Anti-Wrinkle Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle treatment works by selectively blocking the release of acetylcholine at the junction between the motor nerve and the facial muscle. When a small, precisely calibrated dose is injected into the muscle responsible for a particular movement — such as the corrugator muscle that creates frown lines or the frontalis that lifts the forehead — the muscle relaxes and the overlying skin creases less deeply. The skin does not thicken or…

At Arsderma every botulinum toxin treatment begins with a consultation in which the physician maps the patient's facial movements, assesses the depth and distribution of the lines, and discusses the level of correction wanted — from a subtle natural softening to a more pronounced reduction. The injection itself is performed with ultra-fine needles and takes only a few minutes; mild pinprick discomfort is typical. Most people can return to normal activity…

The effect is not immediate: a gradual relaxing of the muscles begins within two to three days, with the full result visible at around ten to fourteen days. At that point a follow-up review is offered to check symmetry and add any minor adjustments needed. The duration of effect varies by individual and by area, generally ranging from three to six months, after which the treatment can be repeated. Over successive treatments many patients notice that the…