Botox : treatment areas (men and women)

Botox is injected in small amounts in targeted areas. It has the effect of relaxing facial muscles, which alleviates a certain type of wrinkles: express wrinkles. These wrinkles result from repeated muscle contractions and end up settling in the face permanently. After Botox injections, the face looks more rested and relaxed.

How is Botox used in aesthetic medicine ?

Botox is one of the most popular products used in aesthetic medicine. Thanks to its muscle relaxing effect, it is highly recommended to treat facial expression wrinkles. Botox injections can slow down facial muscle activity in specific areas to alleviate wrinkles resulting from these contractions. Botox is injected in small amount in extremely targeted areas to avoid a ‘frozen’ facial expression. The results are visible as soon as a couple of days following the treatment and will immediately give a healthy glow to the face. Patients still have to wait a couple of weeks for the effect of Botox on muscle to be optimal. This effect is not permanent, therefore treatment has to be repeated, typically 3 to 6 months after the initial treatment, to maintain the results. After the second injections, the results become more durable (up 12 months). Each treatment is customized to the patient’s needs, to the treatment areas and the severity of wrinkles.

On top of the effect of Botox on wrinkles that are already there, Botox also prevents new wrinkles from forming. It is preferable to avoid waiting for wrinkles to appear to request Botox injections. Like any other treatment, treating sooner offers more durability and efficiency. The first injections can be done at the age of approximately 30, when wrinkles start to form.

Botox for men: which areas require treatment ?

Men typically request Botox injections to look more dynamic and alert in a competitive work environment. The most frequently treated facial areas are: