Botulinum Toxin — Anti-Wrinkle Injections

Botulinum toxin type A works by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction, temporarily preventing the target muscle from contracting with full force. Applied to the muscles responsible for dynamic facial lines, this reduces the repetitive creasing of the overlying skin that drives the formation of permanent wrinkles over time. At BODY klinika, botulinum toxin is administered by physicians who assess facial movement before…

The three most commonly treated areas are the glabellar complex (the corrugator and procerus muscles between the brows that form vertical frown lines), the frontalis muscle across the forehead (horizontal lines), and the orbicularis oculi at the lateral eye corners (crow's feet). Areas may be treated individually or in combination; a typical appointment covers all three with approximately 25 units in total. The physician selects the number of injection…

Injections take ten to fifteen minutes. A very fine needle is used; discomfort is minimal and no anaesthetic is required. Results begin to emerge three to seven days after treatment and settle at two weeks. The effect is associated with a duration of three to six months in most patients, though individual metabolism, physical activity level, and sun exposure affect longevity. Some patients find that with repeated treatments the effect becomes more durable…