Pleasant and blissful eyes are known to mesmerize and smiling with eyes is considered as a smile from the heart. Since eyes remain the focus in our personal interactions, any aesthetic issues with eyes such as sleepy or tired eyes or issues around the eyes such as dark circles, loose skin, hollowness or bags are easily are easily noticed. Some choose to hide them with goggles for some occasions, some ignore and some choose to reclaim the eyes with lasting happiness.

Blepharoplasty for upper lid loose skin
Blepharoplasty for lower lid bags
Ptosis correction for sleepy eyes
Fat transfer for hollow under eyes

What is Botox?
How does it Botox Treatment work?
What are the uses of Botox for cosmetic treatments?
What are the contraindications of Botox Treatment?
What to expect during the Botox procedure and how much time will it take?
When will I see the result of the Botox treatment procedure?
Are Botox injections painful?
What are the side effects of this Botox treatment procedure?

What is Botox?

Botox is the brand name of Botulinum Toxin A, is a protein and a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles to reverse the signs of aging. It is a non-surgical solution, which is opted by people between the age of 18-65yrs as a temporary solution to fine lines and wrinkles.

How does it Botox Treatment work?

It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes moderate to severe lines to form on the face.

What are the uses of Botox for cosmetic treatments?

The following are the few indications of using Botox for cosmetic purposes at DrGVG Aesthetic Clinics:

Dynamic Wrinkles
Moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows (Glabellar lines)
Forehead lines
Wrinkles at the side of eyes (crows feet)
Hypertrophic orbicularis- pretarsal
Eyebrow shaping
Nasal flare
Bunny lines
Gummy smile
Elevation of the angles of the mouth
Marionette lines
Slimming of the jaw line (Masseter Hypertrophy)
Mentalis ( Poppy chin)
Rejuvenation of aging neck (Nefertiti neck)
Hyperhidrosis (Excessive sweating in palms , soles and axillary region)

What are the contraindications of Botox Treatment?

Anyone with the following conditions must avoid Botox, please give the details to your Dermatologist at DrGVG Aesthetic Clinics before going for the treatment:

Neuromuscular disorders like Myasthenia Gravis
Pregnancy and lactation
Muscular weakness as in Multiple Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis etc.
Allergy to Botox
Infection (Active Herpes Infection at the site of injection)
Allergy to drugs such as local anesthetic, antibiotics or any other drugs Please give the details of all the medicines you are taking before the procedure.

What to expect during the Botox procedure and how much time will it take?

Getting Botox takes only few minutes and topical anesthetic cream may or may not be required. Botox is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles with only minor discomfort. It generally takes three to seven days to take full effect.

When will I see the result of the Botox treatment procedure?

In a few days, you may see marked improvement in moderate to severe lines. Lines continue to improve for up-to 30 days and results lasts up to 6 months. As muscle action gradually returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to re-appear and wrinkles need to be re-treated. Individual results may vary depending upon the individual and the indications.

Are Botox injections painful?

The pain can be compared to the pain experienced during a pinprick. The pain threshold is a very individual thing. Doctor may suggest cold pack or local anesthetic cream according to the comfort of the patient.

What are the side effects of this Botox treatment procedure?

Localized pain, swelling, tenderness and bruising isare the most common side effect of Botox. Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours, can occur, but rare. Local weakness of injected or adjacent muscle and mild hyper-pigmentation at the injected site can occur.