Find out how much Botox is needed on the forehead and between the eyebrows

The principle of action of the drug

To make her look expressive, a woman can resort to botulinum therapy. Injections are carried out using a drug containing a neurotoxin produced from products remaining after the life of a number of bacteria. If used incorrectly, they can provoke the development of toxicoinfectious pathology affecting the central nervous system, botulism.

Botulinum toxin, administered by injection, has the ability to paralyze the fibers that transmit pulsed currents, thereby provoking a decrease in the ability of muscle tissue to contract.

Tension of muscle tissue provokes attraction of the skin, which leads to the appearance of wrinkles, facial folds, and furrows. The introduction of the drug allows you to achieve relaxation of the tissues that work in creating human facial expressions.

The hyperfunction present in the superciliary region leads to the fact that a person’s appearance becomes sad, stern, and offended. The arc seems to descend, causing it to hang over the eyelid.

To eliminate this defect, injections are performed:

• into the upper part of the orbicularis muscle, lifting the tips of the eyebrows, allowing them to form a smooth bend;
• in the area of ​​the bridge of the nose, in order to achieve lifting, raising the eyelid line. This allows you to lower the level of fiber tension and reduce the severity of wrinkles.

The effect achieved by the administration of botulinum toxin is made possible due to the presence of the following additional components in the drug:

• hyaluronic acid, which nourishes the skin and helps create a beautiful frame for the eyelids;
• collagen, which tightens the epidermis located in the eyebrow area, protecting the skin from the harmful effects of negative environmental factors;
• argan oil, which has a rejuvenating effect on the condition of tissues;
• tocopherol, which prevents the aging process by enhancing metabolic processes.

According to the specialist’s decision, Botox can be used to change features and general facial expression.

Some time after the procedure, the achieved effect begins to weaken, which requires repeated lifting. This is due to the fact that muscle fibers gradually return to activity.

Conduct and duration of the procedure

In order for the eyebrows to receive the necessary bend, shade and shape, you need to go through a series of manipulations. First, the master sits the woman in a position that is comfortable for him and her (horizontal). Then the upper and lower eyelids are covered with hydrogel-based patches, which will help protect the skin from the effects of the products used.

The duration of the procedure will depend on the measures included in it, the rigidity, and density of the existing vegetation. In general, it takes no more than one hour.

The master performs a series of manipulations step by step:

1. Cleansing the skin, including the eyebrow area.
2. Degreasing the working surface, necessary to remove residues of cosmetics, sebum, which is necessarily located on the surface of the face, and hair.
3. Applying an emollient composition that will make the epidermis softer, minimize the possible development of irritation, and increase the smoothness of the skin.
4. Treatment of eyebrows with a laminating agent: shaping the desired position of the hair, creating the desired bend and shape. Leave this solution on the surface of the eyebrows for 40 minutes.
5. Treatment of vegetation with a coloring pigment that adds richness and shine to the hairs.
6. Fixation of the achieved effect using a special fixative.

Lamination is an absolutely painless process that does not cause any discomfort to clients. The compositions that the masters work with do not contain perfumes or chemical compounds.

Indications

Today the drug is used in various fields. The compound allows you to noticeably rejuvenate the skin. In medicine, the product is used to reduce the frequency of muscle spasms and pain.

Botox lifting is an excellent way to restore lost skin tightness that has arisen due to injury, disease, or the natural processes of aging of the body.

Asymmetry, which invariably occurs when the elasticity of the skin surface is impaired, becomes especially noticeable with age, which is why a person loses self-confidence and begins to feel embarrassed in front of others. Women are trying with all their might to regain their former beauty. Reversing the aging process is entirely within the power of a qualified cosmetologist who, with skillfully selected medications and manipulations, can tighten the muscle corset. Botulinum therapy can do what was previously achieved only through radical surgery.

Indications for treatment:

• age from 40 years, when the natural aging processes of the skin become visible;
• unilateral drooping of the eyelids or brow ridges;
• the appearance of obvious signs of aging;
• ptosis;
• injuries to the eye area;
• asymmetry present on the face;
• the presence of pronounced folds and wrinkles located on the bridge of the nose;
• the appearance of so-called “crow’s feet”;
• desire to correct the shape, raise the eyebrows;
• anatomically low location of the arches.

