Botox eyebrows – remove wrinkles around the eyes and correct the shape of the eye

The essence of the procedure

Botox injections around the eyes are considered a safe and effective alternative to plastic surgery.

The procedure is carried out to correct early signs of aging of the epidermis, improve the patient’s appearance, and can also be used to lift the upper eyelid and eyebrow.

Botulinum toxin A in this case is injected into the orbicularis oculi muscle, between the eyebrows and into the temporal angles of the orbital fissure. When the drug gets into the facial muscles, the functional activity of the nerve endings is inhibited, the impulses that should contract the muscle tissue are blocked. In this area, the skin stops moving and gathering into folds. As a result, wrinkles gradually disappear and the area around the eyes is smoothed out.

The decision to administer Botox is made by the doctor. Main indications:

• eyebrows drooped, their original shape changed due to the weakness of the surrounding tissue;
• constant swelling, bags and circles under the eyes, not associated with impaired kidney function or pathologies of other organs;
• drooping upper eyelid (ptosis);
• expression wrinkles of small and medium depth appeared around the eyes, like “crow’s feet”.

For patients aged 50+, a whole range of measures is carried out, including Botox, hardware procedures, and the use of fillers.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

When the upper eyelid droops, Botox injections can only help with mild ptosis. It is impossible to eliminate a high degree of overhang using a muscle relaxant drug. Most often, it happens the other way around: after the injection of Botox, the upper eyelid droops.

Possible complications

If a lot of the drug is injected during the Botox procedure, it can get into the eye sockets, which can cause slight vision loss.

If paralysis of the upper eyelids occurs with difficulty closing the eyes, the result is that the eyeball dries out, which can cause loss of vision. Constant, profuse lacrimation can also cause improper administration of the drug .

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Advantages and disadvantages

Number of units of Botox for the treatment of hyperhidrosis

To get rid of excessive sweating, you will need quite a lot of Botox, but the result will be impressive.

On average, it takes about 50-100 units 50-70 units per palm . For one foot from 50-100 units . The effect of the procedure lasts for 1 year.

What drugs are used

Twenty years ago, there was only one drug on the market containing botulinum toxin, the well-known Botox.

Now there are many analogues that allow you to achieve exactly the same result. It is important to know their list and description in order to avoid dangerous counterfeiting.

• Botox . The drug contains botulinum toxin A itself as the main component, as well as albumin and sodium chloride solution. Made in America and imported to other countries. Rarely causes an allergic reaction. A special feature of the drug is the fact that it does not spread to neighboring locations; the result lasts for 4-7 months. Possible addictive effect.

• Botulax . Manufacturer: South Korea. According to reviews from cosmetologists and patients themselves, the medicine has a large number of side effects and a shorter lasting result after use.

• Dysport . A French drug that can, to some extent, block the functioning of non-targeted muscle fibers. Due to the low concentration of the main substance, increased doses must be administered to obtain the desired effect.

• Relatox . This domestic drug, which is no different in its properties and composition from Botox, helps get rid of expression wrinkles. During insertion, a person may experience some pain, despite high-quality anesthesia. The effect lasts about 9 months.

• Xeomin . Manufacturer: Germany. The main feature is considered to be low molecular weight, due to which an allergic reaction occurs much less frequently, and discomfort also occurs much less frequently. The medication preserves normal facial expressions.

• Lantox . The most painful botulinum toxin injections imported from China. The effect of smoothing wrinkles lasts for a long time, the price for the procedure is much lower, however, the likelihood of developing hypersensitivity increases sharply.

Carrying out the procedure

Botox cannot be administered at home - it is very dangerous to health and can lead to irreversible consequences.

At the initial consultation with a cosmetologist, the course of the procedure and the need for it are determined.

The doctor must know about the patient’s health status, the presence of concomitant pathologies, allergic reactions, and constant use of medications. The specialist conducts an examination and, to be on the safe side, prescribes a general and, if necessary, a biochemical blood test.

If Botox is approved for the patient, he can begin preparing:

• You must stop drinking alcohol and smoking within a week, otherwise there is a risk of edema;
• limit physical activity per day;
• 14 days in advance, stop taking vitamins, tinctures and other medications; if it is impossible to completely stop taking the medications, the issue is resolved on an individual basis.

When carrying out antibiotic therapy, the procedure is postponed 10-14 days later than the stated date.

Protocol

All manipulations should be carried out only by an experienced doctor - the skin around the eyes is thin and delicate, any incorrect movement can lead to damage to blood vessels or displacement of botulinum toxin.

Buyanov Sergey Yurievich (Expert Doctor):

In addition, around the circumference of the orbit there are exit points for the trigeminal nerve, which, if damaged by Botox, can have very unpleasant consequences. Both at the time of injection and in the next 3-6 months.

The procedure includes a certain sequence of actions:

• the patient sits comfortably in a cosmetology chair in a reclining state;
• the doctor makes marks where the product will be administered;
• If desired, anesthesia is performed - a cream with an anesthetic is applied in an even layer to the area around the eyes and after a while is removed with a cotton pad;
• Before the injection, the areas are disinfected, the ampoule, packaging with a syringe is opened in front of the patient;
• injections are carried out with an ultra-thin needle and in small doses, the whole procedure takes no more than ten minutes.

After all manipulations, the patient remains under the supervision of a cosmetologist, as there is a possibility of developing an immediate allergic reaction in the form of swelling, rash, and severe redness.

