How long does a botulinum toxin
injection last ?
You already see a
result 48 hours after a botulinum toxin injection, the
muscles begin to relax and it lasts between 6 to 8
months,
as muscle action gradually returns, the lines and
wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again.
The lines and wrinkles often appear less severe with
time because the muscles are being trained to relax.
At LMC, our specialists team will explain in detail how
the procedure is carried out. It may be necessary for
some patient to have additional procedures, such as the
use of filler substances. Additionally, it may be
necessary to have two or three sessions of botulinum
toxin treatment for deeper wrinkles before results
become visible.
Cosmetic Uses of botulinum
toxin
Our dedicated team
of aesthetic doctor and cosmetic surgeon based at LMC
will have the pleasure in giving you a full information
package to suit your needs. Doctors have been using
botulinum toxin for years to successfully treat wrinkles
and facial creases. Injecting botulinum toxin in small
amount can efficiently reduce facial muscles contraction
thus not only reducing but even eliminating deeper
wrinkles.
Having botulinum toxin
injection at Louise Medical Center
The administration
of botulinum toxin at LMC can be done on your first
consultation with your trained cosmetic physician,
dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. Straight after your
consultation, the doctor will advise you whether an
injection of botulinum toxin is needed to help erase
wrinkles. You will be given full information to suit
your needs and will be provided with support in making
the right decision.
How is a botulinum toxin procedure
done at LMC ? What are the side effects of botulinum
toxin?
A
step-by-step overview :
• Your trained doctor, cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist
will discuss in full detail your specific needs before
injecting the product
• Injection areas will be disinfected with alcohol
• Then your trained doctor will use a dermograph pencil
to mark areas to be injected
• botulinum toxin will be injected in desired areas with
the precise dosage of the product to be administered for
your specific needs
• After injection the area treated will be disinfected
again.
What are the Side Effects of botulinum toxin?
With an experienced team of Doctors, following and
respecting proper prodecures, the side effects are
indeed very rare. However some very minor and temporary
side effect can include bruising, swelling or headaches.
Follow up :
At Louise Medical Center in Brussels after botulinum
toxin treatment we offer our patients a follow up with
no additional cost. On your next consultation a warranty
period will be defined and you may enjoy coming to our
Center free of charge during that period.
At Louise Medical Center, our dedicated team of
multidisciplinary medical doctors and aesthetic
cosmetic surgeons are available to practice this
procedure safely known as botulinum toxin injection
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