How many units of Botox do you need to prevent wrinkles?

1. Mechanism of action and scope of application
2. Drug manufacturers
3. Procedure
4. Correct dosage
5. How much is a unit of Botox?
6. How many units to smooth out wrinkles on the forehead?
7. Number of units for the area between the eyebrows
8. Using Botox to remove wrinkles around the eyes
9. How many units will be required from the neck folds?
10. How many units of Botox will be needed to treat lips?
11. Number of units of Botox for the treatment of hyperhidrosis
12. Number of units table
13. The result of beauty injections

When injecting Botox, it is very important to calculate the dose correctly. If botulinum toxin is administered in too small an amount, there will be no effect. If you exceed the dose, your face will turn into a frozen mask. An experienced doctor will correctly calculate the amount of toxin to smooth out wrinkles , but maintain lively facial expressions: in this case, no one will guess about the intervention, the result will be as natural as possible. The safety and effectiveness of botulinum toxin-based drugs has been confirmed by numerous studies (research of botulinum toxin in clinical practice in general).

Mechanism of action and scope of application

Botulinum toxin has the unique ability to block the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles. This leads to muscle relaxation, due to which facial wrinkles are smoothed out

The face becomes calm and serene , it looks much younger than before the procedure, and this effect lasts for an average of six months. ( Botulinum toxin ) - action study )

Various drugs based on botulinum toxin are used in the cosmetology market, such as Botox, Dysport , Botulax, Relatox, Xeomin, Lantox . But we will tell you using the example of two drugs - Botox and Dysport .

Why is Botox harmful?

If you are still not sure whether to inject a biological weapon into your face or not, let's move on to the main argument. Let's figure out exactly how facial wrinkles disappear due to Botox injections (small doses of poison). The neurotoxin blocks acetylcholines, which are transmitters of nervous excitation. Nerve impulses are paralyzed and signal transmission from nerve to muscle stops. That's it: the muscle no longer performs its function, it relaxes and does not contract.

Botox causes irreparable harm to health and beauty. And no benefit, except for a short-term and controversial aesthetic effect. Yes, wrinkles in the Botox injection area will smooth out for a few months, but at what cost! Muscle paralysis is not even a side effect, but the mechanism of action of the poison itself. And the side effects of Botox with such a “barbaric” approach to beauty are completely demonic (details in the next chapter).

Do not believe that doses of poison can be safe. No matter how “nano” they are, they block muscle function in any case. And then the replacement mechanism turns on: if some muscles do not function, neighboring muscles will work for them, that is, work for themselves and also for those immobilized, saturated with poison.

And this is where real aging begins, in earnest, and an accelerated process. The muscles that worked for their paralyzed neighbors become overstrained, and the vectors of skin tension change. A lot of new wrinkles, creases, and bumps appear on the face. Oh God! They weren't there a week ago? Where did you come from? From one small and insidious prick, which gave the illusion of youth for several months, but in fact, stole beauty.

The hard truth is that Botox accelerates age-related changes, not prevents them.

Drug manufacturers

Botox . The manufacturing company is located in the USA ; the manufacturing company is Allergan . The company uses auxiliary components: sodium chloride and human plasma albumin. The cost of the drug is higher due to the high concentration of the active substance: one unit of Botox is equal to approximately three units of Dysport . Therefore, it is used more sparingly; in the end, the cost of the procedure is approximately the same.

Disport - the drug is produced in Europe by the French company Ipsen . The substance contains botulinum toxin and auxiliary substances lactose and albumin. Since the drug has a high degree of penetration into tissue, it begins to act a little faster than its analogues, although the final effect, as with Botox , is achieved within two weeks.

Botulax - Manufacturer Hyugel Inc., Republic of Korea

• Sustained therapeutic effect that lasts over time
• Selective corrective action that determines the preservation of natural facial expressions against the background of complete correction of facial wrinkles
• Excellent patient tolerance
• The authority and high production standards of the Korean pharmaceutical concern HUGEL Inc.
• Botulinum toxin type A – hemagglutinin complex – is a highly purified neurotoxic protein produced in compliance with local and international GMP standards.

Relatox is a premium Russian botulinum toxin drug used in aesthetic cosmetology to correct facial wrinkles and eliminate hyperhidrosis. The drug is produced at the Immunopreparat .

For its production, high-quality raw materials are used, strain Clostridium botulinum 501 serotype A and gelatin from a leading European manufacturer as a stabilizer. During the production process, botulinum toxin undergoes a three-stage purification system, which guarantees the effectiveness and absolute safety of the procedures.

Xeomin - manufacturer Merz (Germany) Highly purified botulinum toxin type A with proven safety and effectiveness for the correction of facial wrinkles. Xeomin is a botulinum toxin produced by a strain of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum type A, freed from complexing proteins.

