btx is a wrinkle removal treatment method for reducing and eliminating wrinkles and streaks that occur due to frequent use of mimic movements. (Clostridium botulinum) a kind of toxin obtained from the bacterium is easily applied to many areas of the face and body. The toxin injected under the skin with special needles shows its effect by blocking the transmission of acetylcholine to the nerve endings. It helps to temporarily remove wrinkles and lines.

Under What Circumstances Is btx  Applied and To Whom?
btx is a medical application for the removal of wrinkles in the face area due to the deepening of the lines formed by mimics with advancing age. There are many more area of uses available. Botulinum toxin, known as btx, which is applied under the skin by injection, prevents the release of acetylcholine, which allows the transmission to nerve endings, and shows its effect by stopping nerve conduction. It delays aging and gives a younger appearance.

With the purpose of  removing  wrinkles that occur in certain areas of the skin, injecting of the toxin obtained from the bacteria under the skin in the problemed area will reduce and remove wrinkles and lines.

With time, the  mimic formed movements  such as, angry, laughing, surprised, etc. depending on the condition and advancing of age, certain deformities can occur in the face. The wrinkles around the eyes, between the eyebrows and the forehead are the most noticeable areas. These wrinkles may make the person look older than he/she is. For this reason, people generally experience aesthetic anxiety. This condition can be temporarily corrected with wrinkle removal treatment. btx toxin can be used after wrinkles occur or during the initiation phase. These breakages caused by wrinkles in the face area give more effective results if applied at the initial stage.

How To Apply The btx?
The patient who wants to have the wrinkles removed, is first evaluated for the areas that he/she is  uncomfortable with. btx, which we inject according to muscle structure, allows the nerves to be blocked and eliminates the contractions. It creates tightening in the area where it is injected, making the skin look younger and more dynamic. Sometimes the wrinkles and lines are so deep that btx is not enough for these lines to disappear and different applications might be needed  . These applications include peeling, laser applications and filler injections. Local anesthesia creams are used for all these procedures to be performed in accordance with the patient's skin type. The patient does not feel any pain or discomfort.

The first analysis of the problem area is done by the doctor in the removal of these breakages caused by wrinkles on the face and body. After the analysis of the problem area, sufficient amounts of btx toxin are injected under the skin using special needles. Cream with the effect of local anesthesia is applied in the process. Because of this,  no heavy pain can be felt. Although the duration of the process varies according to the region, botulinum toxin process is performed in a short period of 10 to 20 minutes. After the application, the person can easily continue his / her daily activities. As it can be applied alone, it can be done in combination with filling, peeling and laser applications if necessary.

Thanks to the wrinkle removal process, the temporary removal of the wrinkles caused by the breakages of wrinkles, which give the face a tired and pale appearance, can contribute to the appearance of the face for more dynamic and youthful look. In addition, the process can provide an improvement in the expression of the face, as well as preventing and slowing the formation of wrinkles can also be achieved.

Duration And After Effect Of btx
The patient, who immediately stands up after the application and returns to his/her daily life, btx acts after 48 – 72 hours and its effect is fully revealed within 1 - 2 weeks. On average, the effect continues 4 to 6 months. If you continue the application periodically, this time will be extended.

The btx begins to show its effect within a week. The permanence period of the application varies depending on the region and the person being processed, but has an effect of between 4 – 6 months on average. After the 4th month it begins to lose its effect slowly. If the process is applied in certain periods, the permanence period can be increased. The area should not be touched or massaged for  4 – 6 hours after the btx procedure.

To Which problems And Areas Can btx Be Applied To?
Before the application is made, the skin is cleaned, btx is diluted with saline solution, the process is completed by injecting with small needles under the skin in doses determined according to need. The substance used is not distributed to any area other than the applied area and is completed in a period of 15 minutes. The effects will be revealed and be seen within the next two weeks and the facial rejuvenation process will then be accomplished.

btx,  is applied in the temporary reduction and removal of wrinkles and breakages on the skin, the most common application areas are as follows:

The wrinkles around the eyes, also called crow’s feet.
Removing wrinkles in the face area, forming due to the frequent use of tiny face movements.
Reducing or eliminating  of the lines formed on the forehead, temple area.
Reducing and lifting of eyebrows.
Treating hand, foot and armpit sweating with btx process for the problem of sweating.
Temporary relief of migraine from chronic headache that causes the problem.
Reduction and removal of wrinkles occuring on the cleavage and the neck region.
Breakages on the top of the nose.
Lifting the tip of the nose by correcting the drooping.
Is btx Harmful and Are There Any Side Effects?
Plastic Surgeons are the only qualified people to do this procedure, there may be mishaps, such as the fall of the eyelid, in applications made by people who are not plastic surgeons and are not qualified to do such procedures. It is possible to experience mild redness on the face after the procedure. The idea that it is necessary to have it done continuously after having it done once is completely unfounded. There is also no case of increased wrinkles after the procedure. It has also been scientifically proven that aging is largely prevented by applying btx at regular intervals.

If the btx applied for wrinkle removal is administered in sufficient doses by an expert, there will not be any side effects. It is common to have a mild redness in the area after the procedure. The mild redness that occurs shows improvement within a day. There are no side effects in terms of health.

Who Can Have btx Application?                                                      
The age range of patients who wish to have btx application are usually between 18 and 65 years old. Not done during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How does btx fixes wrinkles? As a result of overworking of the dynamic muscles (mimic muscles ) on our face, the skin folds and lines begin to form over time. The movement of the muscles in the area where btx is applied is reduced and the skin on the wrinkle is prevented and the skin regains tightness. To which areas of the face is btx applied? Mimic lines on top of the face, glabella (between two eyebrows), the edge of the eyes , forehead and nose root (bunny lines) are places where btx is often applied to. What are the effects of Glabella btx? If we do btx to glabella, there are a few effects that we want to provide. If the patient has a facial expression that looks anxious or angry, by injecting btx into the glabella, we relax and ease the part that creates this expression. What are the effects we are trying to provide around the eye (crow’s feet) btx? When we treat the crow’s feet lines with btx, we see that the depth and number of the lines decrease. What to pay attention to? First, you need to use the appropriate product. The right product, the right dilution and proper sterilization are the issues to be considered. Does btx disrupt the naturalness of your face? If the problem has occured due to  muscle movements and  the breakages of the wrinkles the btx is one of the best solutions for this. Using the appropriate dose will be a positive result. Are there risks? Side effects will be minimal if the correct procedures are applied. Localized infection, pain, inflammation, loss of feeling, tenderness, redness, bruising may occur as a result of the injection. Very rarely, eyelid drops can be seen. But btx has an advantage over these side effects. If btx has created a side effect, it will always go away on its own, so it is reversible. How is btx administered? After the area to be applied is disinfected, very thin needles are injected into the muscle. One session of ten minutes is enough for the procedure.
For more information on the application of btx and other enquiries please contact us at UCEP in Fethiye.