Botox procedure for the chin: reviews, recommendations

Over the years, each person gradually ages, and against the background of this, his skin begins to deform. Fine and deep wrinkles appear, elasticity and firmness decrease. The neck, like the condition of the hands, as is known, immediately reveals a woman’s age. Over the years, hypertonicity of muscle fibers can develop in the décolleté, neck and face area, leading to the formation of creases that visually add several extra years to their bearer. How to deal with this?

Modern cosmetology offers a wide range of anti-aging procedures that help slow down or remove signs of such age-related changes and other aesthetic defects on the skin. Botox has been particularly popular for many years, used in particular to improve the appearance of the neck.

Action of Botox

Botox is an American drug containing a weakened, pre-purified complex neurotoxin botulinum toxin, type A.

The unusual properties of this substance were discovered by American scientists back in 1982 during clinical trials to develop a drug for the treatment of eye diseases. As a side effect of the use of this medication, doctors noted the smoothing of transverse wrinkles in the forehead.

Botulinum toxin is a strong toxic substance with a high level of toxicity. It can have a negative impact on human health, but its use in minimal quantities gives an unsurpassed cosmetic effect.

When Botox is injected into the neck or décolleté, it penetrates the structure of the muscle tissue, has a paralyzing effect on them and smoothes out all the folds and wrinkles that appear on the skin. The toxin is removed from the human body after 6-8 months.

Anti-aging procedures using Botox have been carried out for many years, which directly proves its high level of effectiveness. Previously, this substance was used to treat muscle pathologies and treat cerebral palsy in children. Nowadays, botulinum toxin is more often used by cosmetologists to correct age-related changes in the skin.

Attention to safety

Unlike many skincare procedures and massages, injection therapy should only be performed by a certified doctor. The success of many manipulations depends on the skills of a particular performer and experience. The areas of the lower border of the face are recognized by cosmetologists as difficult to perform correction with Botox. For a long time, this area was avoided, injecting the toxin exclusively into the more pliable upper parts. Now technology makes it possible to perform Botox manipulations around the mouth, chin, and cheeks. The result of the actions depends on the skill of the doctor.

A certified doctor is always sensitive to the safety of injection procedures, but patients are advised to be attentive to the actions of the cosmetologist. Taking into account the human factor, no one is immune from errors. The patient should think about preserving his health.

It is recommended to request a license from your doctor to perform injection procedures. The cosmetologist must maintain sterility:

• use of antiseptics;
• manipulation of syringes from sealed packaging;
• exclusion of direct communication with the street (open windows);
• office visit by staff in a clean medical facility. clothes.

The doctor must open the ampoule with the drug in front of the patient. It is recommended to request the packaging from your cosmetologist for examination. The container is not damaged, the expiration date corresponds - it is permissible to continue manipulations.

Note! The doctor does not ask questions about health, does not give recommendations about subsequent restrictions - we need to think about his competence.

Advantages of injections in the neck and décolleté area

The advantages of using Botox serum to eliminate age-related defects of the epidermis in the neck and décolleté area are as follows:

1. The administration of the drug does not require preliminary anesthesia, as it is an absolutely painless procedure.
2. After correcting problem areas, there are no bruises or bruises on the skin, thanks to the fact that injections are administered with special syringes with the finest needles.
3. The effect of the active component of the serum begins from the first days after its administration, and the result of rejuvenation can be visually assessed already on days 9-11.

After 6-8 months, when the botox serum stops working, cosmetologists recommend repeating the procedure.

Patient reviews

Opinions about injectable rejuvenation with Botox vary. Most patients of cosmetologists respond positively or neutrally to the procedure, many return to injection therapy again. There are also negative assessments of the effect of the toxin.

Some people can no longer do without toxin injections. The effectiveness of the procedures makes people turn to Botox injections constantly.

Toxin injections can be used to reduce the volume, but the results vary from person to person.

Overdose and incorrect actions by the doctor affect the quality of the result.

The lower face is considered a risk area for injection therapy. Problems appear more frequently than in other areas.

Preparing for neck rejuvenation with Botox

Each person is individual and differs from everyone else in certain characteristics of their body. Therefore, the preparation process may be different in each case. After a preliminary examination, the specialist will explain in detail what and how to do before the procedure. However, there is a single list of rules that must be followed at the preparatory stage:

• completely eliminate the intake of alcohol, antibiotics, anticoagulants and hormone-containing drugs;
• do not burden yourself with household chores that require physical effort and bending over activities, such as cleaning, trying on shoes, or gardening work;
• do not attend acupuncture and massage sessions.

