How many Botox injections are needed. How is the recovery going

Date: 11.04.2019

Botox or "beauty shots" using the properties of a neurotoxin are popular with most women. It is a rather expensive drug, so it becomes necessary to know the exact amount of the required dose and its cost. Correct dosage directly affects the result and duration of the injections.

Botox is a trademark of an American drug manufactured by Allergan, as well as the procedure itself for subcutaneous or intramuscular injection... The preparation is based on botulinum toxin type A, one of the strongest poisons. In small doses, it is easily controllable and not dangerous to the body, and its muscle relaxant properties are successfully used in cosmetology.

The poison is extracted from Clostridium botulinum microorganisms, stabilized and purified from protein impurities. The action of the neurotoxin is based on blocking the transmission nerve impulses... This brings the treated muscles into a state of relaxation, while the adjacent muscle is smoothed out. skin covering... The partial paresis created by the neurotoxin is a reversible reaction. After 4-6 months, muscle activity is restored.

The main nuances of the procedure:

Botox injections are effective only in relation to mimic wrinkles formed as a result of high muscle activity;
the substance does not act against other types of wrinkles associated with structural age-related changes in the skin;
the result of the procedure lasts up to six months, after which muscle activity is restored again;
during this period, the treated muscles remain inactive, the process of forming new folds stops.

The drug has become the standard for assessing the degree of smoothing of wrinkles, there are many cosmetics"With the effect of botox."

Varieties

Botulinum therapy is not limited to botox alone. In one concentration or another, botulinum toxin is contained in the composition of the Chinese Lantox, Russian Relatox, French Disport, German Xeomin, Korean Botulax. The most suitable drug is selected individually by a specialist in accordance with the severity of wrinkles, the strength of facial muscles, and their symmetry. The cost of drugs is different, the most expensive is botox. A cheaper drug to obtain desired effect more may be required, so the procedure may be even more expensive. The cost of drugs is in the range of 150-350 rubles per unit.

Botox is the most researched and predictable drug. But sometimes the ingestion of botulinum toxin in the body can trigger the production of antibodies, which leads to allergy symptoms. Usually, injections are first performed using Botox, and analogs can be used for the following procedures. This injection scheme requires the cosmetologist to have great experience... To maintain the achieved effect, you will need to calculate the correct amount of the alternative drug.

The average method for calculating the permissible amount of the drug for the whole person is the calculation by age. The total number of years of the patient gives an approximate figure for the total dosage. For example, a 40-year-old woman will need about 40 injections. Each of the areas of the face has several points for the injection of the drug. Usually botox is distributed evenly on both sides of the face. The largest portion falls on the area of the eyes and forehead. Approximate dosage of Botox for all areas of the face and neck:

How many units of Botox do you need on your forehead? Deep forehead wrinkles will require multiple injections of Botox. For precise definition wrinkles will need to frown. On average, the introduced portion is from 10 to 30 units.
How many units of Botox do you need on the eyebrow? This is one of the most noticeable wrinkles, the so-called "proud muscle". To eliminate them, you will need from 10 to 25 units. Over time, the eyebrows begin to hang over the eyes, giving severity to the face. You can lift them by giving Botox injections with a dose of 2 to 5 units.
How many units of Botox do you need per eye? For each side of the face, to eliminate crow's feet, you will need from 5 to 15 units. Several units of the drug can be injected under the eyes to relieve signs of fatigue.
The amount of the drug for lifting the corners of the lips is from 5 to 6 units. The substance helps to correct their shape, but not to add volume. You can increase the size of the lips with the help of an additional procedure for injecting fillers with hyaluronic acid. Botox also smoothes the purse-string wrinkles around the lips, which are typical for smokers.
To get rid of "rabbit" wrinkles on the nose and bridge of the nose, you will need from 5 to 10 units of the drug.
The nasolabial folds are creases caused by gravity. They become especially noticeable after 40 years of age. To relax the muscles, you will need about 6 units of Botox. Filling the folds will require the use of a hyaluronic acid filler.
You can smooth out wrinkles in the chin area by injecting 2 to 6 units. The jaw contour is smoothed after a dose of 40-60 units of the drug.
It will take 25 to 50 units to rejuvenate the front and sides of the neck.

With the help of Botox, you can correct the oval of the face, deformed as a result of bruxism. Hypertonicity of the jaw muscles leads to an increase in the volume of the jaw, it acquires a square shape. In addition, the drug is used to combat hyperhidrosis. Getting rid of sweating occurs after the introduction of up to 50 units of the substance in each of the armpits.