Course duration

To maintain the results obtained, Botox around the eyes must be used every 4-8 months, the timing depends on the individual characteristics of the body, age and condition of the skin.

With each correction, the duration of the drug’s effect increases, the woman herself loses the habit of squinting, the effect subsequently lasts about 8-10 months.

Healing period

The healing period is 3-10 days, so the result after the procedure can be fully assessed only after two weeks. A small hematoma, swelling, discomfort or pain may occur in the area where botulinum toxin is injected.

All symptoms should go away on their own without additional intervention. If they persist and compactions occur. You must immediately consult a doctor for examination and treatment.

During the recovery period, there is a whole list of restrictions that allow you to achieve the best result:

• in the first 6-8 hours you do not need to bend over or lie on the bed or sofa;
• on the first day it is forbidden to wash your face, touch the area where botulinum toxin was injected with your hands, or carry out any procedures;
• for 14 days you should refuse to visit the solarium, beach, bathhouse or sauna;
• for two weeks, reduce the amount of tea, coffee, hot and spicy foods consumed;
• during the same period, do not drink alcoholic beverages;
• sleep only on your back, it is advisable to choose an orthopedic pillow to avoid facial asymmetry.

When applying decorative and skincare cosmetics, you must speak with your doctor individually.

Diagnostics

If an adult’s eye twitches from time to time and for a short time, then there is no reason to seek help. Everything will go away on its own, for example, if you rest well, get enough sleep, reduce time spent watching TV, laptop, don’t constantly stare at your smartphone, get enough sleep, eat normally, etc.

But if a nervous tic continues for a fairly long period (several minutes, hours of days) and this happens often, then a visit to the doctor is necessary. It is advisable to record a video at the time of the attack - this will help the specialist better understand the scale of the pathology.

It is important to understand that in the presence of serious symptoms, it will be possible to quickly get rid of nervous eye tics only if treatment is started no later than four months after their onset.

First you should contact an ophthalmologist. He will examine the patient, listen to him, make a diagnosis and prescribe therapy. If the cause of a nervous tic is not within the scope of his competence, he will redirect the patient to a psychologist, neurologist or endocrinologist.

To find out the “culprit” in muscle spasms, the following laboratory tests and instrumental examinations are carried out:

• fundus examination;
• blood test to determine microelements;
• Analysis of urine;
• Ultrasound of internal organs;
• MRI;
• brain encephalography;
• CT.

Precautionary measures

Working with botulinum toxin requires compliance with safety rules. The popularity of the cosmetic procedure has led to the emergence of pseudo-specialists, negligence, and an increase in the number of counterfeit drugs.

To reduce the risk of complications, you must:

• choose a salon or cosmetology clinic that has been providing a similar service for more than five years;
• see customer reviews;
• study in detail the qualifications of the specialist, clarify the availability of higher education, since only a doctor can perform injections;
• check the license, certificates confirming the quality of botulinum toxin;
• pay attention to the fact that the doctor is obliged to open the ampoule in the presence of the patient and use disposable instruments.

In addition, during all manipulations the rules of asepsis and antiseptics must be observed.

Side effects

Botulinum toxin is a serious and dangerous substance in high doses. It is possible that an undesirable reaction may develop in the form of:

• headache;
• displacement of the introduced component with the formation of folds;
• the appearance of creases under the lower eyelids or on the forehead;
• dry skin;
• allergies;
• tearfulness;
• formation of seals in the area of ​​drug administration;
• drooping eyelids;
• swelling of tissues;
• formation of hematomas;
• lymphostasis;
• facial asymmetry.

Edema can occur for many reasons, they are mainly caused by kidney and liver diseases, ignoring medical recommendations, and violating the rules for administering the substance.

If symptoms persist for 10 days or more, you should contact a cosmetologist for advice and further treatment.

Contraindications

Smoothing wrinkles using this method is not indicated for all patients. The list of contraindications includes:

• acute and chronic diseases in the acute stage;
• pregnancy;
• lactation period;
• menstruation;
• increase in body temperature due to local or systemic inflammation;
• skin diseases;
• functional disorders of the nervous, endocrine, and cardiovascular systems in the stage of decompensation;
• risk of developing an allergic reaction;
• period after surgery;
• individual intolerance to the drug.

It is not advisable to combine the procedure with taking hormonal medications, anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents, or with alcoholic beverages.

Opinion of cosmetologists

On thematic websites and forums where professionals communicate, there are many comments regarding the injection of botulinum toxin into various areas of the body, including around the eyes. They look like this:

Causes of nervous tics

A nervous tic, or blepharospasm, is the name given to frequent and rapid twitching of small muscles responsible for facial expressions around the eye. Sometimes a tic can develop for no apparent reason and appear from time to time over many years. Occasionally it occurs against the background of stressful events and after them goes away without a trace.

Among the main reasons for the development of blepharospasm are:

• nervous shocks;
• lack of calcium and magnesium in the body;
• taking medications - psychostimulants, antidepressants and antipsychotics;
• overfatigue - a nervous tic can be provoked by ordinary fatigue of the facial muscles;
• worms - this cause is more common in children.

Attention! In some cases, blepharospasm can signal really serious diseases that have not yet manifested themselves in full force. This symptom can occur with vegetative-vascular dystonia and multiple sclerosis, brain tumors and the latent course of Tourette’s disease.