Botulinum Toxin (Botox)

Botulinum toxin anti-wrinkle treatment at Laser Care MUDr. Šťastná is administered by MUDr. Pavla Šťastná Vykopalová personally, using ultra-fine needles to deliver a precisely dosed solution into the specific facial muscles responsible for expression lines. The toxin temporarily blocks the nerve signal that drives muscle contraction, softening forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet, lip contour wrinkles and neck bands without affecting surrounding tissue or natural facial movement. No local anaesthesia is required. The effect develops over one to three days and typically lasts four to six months. MUDr. Šťastná prices treatment by the quantity of product used, assessing each patient's muscle anatomy and correction goals individually before the procedure.

Botulinum toxin wrinkle treatment at Laser Care works by selectively interrupting neuromuscular transmission in the targeted muscle. The toxin — a purified protein derived from Clostridium botulinum — is injected in a dilute solution through ultra-fine needles into specific muscles responsible for dynamic expression lines. At the neuromuscular junction, it prevents the release of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that signals muscle contraction. Without that signal, the muscle rests in a relaxed state: the overlying skin creases less deeply with expression, and existing dynamic lines soften progressively over the following days as the muscle's constant micro-contractions are quieted. MUDr. Šťastná conducts an individual assessment before each treatment, mapping the patient's facial movement patterns, the depth and distribution of expression lines, and the desired outcome — from a subtle softening that preserves expressive range to a more pronounced relaxation. This assessment determines the precise injection points and the dosage for each muscle group. The price is calculated per unit or per ml of product used rather than by a fixed area rate, which means the patient pays for exactly what is required. Treatment areas include the forehead (transverse horizontal lines), the glabella (vertical frown lines between the brows), the lateral orbital area (crow's feet), the perioral area (lip contour wrinkles), and the platysmal bands in the neck (for a neck-lifting effect). Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the armpits or palms) can also be addressed on consultation. The injection itself takes only a few minutes. Ultra-fine needles are used and no topical anaesthetic is needed for most areas — patients feel a brief mild pinprick at each injection point. Immediately after, the skin may show small red marks that resolve within minutes to hours; mild bruising at an injection point is possible. The botulinum toxin effect is not immediate: the muscle begins to relax over one to three days, reaching full effect at approximately ten to fourteen days. At this point a follow-up review can confirm the result and allow any minor adjustments to be made. The duration of effect ranges from four to six months depending on the area, dosage and individual metabolism. As muscle activity gradually returns, the lines re-deepen, and the treatment can be repeated. With successive treatments over time, many patients find that the lines are less pronounced before re-treatment is needed, as the repeatedly relaxed muscle atrophies slightly and the skin retains the smoothness benefit for longer. Contraindications include pregnancy, breastfeeding, neuromuscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis, and known allergy to any component of the product — reviewed at the consultation.