The maximum portion of the drug for one procedure is no more than 250 units. The dosage calculated in relation to Botox cannot match its counterparts. The concentration of botulinum toxin in generics differs from the original, therefore, there is a different unit measurement for each drug. An incorrectly calculated dose leads to unpleasant consequences. A smaller amount of the drug does not work. An excess of the substance leads to too much relaxation of the muscles, up to temporary paralysis, which turns the face into a mask.

Other possibilities of botox

There is a procedure called botox lifting. To correct the deformation of the face contour, to smooth out wrinkles, injections are made according to a specific scheme. The introduction of the drug is carried out in such a way as to block the contraction of the lowering muscles and preserve the work of their antagonists. Facial asymmetry, a consequence of neurological disorders, can also be corrected with Botox. The specialist injects from 2 to 4 units of the drug and evens the position of the eyebrows, corners of the mouth, eye slits.

An effective procedure depends on the correct dosage selection. The specialist must know the rules for diluting the drug at the desired concentration and determining the exact injection sites. The indicated dosage can be adjusted by the doctor up or down in accordance with the characteristics of the patient.

Every day, women struggle with the signs of aging, making efforts to prolong youthfulness. Many products have been developed to preserve the youthfulness of the face, the most common of which is daily care: creams, serums, gels, balms and more. The result from daily procedures appears gradually and is not pronounced. However, there is a way to rejuvenate the face and smooth out wrinkles - Botox injection. To find out how many units of Botox you need on the forehead, between the eyebrows, the eye area and other parts of the face, read the article below.

Modern developments in the field of cosmetology and medicine have given the world alternative solution, in the form of a drug or, in medical terms, botulinum neurotoxin type A, its action gives a tangible and pronounced result of rejuvenation of the treated part of the face.

The history of the appearance of Botox in cosmetology

Botox was developed as medicine aimed at helping:

children suffering from infantile cerebral palsy;
people suffering from torticollis, strabismus;
patients with spasms of a different nature.

The agent is produced by bacteria that cause botulism.

In pursuit of beauty, women and men use different ways maintaining and restoring an attractive appearance. A wide variety of techniques are used: from harmless face and body masks to the intervention of a plastic surgeon. With age, you have to resort to more and more sophisticated ways to eliminate external flaws.

The first signs of aging appear on the face, which forces you to act more dramatically. To correct imperfections, clients visit an aesthetic medicine clinic and prefer botulinum toxin injections to correct age defects. How many units of Botox are needed on the forehead, mouth, neck, décolleté depends on the age and severity of wrinkles.

One of the most commonly used drugs in the cosmetic industry is botox, the name of a beauty injection solution developed in the USA. A similar botulinum toxin with a similar active substance, - Dysport. This medication is manufactured in France.

The injectable is a purified Type A toxin released from the waste products of the botulism-causing bacteria.

The neurotoxin itself is a powerful poison leading to infectious intoxication of the body. But in cosmetology and in medicinal purposes the toxin, purified from impurities and proteins, is used. For injections, the minimum dosage is used, which is not capable of leading to the development of the disease.

The mechanism of action is due to the ability poisonous substance influence the conduction of nerve impulses in muscle tissue. As a result of local application, the fibers are paralyzed, which causes temporary relaxation. Accordingly, tension in the muscles decreases, expression and age wrinkles, folds and grooves are straightened.

Drug administration zones

Correction and elimination of signs of aging, as well as the treatment of some diseases is not limited to beauty injections on the face.

The main areas for insulin syringe botulinum therapy are:

Round muscle in the eye area to eliminate the effect of drooping eyebrows, eyelids;
Hyperfunctional vertical forehead muscles;
Nasolabial furrows;
Space between the eyebrows;
Crow's feet at the outer corner of the eyes;
Nose wrinkles;
V muscle tissue chin in case of elevation, double folds;
Muscle fibers of the cheeks, neck when age-related changes;
Neckline;
Lip contour area;
Armpits to treat excessive sweating by preventing excessive sweating.

In practice, it turned out that it is best to administer syringe injections into the corners of the eyes, forehead, and brow region in order to raise the eyelids and tighten the skin. The injections are repeated no more than four times a year.

The introduction of drugs into the nasolabial area, cheeks, lower face can provoke sagging skin, ptosis. It is considered unfortunate places to correct age-related changes.

The use of botulinum toxin does not affect lip augmentation. Used only for shape correction. According to reviews, in order to add plumpness to the tissues, it is better to apply injections with a syringe with hyaluronic acid.

Indications

Correction of external data and injections for medicinal purposes are used only if there are obvious reasons.

In particular, a botulinum preparation is injected into problem areas when:

Pronounced folds on the face;
Premature appearance of nasolabial grooves;
Deep mimic wrinkles;
Hyperfunction of the muscles of the bridge of the nose, in the forehead;
Age signs on the neck, in the decollete area;
Armpit hyperhidrosis;
Atrophic manifestations on the skin;
Correction of the shape of the brow arch, lips;
Raising the corners of the mouth.

