The platysma muscle in the neck pulls the lower part of the face down, causing a sagging appearance. The bands of this muscle can be seen as vertical lines from the jawline to the neck, even when talking or standing still. By applying botulinum toxin to these platysmal bands and some points on the jaw line, the appearance of the bands is eliminated and a thinner, longer and tighter appearance is achieved in the neck. It is also a complementary application to facial procedures.

 

How long does it take for the effect of botulinum toxin to begin to appear?

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After toxin application, the effect begins to appear after 4-7th days, varying from person to person, and the full effect takes 12-15 days.

 

How long does the botulinum toxin effect last?

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The effect duration of botulinum toxin is approximately 3-4 months. After the application, the effect begins to appear on the 4th to 7th day. The maximum effect occurs at the 6-8th weeks. Then the effect begins to gradually decrease.

 

What are the situations that prevent or risk the application of botulinum toxin?

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• Acute, chronic infections and sepsis

• Neuromuscular diseases (Myasthenia Gravis, Eaton Lambert syndrome)

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding period

• Those with active psychological/psychiatric disorders

• People with abnormal expectations

• Use of drugs that pose a risk of drug interaction (aminoglycosides, gentamicin), muscle relaxants, curare-like non-depolarizing blockers, cyclosporine, quinidine, d-penicillamine, magnesium sulfate, chloroquine-hydroxychloroquine)

• Known allergy to any of the substances to be applied

• Infection at the application site

• Presence of cancer or receiving chemotherapy treatments

• Those who have a disease that suppresses the immune system or use immunosuppressant drugs

• Those with serious autoimmune disease, organ failure or systemic disease

• Abnormal platelet dysfunctions (blood diseases; circulatory disorder, hypofibrinogenemia, critical thrombocytopenia)

 

What should be taken into consideration after the application?

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• The application area should not be touched.

• Makeup application should be at least 48 hours later

• Massage should not be applied to the application area for at least 10 days.

• Contact with water, soap, cosmetics and similar products, and irritating behaviors such as rubbing and scratching should be avoided until 24 hours after the procedure.

• Intense sports should be avoided for 10 days

• Avoid hot and steamy environments such as saunas and jacuzzis for 10 days.

• After application, the application area should be protected from the sun.

• The patient should not lean forward for at least 6 hours

• If the application is made to the lines around the nose, glasses should not be used for 4-5 hours.

 

All these should be taken into consideration for the same period of time after retouching.