BOTOX - WRINKLE REMOVAL
BOTOX
Botox - this is the most common trade name for botulinum toxin. Botulinum is one of the most popular agents currently used in aesthetic surgery to smooth out forehead wrinkles, eyebrow areas and so-called crow's feet. However, few people know that botulinum toxin offered on the market under the trade names Botox (TM) or Dysport (TM) has a much wider application, including in the treatment of the causes of migraine headaches or excessive sweating.
What is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin, commonly known as botox, is produced by Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum (botulinum toxin bacilli). These bacteria produce neurotoxins, which are among the strongest toxins in the world, but strictly defined therapeutic doses do not pose a threat to the patient. Botulinum toxin preparations are produced in the laboratory from isolated strains of bacteria, then purified and vacuum-packed.
Botulinum toxin is classified as a drug, i.e. a safe substance tested in numerous clinical tests. Botox has been successfully used for many years in dermatology and neurology to treat various diseases and ailments, including strabismus, excessive sweating and bruxism (teeth grinding). In 2002, the FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of wrinkles between the eyebrows. Since then, this unique preparation has gained wide application in aesthetic medicine clinics around the world. Subcutaneous injections of Botox are mainly used in dermatology to reduce facial wrinkles occurring on various parts of the face.
How does botulinum toxin work?
Botulinum toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine - the main transmitter in neuromuscular junctions, which results in muscle relaxation and relaxation. The toxin also inhibits sweat glands and has an effect on pain syndromes associated with muscle tension.
When is botulinum toxin used?
Botulinum toxin has a very versatile application in medicine. It is used to smooth wrinkles, treat neurological diseases associated with muscle tension, treat strabismus and blepharospasm, and also treat excessive sweating.
In the Bellazone Częstochowa Clinic, botox is used for procedures such as:
- Treatment of excessive sweating (especially in the hands, feet and armpits)
- Migraine treatment
- Smoothing wrinkles:
- on the forehead (lateral wrinkles and lion's wrinkle)
- around the eyes (crow's feet)
- around the mouth (smoker's wrinkles, drooping corners, gummy smile)
- around the nose (bunny lines)
- chin
- neck
What does a Botox treatment look like?

Before the botulinum toxin procedure, a consultation is conducted, during which the doctor precisely determines the place of botox injection and the amount of the substance needed to achieve the desired effect. The use of some medications can cause unwanted side effects, so it is very important to inform the doctor about the pharmaceuticals you are taking.
The preparation is administered using a syringe with a very thin needle into the selected treatment area. No anaesthesia is used for the procedure, because the pain felt by the patient is minimal. After the administration of botulinum toxin, there are no visible marks or bruises. Any irritation disappears within a few hours. After the procedure, the patient can return to daily activities.
What does a wrinkle smoothing treatment look like?
The wrinkle smoothing treatment begins with careful planning and precise marking of the points where the preparation will be administered. A very good knowledge of anatomy and knowledge of which muscles are responsible for specific facial movements are essential here.
The opposing muscles are responsible for facial expressions - if we relax one of them, the opposing one will become stronger and start working harder. And preserving natural facial expressions after Botox is a priority for us! That is why we do not eliminate wrinkles completely, because it always intensifies the impression of artificiality. The wrinkles become much less visible, shallower, but do not disappear completely. After such a procedure, no one will notice to the patient that she looks unnatural, but she will appreciate the young, fresh look - like after a vacation.
Effect - how quickly does it appear and how long does it last?
The effect appears about 3-10 days after the toxin is administered and the final effect lasts about 3-6 months after the procedure.




Contraindications to the procedure:
- Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the drug
- Disorders of the neuromuscular junctions
- Aminoglycoside therapy
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Skin allergies, hypersensitivity to botulinum toxin
- Inflammatory skin conditions (active acne, herpes, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis)
- Lambert-Eaton syndrome
- Myasthenia gravis
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Concomitant use of drugs such as: gentamicin, amikacin, muscle relaxants.
Recommendations for the patient after the botox procedure:
Botulinum toxin is injected with a very thin needle into the area undergoing the procedure. Thanks to this, the marks are usually practically invisible, but it should be taken into account that sometimes a slight bruising (easy to cover with make-up) or slight swelling may appear at the puncture sites, which quickly disappears. The most important indications after the botulinum toxin procedure include:
- Taking special care for 48 hours, and especially for the first 4 hours. During this time, you should avoid activities that could cause the preparation to move and cause adverse effects.
- It is strictly forbidden to press the places where the substance was injected, as well as to undertake any physical effort with your head tilted. Avoid lying down, bending down, etc.
- Do not drink alcohol on the day of the procedure.
- Do not perform cosmetic treatments in the area subjected to the procedure for the next 10-14 days.
- Do not sunbathe for 1-2 weeks, avoid using a solarium or sauna.
- Further aesthetic medicine treatments in the area subjected to botulinum toxin can be safely and effectively performed after approx. 3 weeks, i.e. after its effects have become fully visible.