Botulinum toxin IN GUADALAJARA
Why Botulinum in Guadalajara?
Botulinum toxin is a product of the metabolism of certain bacteria whose effects can provide us with excellent benefits. There are several subtypes of toxin, the most commonly used for aesthetic purposes is botulinum toxin type A. There are different brands on the market, the most popular is BOTOX®. Botox application is a quick and minimally invasive procedure whose results are visible in less than two weeks.
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About this procedure
- The procedure is outpatient and is performed with a little ice in the area to be treated and topical anesthesia.
- The injections are virtually painless.
- The application lasts about 10 minutes.
- Areas such as: forehead, between the eyebrows, “crow’s feet”, lower eyelids, nose, lips, among others, can be treated.
- Procedure time: 20-30 minutes.
- type of anesthesia: not merit
- Hospitalization: Does not require
- Recovery: immediate
Recovery
- The changes begin to be visible from 48 to 72 hours after the toxin has been applied.
- Touch-ups can be done up to around 10 days after application.
- The effects are maintained for a time that ranges between 4 and 7 months.
- After the application, you can return to normal activities.
- It is recommended to avoid massages and facials for 2 weeks after application.
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Who is the ideal candidate?
Anyone who wants to smooth wrinkles, whether it’s crow’s feet around the eyes or wrinkles around the mouth, is a potential candidate for this effective treatment. The best way to find out if botulinum toxin is right for you is to see a doctor.
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Dr. Arenas looks forward to meeting with you for your initial consultation and discussing the many factors to consider with procedure. He has spent many years helping candidates such as yourself understand the details.
It is important that you and Dr. Arenas discuss your current health and prior health conditions.
Botulinum toxin FAQS
No, you only feel a slight discomfort that lasts a few seconds.
No, as long as the recommended periods between each session are met. A very low percentage of patients develop immunity to botox after the application of many sessions and this makes the effects last for a very short time.
It does not produce side effects if it is placed correctly, only occasionally small bruises may appear at the injection point that disappear after a few days. If it is not placed properly, it can lead to asymmetries, alterations of the facial expression, palpebral ptosis (droopy eye effect), which can be caused by excessive doses, dispersion of the product or the most frequent cause, poor injection technique. These effects are reversible and disappear in a matter of time.
No, the effects are seen progressively, the results being visible after 48 hours after application, reaching its maximum effect between days 12-14 after treatment.