How to care for eyebrows after Botox

Perhaps the main advantage of eyebrow Botox is that after the session, your eyes will not need additional care. However, there are several simple recommendations that characterize high-quality and proper eyelid care. Let's list them below:

• Daily makeup removal before bed helps the eyes and eyebrows gain strength and receive oxygen nutrition. This slows down aging and the appearance of fine wrinkles on the skin in this area.
• When you remove makeup, it is best to do it from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. When actively rubbing eyelashes and skin, you risk damaging your hairs. They will begin to break and fall out, and the dermis around the eyes will begin to stretch. Remove any remaining makeup gently and carefully.
• Try not to use makeup remover products that contain alcohol or alkaline components. This will cause your eyelashes to become thin and brittle. These substances are dangerous for the hairs and skin around the eyes; they have a detrimental effect on their internal structure.
• If you want to heal and strengthen your eyebrows, we recommend taking note of castor oil or burdock oil. They do not produce any effect on the results of Botox, but they perfectly help strengthen the hair structure and activate growth.

The amazing results after Botox help eliminate the need for makeup or coloring. There are also no prohibitions regarding them. You will look great without additional manipulation.

Contraindications

Injection of the toxin into the muscle layer is not always possible; for this procedure, the patient should not have diseases that prevent safe exposure.

Contraindications to manipulation:

• oncological diseases;
• allergic reactions;
• individual intolerance to the components of the administered drug;
• epilepsy;
• dermatological problems;
• acute infectious and inflammatory pathologies;
• disruption of the normal blood clotting process;
• use of a number of medications;
• breastfeeding period;
• pregnancy.

Possible reactions

In addition to direct effects, botulinum toxin can lead to local adverse reactions. These include:

• discomfort and mild pain in the injection area;
• harmless hemorrhages;
• mild swelling around the eyes;
• headaches dizziness ;
• mild visual impairment
• allergic reactions.

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Serious complications after injection of the drug can occur for three reasons:

• violation of administration technique;
• intolerance to botulinum toxin;
• poor adherence to recommendations.

As the practice of using the drug shows, most often side effects occur due to the fault of the patients. By ignoring the rules and medical recommendations, you can easily put your life at risk. Thus, as a result of a negligent attitude to contraindications, ptosis of the upper eyelid can develop, which is expressed in a strong stretching of the skin of the eyebrow area.

If in the near future after the injections there is obvious asymmetry of the face (stretched eyelids, crooked smile, etc.), you should immediately consult a doctor. In the event that such symptoms are accompanied by:

• muscle weakness
• “double” vision;
• disorder ;
• labored breathing;
• swallowing reflex disorder

Description of the procedure

Manipulations should be carried out only in a clinic that has an excellent reputation, where experienced, qualified professionals with appropriate specialized education work.

During the initial consultation, the specialist determines:

• the presence or absence of indications for which exposure can be carried out;
• existing contraindications (if they are present, then the manipulations are cancelled);
• the means that will be used for the purpose of antiseptic treatment and pain relief, the likelihood of the patient having an allergic reaction or intolerance to these compounds is determined;
• areas of botulinum toxin injection;
• individual characteristics of a woman’s health status;
• scheme according to which tissue tightening will be carried out.

After the consultation, the client can begin preparing for the effects. One day before the date of toxin administration, you need to avoid the following:

• drinking alcohol;
• smoking;
• taking medications that thin the blood;
• inclined body forward;
• high physical activity and exercise.

On the day when the manipulations will be carried out, the face is cleansed. The exposure process is carried out with the patient in a supine position. It goes like this:

• injection points are marked with a marker;
• the skin is disinfected;
• future puncture sites are treated with an anesthetic to reduce discomfort during the procedure;
• injections are made into the arch, bridge of the nose, its upper outer part, using syringes equipped with a thin needle;
• After all manipulations are completed, the skin undergoes a second stage of treatment with an antiseptic.

The exposure process takes no more than 15-20 minutes.

When a particularly serious impact is required, experts recommend introducing special threads that will form the oval of the face.

The only drawback of Botox therapy is the temporary nature of the effect achieved. After approximately seven months, the muscles relax (the period differs from person to person), and the effect will have to be repeated. However, it is not recommended to carry out manipulations too often; a large amount of injected neurotoxin can cause the development of dangerous complications.

What is the difference between eyelash and eyebrow lamination and a Botox session?

