Wrinkle correction

Both Botox and hyaluronic acid have their supporters. Someone says that Botox is better because it gives a faster and cheaper result. Someone insists that hyaluronic acid provides a more natural state of the skin and retains the effect much longer. And only cosmetologists wise with knowledge and experience know that it is pointless to compare these drugs - in each case, either one or the other, or both, are required. But to whom and when it makes sense to use this or that drug, we will understand further ...

Currently, among cosmetologists, there are two diametrically opposed opinions regarding alcohol intake after botulinum toxin injections. Some - adhere to the traditional approach in this matter and strongly do not recommend patients to take alcohol for 7-10 days after therapy. Others - reduce this period to 2-3 days, and sometimes even completely allow you to mark the successful procedure with a glass of champagne. Which of them is right? Let's figure it out ...

Some antibiotics so strongly affect the effect of botulinum therapy that taking them is a direct contraindication for Botox injections. Moreover, not only antibacterial drugs, but also some other drugs that can both enhance and significantly weaken the effect of botulinum toxin can have an undesirable effect. Let's talk about these important nuances ...

Due to its relative ease of use, safety and, most importantly, effectiveness, Botox has become one of the most popular drugs for eliminating facial wrinkles. Still, only half an hour in the cosmetologist’s office, then 1-2 days of waiting for the action of the drug - and there are no wrinkles on the face that cannot be eliminated by other means and methods. How is this effect achieved, how safe is it, and how are injections of this drug generally carried out? Let's figure it out ...

Botulinum toxin is one of the most powerful poisons in the world, but today it is not as widely known as a poison as a cosmetic product. Surprisingly, the fact is that one of the most dangerous substances on the planet, when used correctly, helps not only treat diseases, but also fight facial wrinkles. Let's see how the botulinum toxin affects the human body and what interesting facts have been accumulated by the science of this compound ...

Are there situations where it is impossible to stab Botox? Definitely, yes, and there are a lot of such contraindications to “beauty injections”. Not all of them are strict, and in many cases the doctor makes the decision himself whether the patient can be injected or not. But there are also absolute contraindications in which the use of Botox and other botulinum toxin preparations is strictly prohibited. We will talk about all these nuances that are important from a practical point of view ...

To begin with, Botox and Xeomin are analogues of each other, they are used in similar cases and are largely interchangeable - in practice, although there are differences, they are very insignificant. Then why do practicing cosmetologists often give preference to any one drug? ..

Botulax is a relatively new drug based on botulinum toxin for the Russian market.On sale, it is positioned as “Korean Botox”, as effective and safe as Botox and Dysport, which have already become traditional, but more affordable. Let's try to figure out whether Botulax is really as effective as official representatives of the manufacturer in our country say, and how it differs from its more famous counterparts ...

Today, several Botox analogues are widely used in cosmetology, and there is also a domestic drug - Relatox (from the Russian pharmaceutical company NPO Microgen). Relatox injections are on average cheaper than Botox injections, but can one expect that when using Russian botulinum toxin the result will be as pronounced, long-lasting and without unpleasant side effects? Let's figure it out ...

In the rehabilitation period after Botox injections, it is important to observe a number of restrictions. Otherwise, the effect of the procedure may be significantly weaker than expected, or serious complications may even arise ...