How to Extend the Effects of Botox

How to eliminate mimic wrinkles? With Botox, of course! No face cream or mask can achieve such an effect as the use of a drug based on botulinum toxin. But despite the advantages, there are still disadvantages. And the main one is limited action. Is it possible to increase its effect, and what is needed for this?

If we recall the history of the appearance of botulinum toxin in cosmetology, then it came from medicine.

How long does Botox last?

Manufacturers guarantee that the effect will last from 3 to 6 months. On average, in practice, Botox lasts from 2 to 4 months, but may be longer, depending on individual characteristics.

What affects the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections?

• the amount of the  administered drug;
• correction area.  The duration of the effect of wrinkle correction on the forehead will be longer than in the eye area;
• wrinkle depth.  The deeper the wrinkles, the less noticeable the effect;
• metabolic rate.  The higher the speed, the shorter the duration of Botox;
• age.  The older the patient, the longer the effect, since muscle tone takes longer to recover;
• floor.  In men, Botox has a shorter duration of action;
• immunity.  In some patients, botulinum toxin has no effect, or its effect is negligible. The immune system recognizes the botulinum toxin drug molecules as viruses and destroys them;
• implementation of recommendations.  The result of botulinum therapy and its effectiveness depends on the implementation of the following recommendations: in the first 2-4 hours it is not recommended to tilt your head, but keep it only in a horizontal position, it is forbidden to visit baths and saunas, you can not play sports.

How can the effect of botulinum therapy be prolonged?

With regular injections. As soon as the paralytic effect of botulinum toxin begins to weaken, the injections should be repeated. It is necessary to repeat injections in the same area. The norm is 3 times a year. If habituation occurs, the time interval increases.

The duration of action of Botox depends, first of all, on the individual characteristics of the body. Therefore, the scheme for the use of botulinum therapy is selected by the doctor.