Morning exercises and other sports are also contraindicated.

How to lift wrinkles on the neck and décolleté

Wrinkle correction should only be performed by a plastic surgeon or cosmetologist with extensive experience and appropriate qualifications. The procedure for tightening the skin in the neck and décolleté area is carried out according to a time-developed scheme:

1. At the first stage, the doctor examines the problem areas of his patient and identifies the presence of obvious contraindications. In a form accessible to the common man, he explains how to properly care for the skin before and after Botox injections and how to prepare for the procedure.
2. On the appointed day, the patient comes to the doctor and signs consent to undergo cosmetic procedures.
3. A qualified specialist determines those areas on the patient’s neck and décolleté where increased muscle tone is noticeable, and marks these areas with a marker.
4. In each selected area, the doctor pinpoints the injection sites. Each point is surrounded by a circle, the diameter of which should not exceed 1.5 cm, this indicates the distribution zones of botulinum toxin around the injection site. Each circle must be in contact with the previous and subsequent ones.
5. If the patient has an increased level of skin sensitivity, then each selected area is anesthetized with a special cream containing the component lidocaine.
6. To relax the muscles as much as possible, it is recommended to inject in two rows, the distance between which should not exceed 2 cm. For one row, 5 injections with botulinum toxin are enough.

Depending on the individual characteristics of the patient’s skin, minor side effects may appear in the form of swelling, numbness, slight bruising, difficulty speaking and swallowing food. There is no need to do anything about this, since within 24 hours all symptoms will go away on their own.

In the next 2-3 days, there may be a feeling of tightness in the neck and décolleté area, which will indicate the effect of the drug aimed at smoothing out wrinkles. You can see in more detail how injections with botulinum toxin serum are administered in the following video:

What to do after Botox injections

After the procedure, women are not recommended to be nervous or worried. You need to wait for visible results while being in a calm state. They usually occur 9-11 days after the session. And to speed up the effect it is recommended:

• do not lie down for more than 5 hours;
• do not use cosmetics;
• Do not scratch or massage the injection areas.

For two weeks after a Botox injection, it is contraindicated to take analgesics, antibiotics, drink alcohol, use peelings, sunbathe and engage in sports activities.

Carrying out the procedure

Proper preparation and following the rules during rehabilitation will help maintain the results for six months. To avoid complications, follow all the recommendations of the cosmetologist.

Preparation

To avoid complications, tell your cosmetologist about your medical history, including:

• what medications, nutritional supplements, herbs do you take;
• do you have chronic diseases;
• Are any medical or cosmetic procedures expected in the next month?

Don’t be afraid to ask the cosmetologist questions about his experience, the final price of the procedure, the composition of the drug and its effect on the body. It’s worth going to the doctor to make sure there are no contraindications.

If this is the first procedure, it is worth doing a skin test for sensitivity to the drug. A small cut is made on the wrist and several units of Botox are injected. The cosmetologist observes the wound for an hour. If redness or swelling appears, it is better to choose another drug or technique.

A week before the Botox procedure, you must stop taking medications that thin your blood. They increase bleeding during injections and prevent the drug from taking hold. These include:

• aspirin;
• Ibuprofen;
• St. John's wort, ginseng;
• vitamin E;
• fish fat;
• antibiotics.

You should also limit your alcohol consumption a week before the procedure. It not only thins the blood, but also negatively affects the liver.

Cosmetologists advise starting to take Arnica two days before the procedure. Homeopathic medicine reduces the risk of bruising.

Injections

The cosmetologist conducts a consultation about the effects of Botox and warns about the possible consequences. Then he marks the injection points with a marker and determines the required number of Botox units. Cleanses the face of impurities and disinfects.

Anesthesia for injections is not usually required, but the client's fear of injections causes the facial muscles to tighten, which interferes with the medication. For people with very sensitive skin, a specialist prescribes Emla cream. It is applied an hour before the procedure.

The drug is administered intramuscularly at two points - one on each side of the midline of the chin. The injection sites are treated with an antiseptic. The cosmetologist easily presses them down (you cannot do this yourself). The needle is so thin that it leaves no marks on the skin. Immediately after the procedure, you can return to your business.

