Botox treatment in Frankfurt
Wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin, better known under the trade name Botox, is a very targeted and effective method for smoothing facial wrinkles. In this treatment, small amounts of the toxin are injected precisely into the muscles responsible for the formation of certain wrinkles. This temporarily inhibits muscle activity. As a result, the overlying skin becomes smoother and relaxes, significantly reducing the appearance of wrinkles.
The typical areas for this treatment are the forehead wrinkles, often referred to as “worry lines”, the glabellar crease between the eyebrows, also known as “frown lines”, and the fine lines around the eyes, colloquially known as “crow’s feet”. This treatment not only helps to restore the skin’s youthful and fresh appearance, but also makes the overall facial expression appear more relaxed and friendly.
The LipFlip is a minimally invasive method of subtly enlarging the upper lip by relaxing the muscles around the lip. The injection of botulinum toxin causes the upper lip to curl slightly outwards, making the lips appear fuller. This procedure is particularly suitable for patients who want a natural lip augmentation without using fillers such as hyaluronic acid.
Botulinum toxin is also used in the treatment of tension headaches. The toxin is carefully injected into specific areas of the scalp. This blocks the transmission of nerve signals that are responsible for the excessive muscle tension. Many patients report significant relief from their headaches after this treatment. This therapy is usually carried out at regular intervals and can be used when conventional treatments have not produced the desired results. An interesting side effect that many patients notice is a reduction in hair loss, which may be due to improved blood flow to the hair follicles. An application for cost coverage can be submitted to private health insurance companies.
Botulinum toxin is also used successfully in the treatment of bruxism. Bruxism refers to the unconscious grinding of teeth at night, which can lead to considerable tooth wear and jaw pain. Injections into the masticatory muscle can reduce the activity of this muscle during the night. This treatment usually requires several sessions to customize the optimal dosage and thus achieve a significant reduction in symptoms. It is usually covered by private health insurance.
Botox reversibly inhibits the signal transmission between nerve and muscle and thus leads to a temporary muscle relaxation, which results in a smoothing of wrinkles.
The effect of Botox sets in after 4-7 days and usually lasts 4-6 months.
In rare cases, Botox treatments may cause minor bruising, swelling and redness.
Treatment with Botox should be avoided in the case of known blood clotting disorders, during pregnancy and in the case of muscle diseases.