The therapeutic effect of botulinum toxin appears 2–3 days after administration, the peak therapeutic effect occurs after 7–12 days. This effect gradually decreases and after 3-4 months muscle contraction is restored. Xeomin contains only pure, active neurotoxin, purified from complexing proteins, which reduces the risk of side effects and addiction even with regular use.

LANTOX® Lanzhou Institute of Biological Products, China Botulinum toxin type A-hemagglutinin complex is a neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism . It is a drug that affects neuromuscular transmission and has a local muscle relaxant effect.

Highly purified protein (botulinum toxin type, A), extracted from the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum using high-tech methods. The mechanism of action is due to a reversible blockade of neuromuscular impulse transmission. The toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine, leading to local muscle relaxation.

As a rule, injections of Botox, Dysport, Botulax, Relatox, Xeomin, Lantox (these are similar drugs, the difference is only in the manufacturer and concentration of the active substance) are used to correct expression wrinkles in the upper third of the face. Botulinum toxin is also used to treat hyperhidrosis . Under the influence of the drug, sweating decreases due to a reduction in the transmission of nerve impulses to the sweat glands.

Lifestyle after the procedure

The strictest recommendations for the first 3 days after the session:

• Avoid alcoholic drinks: ethyl alcohol increases blood flow to the face.
• Do not take hot baths or go to the sauna.
• Avoid visiting the beach and solarium.
• Protect your face from direct sunlight.
• Avoid even minimal physical activity.
• Do not take muscle relaxants, tetracycline antibiotics, or B vitamins.
• Do not massage the injection area.

Correct dosage

Wherever toxin injections , it is important to correctly calculate the dose of the drug to achieve optimal effect. There is no need to do the calculations yourself - this is the task of an experienced cosmetologist in the clinic. The doctor will be able to determine the required amount of botulinum toxin only after an in-person examination and assessment of the patient’s skin condition.

The calculation takes into account:

• Age;
• Skin condition;
• Depth of wrinkles;
• Muscle activity;
• Condition of muscle tissue;
• Processing area;
• Number of injections.

However, there are average values ​​for the required amount of botulinum toxin for different areas. The drug is measured in units. Knowing these values, you can very roughly calculate the cost of the procedure before visiting the clinic in order to have an idea of ​​what to prepare for. Let's consider how many units may be required for different zones.

Indications and contraindications for the procedure

Botox injections are given to patients with hypertonicity of the facial muscles. The main indication for the procedure today is the appearance of wrinkles.

. The cosmetologist will tell you how many units of Botox are needed. Botox for the forehead and eyebrows is applied according to individual indicators: the procedure may be required both at 20 and at 40.

Contraindications

• Inflammations on the skin of the face.
• Infectious diseases.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding period.
• Chronic diseases in the acute stage.
• Allergic reaction to the drug.
• Children under 18 years of age.

Before administering the drug, the Aesthetic Club doctor will definitely conduct a survey, collect anamnesis, and make sure there are no contraindications.

How much is a unit of Botox?

To measure drugs based on botulinum toxin, not the usual milliliters are used, but special units of action (AU). An international unit (IU, sometimes - Action Unit, AU) in pharmacology is a unit of measurement of the dose of a substance based on its biological activity.

BOTOX ® is measured in “units” based on potency (biological activity). This measurement is unique to BOTOX®. You cannot compare 1 unit of BOTOX ® to the measurement used for any other product. One unit is the amount of BOTOX ® required to achieve a certain level of blockade of the nerve responsible for muscle contraction.

In medicine, the activity of a drug such as Botox is measured in international units of biological activity - action units. The number of units of the drug is not equal to the administered volume in milliliters. Approximately 10 units of Botox is about 0.1 ml of the drug.

The dose of Botox® and injection points are determined individually for each patient in accordance with the severity and location of muscle hyperactivity. Botox® is diluted with 0.9% sodium chloride solution for injection. For each zone, the doctor selects the required number of units of the drug and its concentration.

Signs of Botox working

It is easy to feel the effect of botulinum toxin after the procedure: the facial muscles at the injection site stop working almost immediately, although a trace of the wrinkle will still be visible. For example, it will not be possible to frown your forehead, and, therefore, folds on the skin will not be able to form.

On days 5-7, the distribution of the drug ends, the effect becomes maximum: the skin is noticeably fresher, acquires a healthy shine and tint, and cosmetics fit perfectly on it. Even deep wrinkles are gradually smoothed out.

When administered correctly, Botox injections do not turn the face into a “mask.” There will still be facial expressions and emotions. To get truly excellent results, contact beauty centers - cosmetologists with extensive experience work there.

How many units of botulinum toxin are needed to smooth out wrinkles on the forehead?

Expression wrinkles on the forehead are a common problem. Often such folds appear at a young age and quickly deepen, forcing their owners to hide their faces under their bangs.