Botox injections are shown at the age of eighteen years (for very strict indications). The most effective introduction of botulinum toxin can be seen on the skin of women from thirty to forty. The least effect of the drug occurs on muscle tissue if the client is over sixty.

Contraindications

Botulinum therapy cannot be carried out subject to the presence of certain pathologies, peculiarities of the state of health.

The administration of the medication is temporarily limited when:

Pregnancy;
Breastfeeding;
Hormonal changes;
The use of antibiotics, coagulants, blood thinners;
Inflammation of the dermis in the area of the planned injection of the neurotoxin;
The period of exacerbation of respiratory diseases, chronic infections.

Absolute contraindications are:

Oncology;
Coagulation disorder;
Syndromes of the neuromuscular system;
Allergy, individual intolerance.

Side effects

The consequences after the introduction of Botox are:

Puffiness;
Red dots at the injection site;
Hematomas;
Uneven distribution of the drug, causing asymmetry;
paralysis of the muscles of the face, where the expression resembles a mask, with an incorrectly calculated number of units;
Headache, lightheadedness;
Signs of malaise;
An upset bowel movement;
Increased weakness, fatigue.

Complications include the side effects that have arisen associated with the individual characteristics of the client:

Flabbiness of the skin;
Dryness, peeling of integuments;
Violation of the rhythm of breathing;
Anaphylactic shock.

Dosage and cost

On average, botox costs about 350 rubles per unit, 280 for a special offer. How the procedure itself will cost is directly related to:

The number of units of the drug, punctured into the problem area;
The type and complexity of the correction;
The prestige of the cosmetology salon;
Physician qualifications.

How many units of Botox do you need:

How much does Botox unit cost when correcting age-related changes with high severity:

With an increase in volume active substance, necessary for the elimination of complex defects of the nasolabial, forehead, mimic wrinkles, the price also increases proportionally.

Comparison of botox with dysport

Some of the most common anti-aging drugs are botox (1) and dysport (2).

Parameter	First	Second
Manufacturer	USA	France
Price per bottle (St. Petersburg)	17000	14000
Concentration of neurotoxin	Increased. The proportion of drugs is 1: 4	Lower
Efficiency as long as it can hold	Sufficient, will last 3-7 months	Comes faster, it will take up to six months
Where can I buy	Pharmacies, Internet resources, cosmetology clinics
Contraindications	Similar

One of the first questions that arises for those who are determined to "deal" with wrinkles with Botox injections - how many units do I need to inject? In addition to simple curiosity, there is also a completely understandable financial interest, because the cost of the procedure directly depends on the amount of the drug used.

Looking ahead, let's say what to define the right dosage can only be a cosmetologist and only on a face-to-face consultation. But even it will not always be accurate - that is why injections, as a rule, are carried out in two stages: 1-2 weeks after the first session, the patient comes to an appointment, during which the doctor determines how much the drug has "taken" and, if necessary, makes additional corrective injections.

The factors affecting the dosage are mainly related to the individual characteristics of the structure of the face. If we are talking about smoothing wrinkles, their severity and quantity matter, if it is necessary to "correct" eyebrows - the degree of their sagging, etc. At the same time, there are certain average values that fit most of the cases both in Russian and foreign practice. The spread even in them is rather big, but you can still roughly estimate your future costs based on them.

How many units of Botox do you need to work with different areas of the face and body:
Smooth out wrinkles on the forehead	10-30 units
Smooth out the brow	10-25 units
Correct the shape of the eyebrows (raise them)	2-5 units
Remove crow's feet (wrinkles on the outer corners of the eyes)	5-15 units for one side, total 10-30 units. in both eyes
Remove wrinkles on the nose, bridge of the nose	5-10 units
Smooth out the jaw line	40-60 units
Raise the corners of the lips	3-6 units
Smooth out wrinkles on the chin	2-6 units
Remove wrinkles and folds on the neck	25-50 units
(armpits)	50 units for one side, total 100 units. on both armpits

Also, if a doctor offers to enter significantly more (or less) units than indicated above, this does not mean at all that he is trying to deceive you by saving the drug or, on the contrary, selling it more than necessary. However, it is worth clarifying the reasons for such a strong discrepancy and, perhaps, consulting another 1-2 specialists.

How can an incorrectly selected dosage threaten? If less than necessary units are entered, the effect will be subtle or it will not be at all, and the money will be wasted. If the doctor makes a big mistake or the patient is "greedy", excessive relaxation of the facial muscles, up to their complete paralysis, is possible (for more details, see the article ""). There is no threat to health and, moreover, life, but until the muscles restore their working capacity, such a face-mask will not look very aesthetically pleasing.

