Botox Treatment

What is it?

Botox is the injection of very small doses of botulinum toxin, a protein that temporarily relaxes the muscles it is applied to. Expression lines soften and overactive muscles rest. The effect begins within a few days and settles in about two weeks.

Treatment areas

• Upper face: Forehead lines and frown lines between the brows
• Around the eyes: Crow's feet that appear when smiling
• Masseter (chewing muscle): Teeth clenching, jaw pain and a prominent jaw angle
• Sweating: Excessive sweating of the underarms, hands and feet (hyperhidrosis)
• Migraine: In people diagnosed with chronic migraine, following a physician's assessment
• Neck: Visible muscle bands in the neck

After the treatment

• For the first 4 hours, do not lie down, bend forward or massage the area.
• For the first 24 hours, avoid intense exercise, sauna and hammam.
• Brief redness or small bruises may appear at the injection points.
• A follow-up appointment is given about 2 weeks later.

Who may not be suitable?

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis
• Active infection in the treatment area
• A previous allergic reaction to botulinum toxin

Possible side effects

Mild headache, tenderness and bruising at the injection site may occur. Rarely, the eyebrow or eyelid may droop temporarily; this resolves as the effect wears off.

Frequently asked questions

Will it look worse when the effect wears off?
No. As the effect fades, the muscles return to their previous movement. The treatment does not leave the face in a worse state than before.

Will my face look frozen?
The dose and injection points are planned for each person. The aim is to reduce excessive muscle activity, not to stop facial expressions completely.