Everything You Need to Know About Botox
“In Botox my aim is not a frozen face; preserving each patient's expression, I provide a natural, rested look with a personalised dose and injection plan.”
Botox is one of the most popular medical aesthetic treatments worldwide. FDA approved and with a proven safety profile, it is used for everything from reducing dynamic wrinkles to treating migraines. At TSHEALTH • Dental • Plastic Surgery • Medical Aesthetic • Hair Transplantation, our specialist team led by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın has compiled this comprehensive guide.
1. What is Botox?
Botox is the purified form of Botulinum Toxin Type A derived from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. FDA approved since 1989, it temporarily relaxes muscles to prevent dynamic wrinkles.
2. How Does Botox Work?
Botox blocks nerve signals to muscles, allowing them to relax. Effects begin in 3-7 days, full effect in 2 weeks, lasting 4-6 months.
3. Treatment Areas
Common areas: forehead lines, glabella, crow's feet, bunny lines, neck bands, jawline, hyperhidrosis, migraine therapy.
4. Application Process
4-step process: Consultation (free 15-30 min), Treatment Plan, Application (15-30 min sterile environment), Follow-up (2-week control).
5. Side Effects
Mild redness/bruising (1-3 days), mild headache (1-2 days), rare temporary ptosis (4-6 weeks).
6. Who Should Avoid Botox?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, neuromuscular diseases (myasthenia gravis), active skin infection at injection site, allergy history.
7. How Often?
Effects last 4-6 months. Recommended 2-3 times per year. Regular treatment prevents wrinkle formation.
8. Aftercare
First 24 hours: avoid bending, exercise, sauna, alcohol. Make facial expressions to help settling. Apply cold for redness.
9. Why TSHEALTH • Dental • Plastic Surgery • Medical Aesthetic • Hair Transplantation?
— Specialist team (Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın - Plastic Surgery), — FDA approved original Botox, — 600+ verified Google reviews 5.0/5, — Since 2010 in Nişantaşı, — Free consultation, — 10 languages, — Sterile environment.
10. FAQs Common Questions
See FAQ section below for common questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Botox painful?
No. Very thin needles minimize discomfort. Optional topical anesthesia available.
When are results visible?
Begin 3-7 days, full effect in 2 weeks.
Is Botox permanent?
No. Lasts 4-6 months, then gradually fades.
Are side effects dangerous?
Rare and temporary when properly applied. Specialist physician important.
What is the cost?
Varies by area and units. Free consultation for pricing.
Who performs Everything You Need to Know About Botox?
Everything You Need to Know About Botox and all aesthetic and surgical procedures are planned and personally performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with reconstructive microsurgery experience at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), Dr. Taşkın's expertise is the foundation of safe, natural results.
