Is Botox painful?
No, Botox is not painful. It is injected directly into the muscle responsible for the wrinkles with very thin needles, similar to the ones used for treating diabetes. Therefore the injection is painless.
Is Botox dangerous ?
No, Botox is not dangerous. Botulic toxin to reduces wrinkles of muscular origin, by lessening the activity of these muscles. It is active over a period of 4 to 6 months, hence its safeness.
Do I need to take any precautions before a Botox or Hyaluronic acid injection ?
As for any injection, it is advised to avoid anti-inflammatory drugs and aspirin intake in the few days prior to the injection.
Does Hyaluronic acid give your face a fixed appearance?
No it does not. Since Hyaluronic acid is bringing volume to the wrinkle, it is impossible that you get a fixed appearance.
I want to try Botox, but I also want to keep my laugh lines.
This is absolutely possible. In France, the doses used in cosmetic medicine allow to smooth the lines while maintaining face suppleness, contrary to what has been seen with certain Hollywood actresses.
How does Botulic toxin work?
Botulic toxin induces muscle relaxation at the point of injection. The muscle loosens and the wrinkle is clearly reduced.