Treating wrinkles usually requires multiple treatments. The earlier therapy is started, the more effective it is. 10-15 units of Botox are used for the forehead area . The amount of Dysport is calculated in a ratio to Botox of one to three, or one to four.

During the preliminary consultation, the doctor will ask you to frown to determine the exact location of wrinkles and evaluate facial expressions. After this, the doctor will determine the required amount of the drug and the exact injection sites.

"Pros" and cons of Botox in the forehead and between the eyebrows

Against the background of numerous disadvantages of Botox in the forehead and between the eyebrows, its only advantage - smoothing out wrinkles for a short time - is perceived as a very controversial argument in favor of this toxic procedure.

It's like going to chemotherapy just because you're tired of shaving your head.

Botox is a poison, and even in low concentrations it acts like a poison. It harms both health and beauty. It's impossible to kill a little bit.

What are the health risks of Botox on the forehead and between the eyebrows?

• Muscles paralyzed by botulinum toxin do not fully recover.
• Botox has a tendency to diffuse, that is, to spread beyond the target muscles. Due to this lack of control, the poison can accidentally paralyze neighboring areas, which leads to double vision (diplopia), facial asymmetry, drooping of the upper eyelid, up to the complete inability to open the eyes, and other consequences. In addition, botulinum toxin spreads throughout the body, creating a risk for any part of it.

The consequences of Botox are frightening: various vision pathologies including blindness, headaches and migraines, disturbances in the functioning of the nerves of the skull, heart, skeletal muscles, etc.

Western neurologists are very wary of Botox. They believe that it is necessary to study several generations of patients for decades to determine how botulinum toxin affects the brain, nervous system, and muscles. Current statistics, in their opinion, are not enough to judge the real complications from this drug.

Is the craving for beauty so high that it overshadows common sense and concern for health? Have you already made an appointment with a cosmetologist and allocated 5-10 thousand rubles from your budget for the first procedure (believe me, this is just the beginning, hundreds of thousands will be needed)? Know: Botox kills beauty.

What is the harm of Botox on the forehead and between the eyebrows for beauty:

1. Botox does not fight aging, but speeds up the process. Bye. The muscle deactivated by the poison sleeps like a dead sleep, its neighbors work for it. This leads not only to overload and wear of the muscles working instead of atrophied ones, but also to a shift in the vectors of skin tension. What does it mean? One after another, new, compensatory wrinkles and creases appear, and in places where they were not there a couple of days ago. As a rule, after Botox in the forehead and between the eyebrows, such surprises are wrinkles on the sides of the forehead, as well as in the area around the eyes. What do cosmetologists offer? Wait a couple of weeks until the drug “sets up”, and if new wrinkles do not disappear during this time, then inject Botox into them as well.
2. Botox in the forehead and between the eyebrows often has aesthetic side effects:
   Bruises and hematomas,
   up to huge scary dark spots. Cosmetologists consider them to be the norm for Botox injections, since capillary damage is inevitable with injections.
3. Edema.
   Due to impaired muscle tone, blood and lymph flow suffers, which is fraught with severe swelling. There are also allergic reactions in the form of Quincke's edema.
4. Bumps above the eyebrows.
   Ugly bumps are the result of uneven distribution of the drug, which causes some muscle fibers to relax while others remain tense. It is unlikely that a cosmetologist will explain this effect by incorrect technique. Most likely, he will say that this is your individual reaction, and will offer to come back in a couple of weeks for a new dose of Botox to correct the relief.
5. Ptosis of the upper eyelid (overhang).
   A popular phenomenon associated with the fact that the drug ends up outside the affected area. The eyebrows “fall”, the eyelid droops, and sometimes it is impossible to open the eye.
6. Facial asymmetry.
   Do you know how cosmetologists will most likely explain why, after a Botox injection into the forehead and between the eyebrows, the face became distorted? Its natural asymmetry, due to which muscles on different sides require unequal amounts of the drug to “turn off” them. How can you guess where to inject how much? A mystery of nature.
7. Mask-like face.
   An immobilized muscle immediately gives the face an unnatural appearance, as facial expressions suffer. Due to an overdose of Botox, the effect can be completely ugly and not relevant to emotions: for example, you laugh or smile, and on your face there is a terrible mask of disgust or suffering.
8. Botox in the forehead and between the eyebrows deprives the face of its usual facial expressions, which add charm and liveliness. This poison takes away traits of attractiveness that are an unconscious habit - you may not even know about them. For example, girls with low eyebrows unconsciously raise them, which makes their gaze more open. After Botox on the forehead and between the eyebrows, you can’t play with your eyebrows like that anymore - the muscle is inactive!