Lamination and Botox are procedures that are inappropriate to compare with each other. The fact is that they perform two different functions that complement each other. If there is a need to give volume and expressiveness to the eyelashes, you should prefer to laminate them; if the main goal is to carry out a treatment procedure and stimulate the growth of new hairs, then experts recommend Botox.

From a practical and financial point of view, carrying out both procedures at the same time is much more expedient than choosing only one of them.

Such manipulations have much in common; a layman cannot even always distinguish them. Sometimes it seems that they give the same result. However, there are visible differences between these manipulations; let's take a closer look at them.

1. Obtaining a visual effect: lamination allows you to achieve only an external effect on the structure of vegetation. Despite the fact that the achieved result will certainly please the client, we are not talking about nutrition, hydration, or restoration of the cores at all. These manipulations will only temporarily connect the eyelashes and make them neat and smooth. Botox, on the contrary, has not an external, but an internal effect; it nourishes and heals the hair. Useful components penetrate deep into the structure of the rods, strengthening them from the inside. Therefore, the effect of Botox is delayed in time, not so noticeable, but is global.
2. Hair growth: lamination has no effect on increasing the length or number of eyebrows and eyelashes. After the manipulations, their active growth cannot be expected. Botox, on the contrary, stimulates the bulbs, awakens them from sleep, forcing them to function more actively. If the master carried out all the manipulations in the right way, then after 2 weeks you will be able to see a significant increase in length.
3. Manipulation time: Botox is a real restorative effect on vegetation, so it takes much longer (about two hours) than lamination (which takes an hour).
4. Cost of impact: Botox is more expensive, for this reason women more often choose lamination.

Lamination and Botox are popular procedures that different women resort to to maintain the beauty and health of their own eyebrows and eyelashes. Such influences must be carried out by carefully choosing a salon and a specialist, so as not to harm your own face in any way.

How many units can you inject?

The norm of the administered substance is determined by a specialist. In this case, it is necessarily based on the following factors:

• facial structure, its features;
• reasons for the correction;
• severity of muscle hyperfunction.

To get the maximum possible effect, the process is divided into two stages. After the first administration, a ten-day break is required. Then the manipulations are repeated.

The standard rate of administration of the drug is as follows:

1. In the presence of minor wrinkles, drooping arches: from 2 to 5 units.
2. Folds in the bridge of the nose: 15-25 units.
3. Complex shapes: 10-30 units.

In this case, it is not the increase in the amount of the administered composition that occurs, but the concentration of the neurotoxin in it. The cost of such an effect is directly dependent on the amount of drug administered. One unit costs about 350 rubles.

After how many days can you see the effect?

Since there is a possibility of swelling, the first result will be visible around day 4 , but the final result will be noticeable after a couple of weeks. Depending on cell renewal, the injection lasts on average half a year.

What should you not do after receiving Botox?

• take a horizontal position for 5 hours
• You cannot do facial massage, self-massage, or use facial massagers for two days
• forget about the sauna, steam bath, solarium and beach for two weeks
• It is contraindicated to take antibiotics and alcohol for three days
• perform work involving an inclined position (related to cleaning) for three days

Side effects

Standardly administered dosages, as a rule, do not cause serious side effects. Immediately after injection, red dots may remain in the place where the puncture was made. Redness, as well as slight swelling, disappear after 2-3 days.

The introduction of high concentrations of the substance can cause numbness of the facial muscles, which will cause the appearance of a mask on the face.

Due to violation of the technique of using the drug, individual characteristics of the body, the following phenomena may occur:

• discomfort;
• hematomas;
• headache;
• swelling of tissues;
• allergic rashes;
• dysfunction of the visual organs.

Most often, such problems arise for the following reasons:

• incorrect dose;
• incorrectly selected puncture site;
• low qualification of the specialist who performed the procedure.

If a sharply negative effect occurs, you cannot expect it to go away on its own; you must immediately seek medical help.

To reduce the likelihood of a negative development of the situation, you need to be responsible in choosing the place and specialist where the impact will be carried out.

The most terrible consequence of unskilled work is the appearance of pronounced facial asymmetry. This may lead to a serious deterioration in the patient’s appearance, which is not always possible to correct.

Each organism has individual characteristics, which the master must take into account when planning to carry out the procedure. If you do not give them due attention, there is a high probability that, in addition to slight swelling, a rather dangerous reaction may develop at the puncture site. Difficult situations are manifested by severe swelling, when tissue areas sag and muscle fibers relax too much.

