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We tested for you: botox injections
Diabolized in the 2000s, botox has slowly come back to the forefront in recent years, undoubtedly benefiting from the success of hyaluronic acid injections, which have become more widely available. After having tested the latter a few months ago, Fanny, our 33-year-old Communication Director, wanted to experiment with botox: a "better aging" method (in fact complementary) to that of hyaluronic acid, to act locally on the first wrinkles and improve the quality of the skin.
What exactly is botox?
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...
It is in the 90s, that the botulinum toxin takes the commercial name "Botox" and is used mainly to reduce expression lines: frown lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet. In other words, wherever wrinkles are due to the repeated contraction of a muscle that eventually causes a break in the skin. Its purely local action is limited in time and generally lasts between 4 and 6 months.
Botox injection technique by Doctor Olivier Claude
Who is this method intended for?
Patientsusually start at the age of 30-35 years . This is most often due to the frown lines between the eyebrows that can give a severe, unattractive appearance when the patient is concentrating or giving attention to someone else. Many patients also start treatments around the age of 30 to prevent the first signs of aging. It is like taking preventive care of your body by starting pilates classes early! We optimize the functioning of the muscle scales for today and tomorrow: it is a treatment and a prevention.
On which areas can it be performed?
Botox is usually used on the upper part of the face. It treats frown lines between the eyebrows by removing that harsh look that closes the eyes. It also corrects forehead wrinkles and crow's feet that can give a tired or stunned look. But all the muscles of the face are interconnected, so it is important to treat the lower muscles as well, such as the mouth angle depressor (MOAD). This helps to reduce the inverted "smiley" look that gives off an emotion of sadness. The neck muscles are also treated almost systematically: this helps to improve the definition of the mandibular line (jawline), and to reduce the neck cords.
The result?
As for hyaluronic acid, it is a real "fresh look", a totally natural healthy glow effect! My expressions are not frozen, I just look more rested (like a good 12-hour night), my skin is smoother, and my features are less marked, less downward... in short the result is amazing! I had a few small marks related to the needle points on D-day, which disappeared immediately the next day and I did not have any bruises. I am convinced that in the long run, it will make a real difference in the way my face ages "better". But like all good things, the idea is of course not to abuse it... and above all to be accompanied by experienced practitioners, with a light hand and a natural approachwho will who will adjust in a personalized way the concentrations, volumes and number of points performed on each area you wish to treat.
Botox injection by Doctor Olivier Claude
124 Rue de la Faisanderie,
Paris 16ème
Price: 600€ for a global session every 6 months.
By appointment by phone
+33 (0)1 45 01 64 16
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Article published on September 30, 2021
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