We tested it for you: botox injections

Botulinum toxin, the scientific name for Botox, is secreted by a bacterium responsible for the disease known as botulism. In 1950, a scientist by the name of Brooks became interested in its neurotoxic properties and proved that when injected into a muscle, it caused the muscle to relax temporarily. It was then used for medical purposes to treat eye problems, for example. In the late '80s, an ophthalmologist noticed (by chance!) that the toxin she used to treat blepharospasm also reduced the appearance of wrinkles. The machine was launched...

In the 90s, botulinum toxin took on the commercial name "Botox" and was used mainly to reduce expression lines: frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet. In short, wherever wrinkles are caused by the repeated contraction of a muscle, which eventually leads to a break in the skin. Its purely local action is limited in time, generally lasting between 4 and 6 months..

Who is this method for?

In general, patients start at the age of 30-35. This is most often due to the frown lines between the eyebrows, which can give a severe, unattractive appearance whenever the patient is concentrating or giving attention to others. Many patients also start treatments around the age of 30, to prevent the first signs of aging. You could compare it to taking preventive care of your body by starting pilates classes early! You optimize the functioning of your muscular scales for today and tomorrow: it's a treatment and a prevention.

On which areas can it be used?

Botox is usually used on the upper part of the face. It treats frown lines between the eyebrows, removing that stern look that closes the eyes. It also corrects forehead wrinkles and crow's feet, which can give a tired or stunned appearance. But all the muscles of the face are interconnected, so it's important to treat the lower muscles too, such as the lowering of the angle of the mouth (DAO). This helps to reduce the inverted "smiley" appearance that gives off an emotion of sadness. Neck muscles are also treated almost systematically, to improve jawline definition and reduce neck cords.

As with hyaluronic acid, it's a real "coup de frais", a totally natural healthy-glow effect! My expressions don't freeze, I just look more rested (like a good 12-hour night's sleep), my skin is smoother, and my features are less marked, pulling less downwards... in short, the result is amazing! I had a few small marks from the needle points on D-day, which disappeared immediately the next day, and I didn't have any bruises. I'm convinced that in the long term, it will make a real difference to the way my face ages "better". But as with all good things, the key is of course not to overdo it... and above all to be accompanied by experienced, light-handed, natural practitionerswho will who will customize the concentrations, volumes and number of points performed on each area you wish to treat.

Botox injections by Doctor Olivier Claude
124 Rue de la Faisanderie,
Paris 16th district

Price : €600 for a comprehensive session every 6 months.
By appointment by phone
+33 (0)1 45 01 64 16