Botulinum toxin therapy is one of the most popular procedures in modern cosmetology. Despite its popularity, there are still many myths and fears surrounding it. It's time to figure out what it really is, when it should be done, what it is for, and whether it is really safe.
🔍 What is botulinum therapy?
Botulinum therapy is injections of drugs based on botulinum toxin type A, which temporarily block the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscle. The result is the muscle relaxes, the wrinkle smoothes out, the face looks fresh and rested.
Botulinum toxin has been used in medicine for over 40 years — not only in aesthetics, but also to treat ophthalmological, neurological, urological, and even dental problems.
📌 When should you seek botulinum therapy?
Botulinum therapy does not have a strict "age start". It all depends on the individual characteristics of facial expressions and skin condition. Often patients turn to 25–30 years old — not for the purpose of rejuvenation, but to prevent the appearance of deep facial wrinkles.
🟢 The optimal moment for the first procedure — when you notice that facial wrinkles begin to appear on the skin even when you are at rest (between the eyebrows, forehead, corners of the eyes).
✅ What can be corrected with botulinum toxin?
💠 Horizontal wrinkles on the forehead
💠 “Crow’s feet” near the eyes
💠 Interbrow crease (frown area)
💠 Drooping corners of the lips
💠 Wrinkles on the neck and décolleté area
💠 Smile with a “gummy” effect
💠 Facial asymmetry
💠 Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
💬 Common myths about Botox - truth or fiction?
❌ "The face will become lifeless"
🔍 Truth: A qualified cosmetologist uses the exact dosage of the drug to to keep facial expressions, but remove wrinklesThe result is a face that looks natural, not like a “mask.”
❌ "It will get even worse after the action ends"
🔍 Truth: After the drug wears off (usually after 4–6 months), the muscles regain activity, but skin does not age instantlyOn the contrary, regular use of botulinum toxin reduces the formation of new wrinkles.
❌ “Botox is poison”
🔍 Truth: Botulinum toxin is used in cosmetology in microdoses, which do not pose a health hazard. This is a certified drug that has passed clinical trials.
🧪 Safety: are there any risks?
Like any medical procedure, botulinum therapy has contraindication:
🚫 Pregnancy and lactation
🚫 Oncological diseases
🚫 Acute infectious processes
🚫 Diseases of the nervous system
🚫 Allergy to the components of the drug
If the injection technique is followed and the work of an experienced doctor is performed - risks are minimal. In the clinic ML Beauty Clinic We work only with certified drugs (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®) and comply with all safety standards.
⏳ How long does the effect last?
⏱ The result appears after 3–7 days after the procedure, maximum effect - up to 14 days.
⏳ Duration — from 4 to 6 months, sometimes up to 8, depending on individual characteristics.
👩⚕️ Benefits of botulinum therapy:
✨ Fast and noticeable effect
✨ Without surgical intervention
✨ Natural rejuvenation
✨ No rehabilitation period
✨ Possibility of combination with other procedures (fillers, mesotherapy, peels)
💬 Patient's feedback:
"I was afraid of Botox for a long time until I tried it. The wrinkles went away, but my face remained alive and natural. My facial expressions stayed with me — and that's the main thing!"
— Kateryna, 34 years old
📍 Conclusion
Botulinum therapy is not a terrible poison, but beauty and anti-aging tool, which in the hands of an experienced cosmetologist works for your youth. The main thing is to trust professionals, not skip stages, and adhere to an individual approach.
Want to try it, but still have doubts? Come for a consultation at ML Beauty Clinic — we will answer all your questions, dispel fears, and select the perfect protocol just for you 💖