Using Botox to remove wrinkles around the eyes

One of the first noticeable signs of aging is wrinkles in the corners of the eyes, the so-called “crow's feet”. The procedure will smooth out this area and erase such signs of age. To treat one zone, 5 to 15 units of product are required.

Injections into the area under the eyes will help smooth out fine wrinkles on the lower eyelid, as well as make the look more expressive, removing signs of fatigue.

At what age can Botox be injected?

Manufacturers do not indicate clear restrictions on the age group, however, most specialists do not work with patients under 18 years of age. Moreover, at such a young age, there are most often no clear indications for such radical anti-aging therapy. The only exceptions are individuals who have a genetic predisposition to the formation of facial wrinkles. Many people mistakenly believe that this phenomenon is associated with overly active facial expressions, but in fact this factor is of secondary importance, after heredity.

When answering the classic question, at what age can Botox be injected, most experts still determine the age group from 30 to 45 years, when the drug will demonstrate the most pronounced effectiveness. At the same time, for elderly patients over 60 years of age, the relevance of Botox is lost every year, due to the manifestations of age-related tissue ptosis, which is noticeable even when the muscle is in a relaxed state.

How many units of Botox will be required to treat the lips (purse-string wrinkles above the upper lip)?

Hyaluronic acid fillers are used to correct nasolabial folds and the mouth area . They act differently than Botox - they do not relax the muscles, but fill the folds, smoothing the epidermis.

As for botulinum toxin, it is rarely used in the lower third of the face , although you can always discuss with your cosmetologist the possibility of using the drug in the area of ​​interest to you. The doctor will conduct an examination and offer optimal solutions to existing problems. On average, to treat lips, Botox will require 2-5 units .

Which Botox is better to inject?

The modern cosmetology market offers several drugs that contain botulinum toxin type A. The most popular, in addition to the world-famous American Botox, can also be considered the French drug Dysport. The main differences between these products are the dosage of botulinum toxin, as well as the speed of formation and duration of the final effect. An experienced cosmetologist will help you choose the most suitable drug for yourself, but most experts recommend giving preference to the classic American Botox from the Allergen company, due to the greater knowledge of this product.

Number of units of Botox for the treatment of hyperhidrosis

To get rid of excessive sweating, you will need quite a lot of Botox, but the result will be impressive.

On average, it takes about 50-100 units 50-70 units per palm . For one foot from 50-100 units . The effect of the procedure lasts for 1 year.

Can Botox be done during pregnancy?

The use of Botox during pregnancy has not been sufficiently studied to date, so it is better to avoid this procedure while pregnant. At the same time, Botox is not contraindicated when planning pregnancy, since this procedure does not have a systemic effect on the woman’s body.

If, however, beauty injections were given at a time when the woman was not yet aware of her interesting situation, there is no reason to panic. The vast majority of the fair sex, who decided to take care of their beauty during this difficult period, did not notice any side effects or complications during pregnancy. As for the question of whether Botox can be injected while breastfeeding, there can be no restrictions here, since the drug does not pass into the milk of a nursing woman.

Table of the number of units of Botox, Dysport, Botulax, Relatox for treated areas

Procedure for botulinum toxin injections for wrinkle correction

1. Before the manipulation, the aesthetic medicine doctor conducts a conversation with the patient, during which the indications for its implementation are identified. In addition, the doctor will determine the injection sites and the dose of the substance.
2. The patient's face is prepared (makeup removal, antiseptic treatment). Botulinum toxin injections are quick and painless. In case of increased skin sensitivity, the specialist will apply an anesthetic.
3. The drugs Botox, Dysport, Relatox, Xeomin and Lantox are available in the form of tablets or lyophilisate for the preparation of a solution for injection. Immediately before the procedure, the doctor dilutes the drug with saline solution in the required volume.
4. For administration, use a syringe with a thin needle (insulin). The patient is placed on the couch (on which he takes a comfortable semi-lying position) and asked to tense his facial muscles (frown, feign disgust, smile).
5. The drug is injected into the muscles of problem areas of the face. The procedure will take no more than 15 - 20 minutes.
6. Repeated treatment of the facial skin with an antiseptic.

The result of beauty injections

The effect after injections begins to appear after 2-3 days , gradually relaxes the muscles and reaches its apogee within 10-14 days .

The results will last for an average of six months. At the appointment, the doctor will tell you what needs to be done so that the effect of the drug does not end prematurely. You will also learn what procedures can be combined with botulinum toxin .

Repeated procedures

After Botox is removed, you can repeat the course to get the results back. Wait until your facial muscles have fully recovered to get the best results.

If Botox was administered for the first time, a corrective session is usually carried out after 8 months. All subsequent injections are performed at intervals of 4-6 months. With this technique you can maintain consistently good results.

If procedures are performed too often, the sensitivity of the dermis and nerve structures increases significantly. Botox dissolves faster each time, correction is required more often.