they can be relieved or prevented by Botox® providing relaxation at the crucial points.

Botox® against sweating

Sweating is a good and normal reaction for the body, but some people suffer from increased perspiration that causes them psychological strain. In these cases, Botox® is injected into the armpit to ensure that the sweat glands there are less active. Annoying sweat stains and unpleasant odours decrease. The palms of the hands or soles of the feet can also be treated in the same manner. Special areas with increased sweating such as the genital and/or anal region or the scalp can also be treated.

What should be considered before the treatment?

Before the treatment, you should refrain from taking blood thinners for some time – about 14 days. On the day of the treatment, you should also try to reduce your alcohol or tobacco consumption as much as possible or stop it entirely. As Botox® wrinkle treatment is a minimally invasive treatment that is performed on an outpatient basis, you do not need to take any other major precautions.

How does the treatment work?

Every treatment with me begins with a detailed consultation. I will inform you about the procedure, the minimal risks and the expected result. You are welcome to use this opportunity to ask questions and express your wishes.

The Botox® injections are carried out under local anaesthetic, are virtually painless and take around 20 minutes. The treatment consists of several small injections, which I always carry out with the utmost concentration and care. Afterwards, you can leave the practice and are immediately fit for socialising.

What should I consider after the treatment?

After the treatment, you should give your skin a little time to regenerate. In some cases, redness and swelling may occur, but these will quickly subside. You should avoid sporting activities and major exertion on the day of the treatment and avoid direct sunlight. By the next day, however, you will have recovered sufficiently to be able to carry out all activities.

When will the result be visible?

The result is visible after a few hours, but it only reaches its peak after a few weeks. Overall, it can be seen for three to six months before the effect wears off. Then a follow-up appointment can be made to refresh the result.

Although the result fades again, it also lasts longer and longer with each treatment. As the number of treatments increases, so does the duration of the result.

What side effects can occur?

The risk with Botox® treatment is minimal. Nevertheless, side effects can never be completely ruled out. For example, it is possible that swelling may occur or that the skin in the affected area may become red. However, these side effects usually disappear quickly. Nonetheless, if you have any questions or uncertainties, please do not hesitate to contact me.

How much does the treatment cost?

The treatment depends on the respective procedure and the area where it is applied. For example, prices differ depending on whether you are having wrinkle treatment or treatment for migraines. I will be happy to advise you individually and provide you with a detailed proposal. Generally, the costs start at EUR 250.