Before going for the procedure, you must tell the doctor all your contraindications to the procedure. They cannot be concealed; this can lead to the development of extremely dangerous consequences. In addition, it is important to report any medications you are currently taking or have taken in the past. These precautions will allow the cosmetologist to prevent the development of undesirable consequences or even postpone the procedure until later.

Preparing for eyebrow botox

Botox for wrinkles

There are certain restrictions that help you prepare for the procedure:

• a ban on alcohol a few days before visiting the salon;
• smoking ban for the same period;
• taking medications to thin the blood is not allowed;
• do not carry out the procedure during menstruation;
• It is not advisable to carry out the procedure on an empty stomach; a cup of strong tea or coffee is recommended.

The specialist usually conducts a preliminary conversation, explaining what the drug administration regimen is, where to inject Botox to raise eyebrows, etc.

How to raise eyebrows with Botox and Dysport

You can raise your eyebrows not only with Botox, but also with a similar drug called Dysport. There is practically no difference, except that Botox contains slightly less botulinum toxin, and its effect appears after about 4-7 days, Dysport begins to work after 2-4 days. The effect of the drugs and the procedure for performing the manipulation are approximately the same.

Dysport

Having found out the client’s health condition, the cosmetologist eliminates contraindications and begins to work according to the following scheme:

1. Cleaning, degreasing the face, disinfecting the skin.
2. Checking the work of facial muscles, this allows you to determine where the injection point should be.
3. Drawing dots on the skin.
4. Application of painkillers.
5. Repeated disinfection and injection of the drug intramuscularly into the forehead, orbicularis muscle, and medial region.
6. Facial disinfection.

The entire procedure, including a quarter of an hour for pain relief, lasts up to 25 minutes. How much of the drug to administer depends on the condition of the face: how high the eyebrow or eyelid needs to be raised, what is the depth of the forehead wrinkles.

For example, if the ptosis is barely noticeable, then one or two units of the drug are required, and the eyebrows will be able to fly up again. When complex correction is required, up to thirty units are used. It is very important not to overdo it here, because if you use the drug excessively, the effect will be rather negative; your face may acquire static muscles for a long time and resemble a mask.

Important! Incorrect administration can also provoke a change in the shape of the eyebrows due to changes in muscle mobility, then a very unpleasant phenomenon occurs, which cosmetologists call “Mephistopheles eyebrows.”

Care after eyebrow botox

The results of the injection will become fully visible in about two weeks.

All this time it is necessary to follow the recommendations of the cosmetologist; immediately after the procedure there are direct restrictions:

• you cannot go to the sauna and steam room for 2 weeks;
• lying horizontally and motionless for more than 4 hours is prohibited;
• after Botox, it is not recommended to do heavy physical work and bend over for at least three days;
• It is prohibited to take antibiotics for 2 days.

On a note . The injection sites may itch a little, but this is normal; rubbing them is strictly prohibited.

Problems after eyebrow botox

Some visitors to cosmetology clinics complain that after Botox their eyebrows droop, or, on the contrary, one of them creeps up, or even both at once. All this goes away with the resorption of Botox. However, there are faster solutions. Let's look at the main problems and how to fix them.

Mephistopheles eyebrows

This defect is a doctor’s mistake and is caused by a violation of the proportions of dilution of the drug. An insufficient dose of Botox can lead to a slight blocking of the muscles or, conversely, to severe tightness and complete blocking of muscle activity. With an excessive dosage, the eyebrows rise disproportionately; this defect is usually called “Mephistopheles eyebrows” after Botox.

Problems after Botox

What to do if your eyebrows are very raised after Botox? Wait until a few weeks pass and the tightness goes away on its own? This is a way out, but if there is an important event ahead, a responsible event, then appearing in public with a constantly surprised expression on your face is not very appropriate. In this case, you need to contact the clinic where the butulin therapy was performed for correction. To eliminate problems with overdose, special botulinum toxin antagonist drugs are used. One injection is usually enough to relax an overstrained muscle.

Eyebrows raised a lot after Botox

Not only a doctor’s mistake, but also the patient’s own reaction can cause eyebrows to be raised higher than necessary. After all, some people are very sensitive to the drug, there are those who show little sensitivity.

