Correction and prevention of age-related facial changes is a priority task in cosmetology. Expression wrinkles often form at a young age due to the hyperactivity of facial muscles. This issue is successfully addressed with botulinum toxin type A injections (botulinum therapy).
How Does Botulinum Therapy Work?
Botulinum toxin blocks the motor impulse from nerves to muscles. However, the facial muscles are not completely blocked, allowing for facial mobility and emotions to remain intact. The wrinkles smooth out due to the relaxation of the facial muscles.
At MedEst Clinic, we use the Dysport product. It is manufactured in the United Kingdom and meets the advanced quality and safety standards set by regulatory authorities for this type of production. The Dysport brand is owned by the French company Ipsen Pharma.
Dysport was registered with the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation in 1999 for neurology, and in 2004, it became the first botulinum toxin type A product to be registered for aesthetic medicine.
Dysport works at the neuromuscular junction by blocking the release of the neurotransmitter, which results in the relaxation of the muscle in the area where the product is injected.
Duration of the Effect
The duration is individual and typically lasts 3–4 months but can extend up to 6 months or more. The effect of Dysport is reversible.
The muscle tone gradually recovers as new nerve endings form and connect with the muscle.
Indications for Botulinum Therapy
- Wrinkles and lines on the forehead
- Folds on the glabella (area between the eyebrows)
- Fine lines and crow’s feet around the eyes
- Wrinkles and folds in the nasolabial triangle and corners of the mouth
- Changes in the facial oval, sagging skin
- Asymmetry of the eyebrows, cheekbones, and face in general
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Contraindications for Botulinum Therapy
- Age (under 18)
- Pregnancy
- Lactation period
- Diabetes
- Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) and other infectious diseases
- Inflammatory skin conditions
- Individual intolerance to components
- Use of antibiotics at the time of consultation
- Oncology
- Blood clotting disorders (hemophilia)
- Muscle weakness (myasthenia)