Botox

Botulinum toxin acts on the muscles that cause dynamic lines—the wrinkles that appear with facial expressions. It reduces their movement. Dermal fillers, in contrast, are used to add or restore volume. They can fill in static lines that are present when the face is at rest, or augment areas like the cheeks and lips. They address different concerns and work in fundamentally different ways.

The aim is to soften targeted lines, not to immobilize your face. A treatment plan is based on observing how your specific facial muscles move when you express yourself. The dose and injection sites are chosen to weaken overactive muscles while preserving a natural range of motion. An unnatural look is avoided by tailoring the treatment to your individual anatomy, rather than using a standard pattern.

The reduction in muscle activity from a botulinum toxin treatment is temporary. The connection between the nerve and the muscle gradually restores itself, and muscle function returns. The duration of this effect varies between individuals and depends on factors like the specific muscle treated and the person's metabolism. Maintaining the effect requires follow-up treatments.

Relaxing the muscles that pull the eyebrows down can result in a modest brow lift. This happens because the forehead muscle responsible for lifting the brow can then work with less opposition. The degree of lift is subtle and depends on the existing balance of an individual’s upper face muscles. It is an indirect effect of targeted muscle relaxation, not a primary lifting procedure.

All non-surgical treatments like botulinum toxin injections are performed by a surgeon at the LIN Europe clinic in Istanbul. An interpreter is present for every consultation and treatment to ensure clear communication. The specific details of your appointment are confirmed in your written plan before you travel.

Bring a list of any medications and supplements you take. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, particularly any neurological conditions, and any previous cosmetic treatments. Thinking about the specific facial expressions that concern you is more useful than bringing pictures of other people, as the treatment is planned entirely on your own facial anatomy and movement.