Therefore, doctors, as a rule, suggest, in order to prevent excessive eyebrow raising, to first inject a small dose, then adjust it. If this is not done, the patient may respond abnormally to the usual dose of the drug.

Eyebrows raised greatly

With the introduction of an antagonist drug into the affected area, the eyebrow should “fall”, that is, return to the required position.

If your eyebrows are drooping after Botox

This happens when the dosage does not match the strength of the muscles in the injection area. The tissues of the forehead and the area between the eyebrows hang and droop due to the low dose of the drug and weak blocking. Many who experience this effect panic and ask: “After Dysport, my eyebrows drooped, what should I do?” In such cases, a new dose of the drug is injected, which eliminates the defect.

How often to do the procedure

Botox fully manifests itself after two weeks from the date of administration of the drug. It is believed that it acts for 4-6 months, after which the drug is absorbed and completely eliminated from the body. Accordingly, muscle paralysis also disappears.

Note! After six months, cosmetologists recommend new botulinum therapy.

However, such timing is purely individual. There are people with high metabolism. As you know, metabolism greatly affects all processes, including the removal of Botox from the body.

Sports and fitness activities can contribute to an earlier weakening of the effect. So the choice of time for a new procedure always depends on the characteristics of the human body and its activity.

Where is the procedure performed?

Some women, trying to get the coveted facial sculpture, without a single wrinkle, but not wanting to spend a lot of money, resort to botulinum therapy at home. Such “specialists” cannot be trusted. The exposure is carried out using a dangerous compound that can cause serious harm if used unreasonably. If the specialist does not have the proper education and does not maintain the required level of antiseptics, there is a high probability that the woman will regret carrying out such a procedure.

The procedure must be carried out only in a stationary cosmetology salon that has a decent reputation and extensive experience. When meeting a doctor, you need to study the documents he has on education and advanced training.

Carrying out the procedure by an inexperienced specialist, without following certain technology, is especially dangerous to health.

How to give Botox injections to lift eyebrows

Despite the simplicity of the procedure at first glance, it still requires some experience. The specialist must accurately determine the injection site of the drug, as well as the dosage, which will allow achieving the desired result without side effects.

Beauty injections are given in a cosmetologist's office, and on average the procedure takes 20-40 minutes, depending on the severity of the problems. Hospitalization and anesthesia are not required; local anesthetics are used to reduce discomfort. During the session, the patient may feel a slight tingling and burning sensation, which disappears immediately after the procedure. The first positive changes can be noticed no earlier than three days later, reaching the maximum effect on the 14th day. With proper care and following all recommendations, the result lasts from 6 to 10 months. If there is no result, increase the dosage or replace it with another drug.

Doctors' recommendations after the procedure

The active effect of the product does not begin immediately, but after 5 days. During this time, the muscles relax, which leads to smoothing out wrinkles. Over time, the effect of the product weakens, which leads to new wrinkles.

During the first hours after the manipulation, the woman must strictly adhere to the recommendations given to her by the specialist. Compliance with them will help prevent the development of negative consequences and improve the process of internal distribution of the neurotoxin.

Recommendations for the recovery period are as follows:

• do not lie down for the first 4 hours after the procedure;
• do gymnastic exercises, raising and lowering the brow ridges;
• avoid massage, active facial movements, and touching injection sites;
• for the first seven days, do not use a hair dryer to dry your hair, avoid places where the air temperature and humidity are high;
• It is forbidden to take antibacterial agents, visit the solarium, swimming pool, sauna, bathhouse;
• drink a minimum amount of liquid;
• limit your intake of salty foods;
• do not lift heavy things.

Compliance with these restrictions will help in the rapid restoration of the skin, prevent the development of side effects, and help you quickly enjoy smooth, wrinkle-free skin.

Botox - what is it?

Botulinum toxin type A is a medication that was previously used to treat diseases associated with muscle spasms. The drugs helped improve the condition of patients with cerebral palsy, relieved the tone of the limbs caused by a stroke, and were noted to be effective in reducing muscle tension in any part of the body. The effect of botulinum toxin is due to the blocking of nerve impulses to muscle fibers, which leads to their temporary paralysis, as a result of which the skin is smoothed out, the skin becomes even and smooth. The procedure has been a leader among anti-aging procedures for more than 20 years, thanks to its high results and long-lasting effect.