Wrinkle Smoothing (Botulinum Toxin)

Botulinum toxin injections (Botox) at Art Ethic smooth dynamic expression lines — forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows (glabella), and crow's feet around the eyes — by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for their formation. Performed in approximately 15–30 minutes under no anaesthesia, the treatment involves a series of precisely placed fine-needle injections that cause no downtime. Results appear over two to three days and last approximately six months, at which point the muscle activity gradually returns and the treatment can be repeated.

Botulinum toxin type A — commonly known by the brand name Botox — is a purified protein that blocks the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, temporarily preventing muscle contraction. When injected into the specific facial muscles responsible for expression lines, it smooths the overlying skin by reducing the repeated folding that causes dynamic wrinkles. It is one of the most studied and widely performed aesthetic medical treatments in the world, with a well-established safety record spanning decades. At Art Ethic Beauty Clinic, botulinum toxin is administered by or under the supervision of doc. MUDr. Martin Molitor, Ph.D., MBA — a significant distinction from many commercial clinics where injections are delegated to non-physician practitioners. Medical oversight ensures accurate muscle mapping and dosage selection tailored to the patient's facial anatomy. The primary treatment areas are: - **Forehead horizontal lines** — caused by repeated frontalis muscle contraction; relaxation smooths the lines while preserving natural expression - **Glabellar lines (frown lines)** — vertical lines between the eyebrows from corrugator and procerus muscle activity; softening also provides a mild brow-lifting effect - **Crow's feet** — radiating lines at the outer eye corners from orbicularis oculi muscle use Treatment involves a series of small injections using ultra-fine needles — typically described as almost painless by patients. No topical anaesthesia is required. The session takes 15–30 minutes; patients are advised to rest on the day of treatment and avoid bending forward or lying flat for four hours to prevent diffusion of the toxin beyond the target muscles. Strenuous exercise is also avoided on the day of treatment. The onset of visible effect is two to three days after injection, with the full result apparent at two weeks. Duration is approximately six months, after which the treated muscles gradually regain function and repeat treatment maintains the result. Preventive use — beginning treatment before deep static lines have formed — can delay the progression of wrinkles, which is why some patients start in their thirties. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, neuromuscular disorders, and allergy to any botulinum toxin product component.