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The effectiveness of injections

Botox injections into the neck and décolleté area allow you to achieve the desired results in a short period of time. Compared to other anti-aging procedures, injections with botulinum toxin serum have the following advantages:

• provide pronounced efficiency;
• absolutely painless;
• practically do not cause adverse reactions.

Moreover, the guaranteed visible result of Botox is quite durable. This is also due to the fact that the cervical muscle structures are less active than, for example, the muscles in the face, so the effect remains for 6-8, or even 10 months.

Indications

The chin is an area where problems appear quite late. Usually the movement of the muscles is not felt, but they are active during any facial expression, when speaking, and even at rest.

But cosmetologists do not always take Botox injections into the lower third of the face. It is on the chin that there are many small muscles that are responsible for clear articulation (pronunciation). Due to the fact that they are close to each other, there is a risk of the solution going beyond the desired limits.

If this happens, the client’s facial expressions will change and speaking will become difficult. But some specific problems in the chin area can only be solved by Botox injections. Therefore, the procedure is permitted in the following cases:

• muscle hypertonicity;
• disproportionality of the oval of the face;
• deep expression wrinkles.

With age, the skin loses elasticity and subcutaneous fat in this area disappears. Problems appear that were invisible in youth.

One of them is the crease under the lower lip, which looks like a sign of sharpening or aging. Because of it, the lower jaw can become pointed and project forward, creating a “witch chin.”

Another common problem is the “cobblestone effect,” when the skin texture in this area is disrupted. Lumps and irregularities are caused by active jaw muscles or a malocclusion.

Botulinum toxin injections can help get rid of these problems. If the problem is not pronounced and can be corrected in another way, an alternative technique is selected, for example, fillers.

It is possible to give injections only to the chin, without affecting other areas. But most facial muscles work in pairs - when some relax, others tense.

It is important that active muscles are not affected, so the choice of a clinic and cosmetologist must be approached intelligently. Only a specialist with many years of experience who has studied the structure of the facial muscles and can accurately calculate the dose of botulinum toxin can carry out the procedure correctly.

Contraindications and possible complications

The administration of botulinum toxin is not recommended if the following contraindications exist:

• severe intolerance to the component;
• period of pregnancy and pregnancy;
• myasthenia gravis;
• myopia;
• persons under 18 years of age;
• presence of menstruation;
• acute infectious diseases;
• development of the inflammatory process.

In the entire history of the use of Botox, not a single serious complication that poses a threat to life has been recorded. But due to the fault of the doctor, swelling in the injection area, bruising and bruising may appear, which will go away on their own in a few days. Therefore, it is very important to take a responsible approach to choosing a professional.

Reviews from real people

Natalya, 35 years old, Ulyanovsk:

I couldn’t decide on this procedure for a long time, but after it was done I don’t regret anything. It is absolutely painless and the entire procedure takes about 20 minutes. The wrinkles were all gone on the 5th day, the décolleté area became like when I was 20 years old.

Anna, 29 years old, Moscow:

I started doing my first Botox injections at the age of 25, as wrinkles began to appear already at that time. For the past 4 years I have been periodically repeating botulinum toxin injection sessions and never cease to admire my skin.

Irina, 39 years old, Voronezh:

For a very long time I tried to tighten my neck with expensive creams, but to no avail. I decided to get Botox injections. And here it is a miracle! The procedure was quick and painless. I needed 30 units of Botox, so the price wasn't that high. The result was already visible on the 4th day, and after another 10 days my neck became noticeably prettier, the skin became firm and elastic.

Answers on questions

How often can the procedure be repeated?

As soon as the effect of botulinum toxin wears off.

Is it absolutely harmless?

If there are no contraindications or individual intolerance to the active component of the drug, Botox does not have any negative effect on the body.

How much does the procedure cost and how much drug will be needed to lift the neck and décolleté?

The cost of one unit of Botox is 300-350 rubles.

To correct the skin in the neck and décolleté area, you may need from 20 to 55 units of serum with botulinum toxin.

Restrictions

Due to the strong effect of the toxin, the procedure is prohibited for many. Absolute contraindications are:

• age under 18 years;
• pregnancy, lactation;
• diseases of the blood, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, endocrine system;
• nervous diseases;
• skin lesions at injection sites;
• oncology;
• acute forms of infectious, chronic diseases;
• allergy to the drug;
• alcohol abuse.

The procedure should be postponed during menstruation, since injections at this time are perceived as painful, and microtraumas take longer to heal. Botox is not administered if there is a need to take hormonal medications, medications to increase or decrease blood pressure, or antibiotics.