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Botulinum toxin and filling material applications
Botulinum
toxin is a muscule toxin derived from a bacteria. Like any
other medicine it’s a magical drug if used in proper dosage.
As we all know even an aspirin can lead to intoxication if
taken in high doses. Botox in safe hands can produce perfect
results. I have been appliying botox since 1999 since it was
first introduced in the market in Turkey. In eye brow frowns I
have my technique in the literature. As the effects of the
procedure last for 4 to 6 months patients frequently come back
for another application.
Continuously
botox administered cases have the affect for 8 to 14 months.
Best results are obtained especially in frontal regions,
frowns and crown feet. However each aplication should be
modified according to the individuals needs(astonished look
and over correction of brows should always be avoided). My
first aim is not a motionless face but a natural, shining and
youthful look. In order to have a comfortable and painless
procedure I use local anesthetic oinments and fine special
needles. Even in sensible and anxious patients the procedure
goes smoothly and results are very good. Application lasts
aproximately 3 to 5 minutes and final results are taken after
day 4 . I generally recommend a secondary dose after 6 months.
For lines located near the nose and chin I apply hylorunic
acid –a physiologic substance which is constantly
diminishing in the skin. I generally prefer swiss made
products of Restylane®, Perlane® and Finelane®. After local
anesthetic application I inject the substance to the outermost
layer of the skin called epidermis with special syrings. I
perform the procedure while talking to my patient holding a
mirrror. After 1 month, looking for a better result I give a
small touch by injecting a smaller amount of the material.
Therefore a definitive result lasting for 8 to 14 months is
achived. In Thin borders of lips(so called cigarette lines),
and lip red - white junction of the lips (vermilion line ) I
inject the filling material after injecting the anesthetic
medicine. So the procedure is nearly painless. I avoid
excessive swelling and fullness, and try to give a natural
beauty to the lip . Up to date I have not encountered an
important complication such as allergy or bleeding. Through
evaluation of the patient and meticiluous technique play
important roles for this.
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