Botox wrinkle treatment in Berlin

Younger appearance, positive radiance and beauty – thanks to wrinkle treatment with Botox in Berlin

As a means against wrinkles, Botox has enjoyed growing popularity for years. Today, it is a very gentle treatment that softens mimic wrinkles, forehead wrinkles, laugh lines and frown lines, as well as wrinkles in other facial regions - or even makes them disappear completely during the period of effectiveness.

What is Botox?

Botulinumtoxin – in short: Botox – is a nerve toxin in concentrated form. The name is composed of the Latin terms "botulus" (sausage) and "toxin" (poison). It is formed by bacteria that used to find optimal growth conditions in inadequately preserved foods and caused life-threatening intoxications – the so-called botulism was first described in scientific form in 1817. Aesthetic medicine today makes use of this mechanism of action. For medical use, Botulinumtoxin-A (Botox) is obtained from bacterial cultures under controlled conditions as part of a multi-stage process.

For aesthetic-medical use, a total of six Botox preparations from recognized manufacturers are currently approved in Germany. In the USA, too, the approval of Botulinumtoxin-A is precisely regulated by the health authorities there. It is equally important that a wrinkle treatment with Botulinumtoxin-A is carried out exclusively by qualified medical professionals. A specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery is your optimal contact person for this.

How does Botulinumtoxin-A work?

After the injection of Botulinumtoxin-A, the active ingredient reaches its site of action. Botox attaches itself to the nerve endings (synapses) of the muscles. This interrupts the transmission of stimuli from the nerve cells to the muscles, as the neurotransmitter acetylcholine required for this is only released to a lesser extent or not at all. Depending on the chosen dosage, the contraction of the muscles is inhibited or completely prevented. The result is sustainable muscle relaxation and effective wrinkle smoothing. Due to its muscle-relaxing properties, Botulinumtoxin-A is used not only in aesthetic medicine for wrinkle treatments, but also as a therapeutic agent. The active ingredient is used, for example, for the treatment of migraine, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in various body regions, and in the therapy of depression. In dentistry, Botox is used, for example, for the treatment of bruxism (teeth grinding).

What results can be achieved with a wrinkle treatment with Botox?

A wrinkle treatment with Botox sustainably smooths forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and other types of wrinkles for a limited period – making your face appear significantly younger and fresher than before. The results are usually visible two to four days after the injections.

Botulinum toxin A reaches its maximum effect two weeks after treatment. Subsequently, the active ingredient is gradually broken down by the body – how quickly this breakdown occurs varies greatly from person to person. On average, the results of a wrinkle treatment with Botulinum toxin A are visible for four to six months, after which a follow-up treatment is necessary. Unwanted mimic effects that lead to wrinkle formation are largely eliminated. A wrinkle treatment with Botox is therefore able to slow down the natural aging process to a certain extent. Against this background, we recommend using the active ingredient early and preventively, before strongly pronounced, deep wrinkles can form.

Which wrinkles can be mitigated with a wrinkle treatment with Botox?

A wrinkle treatment with Botox is particularly suitable for dynamic wrinkles – that is, wrinkles caused by muscle movements. The main cause of these wrinkles is that the same muscles and skin areas are repeatedly used by our facial expressions. In aesthetic medicine, they are also referred to as dynamic wrinkles. Typical dynamic wrinkles are forehead wrinkles, laugh lines around the eyes, and the so-called frown lines that can form between the eyebrows. Their depth and prominence can vary greatly individually. Today, Botox is used not only for the treatment of forehead wrinkles, frown lines, and other wrinkles in the eye area, but in certain cases also for wrinkle smoothing in the nasolabial region, as well as on the neck and décolleté. Botulinum toxin A is particularly effective for wrinkles that are not yet too deep. For very pronounced dynamic wrinkles, a combined treatment with Botox and fillers such as hyaluronic acid may be an option.

A wrinkle treatment with Botox can mitigate the following types of wrinkles:

Horizontal forehead wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles are caused by raising the forehead. They run horizontally across the forehead; along with other dynamic wrinkles, they are among the classic dynamic wrinkles. Botox can be used for both the treatment and prevention of forehead wrinkles. The dosage of the active ingredient for forehead wrinkles depends on the number of wrinkles, muscle mass, wrinkle depth, and wrinkle pattern, as well as the intensity of individual facial expressions. A wrinkle treatment with Botox usually involves six to eight individual injections. Men generally require a slightly higher dose compared to women.

Frown lines
Frown lines or glabellar lines are located between the eyebrows. Most often, these are two or three parallel, vertical wrinkles. The cause of frown lines is strong mimic activity in this facial region. Many people furrow their brows when concentrating or in strong light – sooner or later, the frown lines thus created become permanent. A wrinkle treatment with Botox is particularly frequently requested for frown lines. Three to five injections are usually used for their smoothing. Long-term muscle relaxation also prevents the formation of further frown lines.

Laugh lines (crow's feet)
Laugh lines in the lateral area of the eyes – the so-called crow's feet – appear friendly when laughing or smiling, but give the face an older expression. A wrinkle treatment with Botox can effectively smooth these. For deeper wrinkles, a combined treatment with fillers can often achieve better results.

Nasal and lip wrinkles (bunny lines and barcode)
Nasal and lip wrinkles are at least partially dynamic wrinkles. Nasal wrinkles arise from frequent nose wrinkling on the bridge of the nose and on the sides of the nose. Lip wrinkles develop from the strain on the muscles of the upper or lower lip. In both cases, it is advisable to start Botox treatment early to optimally utilize the associated preventive effects. However, strongly pronounced wrinkles on the nose or lips affect not only facial expressions but also skin aging processes, so a combination treatment is often useful here. The number of injections depends on the number and extent of the wrinkles.

Wrinkle treatment with Botox in Berlin – medical and aesthetic excellence at Dottore Caletti

A wrinkle treatment with Botox in Berlin begins in our specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery with a detailed consultation. In this preparatory discussion, we will inform you about the effects of Botulinum toxin A, as well as the possibilities and limitations of the treatment. We will also ask you some questions about pre-existing conditions and any contraindications to Botox. Subsequently, we will examine the wrinkles and the muscles to be treated to determine the injection sites and the optimal dosage of the active ingredient.

Of course, before a professional and medically sound wrinkle treatment with Botox in our practice, you do not have to worry that your natural facial expressions will be restricted and instead a mask-like “artificial face” will result. The preparations used for wrinkle treatment allow for very precise dosing. Especially if you are coming to our practice for a Botox treatment for the first time, the active ingredient will be dosed particularly carefully – if necessary, a follow-up treatment can be performed a few days later. The injection points are selected very precisely during the preliminary examination. In our specialist practice, we pay particular attention to ensuring that the result restores your natural radiance and that through medical and aesthetic excellence.