To prolong youth, cosmetologists often use botox, a preparation for smoothing wrinkles, the main component of which is botulinum toxin. It has a relaxing effect on facial muscles... Usually injections are made under the eyes, in the area of the lips and nasolabial folds, in the area of the eyebrows and forehead.

How does botox work on the forehead and between the eyebrows?

Botulinum toxin is injected with a thin needle of an insulin syringe directly into the muscle that forms the fold. After pinpoint chipping, nerve impulses are blocked. It does this by stopping the release of acetylcholine, which carries contraction signals from the brain to the muscles.

Botox causes temporary paralysis in the forehead and eyebrows. The supply of nutrients and oxygen does not stop. After muscle relaxation, skin with fine wrinkles is smoothed out, and deep folds become less noticeable.

It turns out a kind of mask effect, but since a person has 57 muscles on his face, blocking several does not lead to a serious change in facial expressions. When frowning or amazed, the area between the eyebrows and the forehead remains motionless, which prevents furrows from forming.

Muscle function resumes after 6-8 months. Depending on the individual characteristics In humans, this period can be reduced to 3-4 months or increased to a year.

Indications for the use of botox

Indications for the use of botulinum in cosmetology:

Alopecia, dull hair.
Vertical and horizontal wrinkles in the forehead and between the eyebrows.
Pronounced grooves at the corners of the lips and nasolabial folds.
Armpit hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).
"Crow's feet" near the eyes.
Wrinkles on the neck and décolleté.

Botox is used to treat blepharospasm, migraine, spastic torticollis and strabismus.

How much Botox should be placed on the forehead and between the eyebrows

The Botox Unit (1U) is the international unit of biological activity. How much drug is needed for a specific area can only be calculated by a specialist, based on the condition of the client's skin. But even an experienced doctor is not able to determine the exact dosage, as it is adjusted during the procedure. This is due to many factors: elasticity and thickness, individual skin structure, the number and depth of wrinkles, age.

One bottle contains 100 units of botox. At the beginning, before the introduction, botulin must be diluted with saline at the rate of 100 U / 2.5 ml. On average, one area can take:

Horizontal wrinkles on the forehead - 15-25 units.
Wrinkles in the bridge of the nose - 10-25 units.
On average, one point is required - 1-2 units.

How can an incorrectly selected dosage threaten?

If a woman decides to take beauty injections, it is important to find an experienced doctor who knows how to properly dilute sodium chloride with botulin, calculate units and between the eyebrows.

With the introduction of an insufficient amount of the drug, the result from the injections will be subtle or absent altogether. And increasing the dosage can cause paralysis due to excessive relaxation of the facial muscles. This condition does not threaten health, but until the substance is removed from the body, appearance will be unaesthetic.

The first time you need more milliliters of the drug than the next. By neglecting this rule, you can get excessive lifting or asymmetry of the eyebrows.

There are complications unrelated to the erroneous actions of the cosmetologist, but with the wrong dosage, the likelihood increases. Possible side effects relate:

allergic reaction;
redness of the skin;
impaired mobility of the face;
swelling;
double vision, dizziness, headache;
hematomas;
drooping of the eyelids.

Most often, these symptoms go away on their own within a few days.

What is the ideal result?

In the presence of active facial expressions, problems appear already in young age... Eliminating grooves and folds in the forehead and bridge of the nose significantly rejuvenates the face.

Botox helps to smooth the skin, make it more elastic and improve general state... The maximum result after the procedure is visible after 2 weeks. This must be taken into account if the patient decides to transform herself for some holiday or important date.

The choice of drugs on the forehead and between the eyebrows

In addition to the long-known Botox, dysport and drugs are actively used in the cosmetic services market. All of them are based on botulinum neurotoxin A and have the same effect on muscles. But they also have differences, which are analyzed in the table.


	Botox	Dysport	Xeomin	Manufacturer country	USA	France	Germany	Forehead, UNIT	15–25	45–75	15–25	Eyebrow, ED	10–20	30–60	10–20	Albumen	500 mcg	125 mcg	1 mg	Manifestation of the first result	4-7 days	1-2 days	2-3 days	The appearance of the final effect	10-14 days	10-14 days	10-14 days	Excipients"data-order =" Excipients "> Excipients	Sodium chloride	Lactose	Sucrose	Cost per unit in rubles	350-400	150	400

Albumin is a protein substance that softens the effects of toxins. Botox differs from dysport in that it is less concentrated. And xeomin has a lighter action, but the result also lasts less.