Botulinum Toxin (Anti-Wrinkle Injections)

A physician-administered injection of botulinum toxin that temporarily relaxes the facial muscles responsible for dynamic, expression-based wrinkles. The neuromodulator blocks the nerve signal to the targeted muscle, so the overlying skin creases less when you frown, raise your eyebrows or squint. At this Brno practice it is delivered by a dermatovenereology specialist who first assesses wrinkle depth and muscle activity, then treats the forehead, frown lines, crow's feet or the upper-lip area individually and prices each by area. The same neuromodulator is also used for excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).

Botulinum toxin is a purified protein that temporarily interrupts the signal between nerve and muscle, reducing the muscle contractions that fold the skin into dynamic wrinkles. Treating these expression lines softens the forehead, the vertical frown lines between the brows (glabella), the crow's feet around the eyes and the fine vertical lines above the upper lip, and the same mechanism is used to reduce excessive underarm or palm sweating. Used regularly it can also act preventively, slowing the etching of new lines into the skin. At Estetická dermatologie MUDr. Hrabálková the procedure is performed by a board-certified dermatovenereologist, not a beautician. A short consultation assesses your wrinkle pattern, skin quality and muscle strength, then the neuromodulator is injected into the target muscle group through a very fine needle; the whole appointment takes around 15 minutes and each facial area is priced separately so you only pay for what you treat. There is no downtime, but specific aftercare matters: actively contract the treated muscles for a short period after the injection, avoid facial massage and lying flat for about four hours, skip exercise, sauna and sunbeds on the treatment day, avoid flying for 48 hours and avoid facial massage for a week. Results begin to appear within one to seven days and peak around day three, with the smoothing effect typically lasting four to five months and often longer once the muscles are conditioned by repeat treatment. It suits people bothered by forehead lines, frown lines or crow's feet, those wanting a preventive approach, and patients with hyperhidrosis. Botulinum toxin is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with certain neuromuscular conditions, or over active skin infection in the treatment area; the doctor screens for contraindications at the consultation.