Intervention:
The reason for a lot of wrinkles is the superactivity
of the subjacent musculature. Frontal wrinkles, wrinkles of anger and crow's feet are included. Botox is a muscle poison and paralyses the corresponding musculature and smoothes away the
subjacent wrinkles. It is also possible to successfully treat an excessive sweat gland production with Botox.
Therapies - Botox
Duration:
10 to 30 minutes
Anaesthesia:
not required
Ambulatory or in-stationary:
ambulatory
post-treatment:
Minimal haematomas are rare; normally, the therapy is fully effective after 48 to 70 hours.
Risks:
To intensive paralysing symptoms with hanging eye brows or lids; soon repetition because of restricted effectiveness.
Recovery:
The patient is able to immediately take part in normal activities; effectiveness for about 6 months; it is also possible to improve migraine attacks with this treatment.
Schematic Videodemonstration:
You can find some Videodemonstrationen under www.plasticsurgery.org
