A botulinum toxin injection session begins with a consultation with a specialized practitioner, who assesses the area to be treated, analyzes your medical history, and adapts the treatment to your expectations.
Make an appointmentWhat is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by a bacterium – Clostridium botulinum – which, when injected, temporarily paralyzes the muscles responsible for the appearance of expression lines, while maintaining facial mobility. Its active ingredient is therefore of natural origin, and its use originated in the United States.
Botulinum toxin has been used for many years in a wide range of indications other than aesthetic or anti-aging medicine, such as the treatment of excessive perspiration(hyperhidrosis) or to combat bruxism, the hypertrophy of jaw muscles.
They go by different trade names, depending on the pharmaceutical companies that produce them(Azzalure®, Bocouture®, Vistabel®, Xéomin®, etc.). At Claris Clinic, only the best brands are used to guarantee safe , natural results.
What applications does botulinum toxin have?
Injected in very small doses into a muscle, botulinum toxin temporarily causes the muscle to gradually relax. It is an absorbable product and poses no danger to the body.
Expression wrinkles arise from the movements of our face when we express our emotions: horizontal forehead wrinkles, frown lines, crow’s feet, fine vertical lines at the corners of the lips, etc. In young people, the skin regains its smooth appearance after each muscular contraction, but from the age of thirty onwards, the skin becomes less elastic and ends up retaining the mark of small furrows when it is stressed. These grooves then gradually deepen and become permanently visible.
The most common botulinum toxin injections used in aesthetic medicine concern the following areas:
- Forehead: treatment of forehead and eyebrow wrinkles (“frown lines”)
- Eye corners: treatment of “crow’s feet” wrinkles
- Commissure of the lips: bitterness fold treatment
- Neck: to reduce the appearance of muscle contractures
- Eyebrow lift
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating of the armpits or hands)
- Bruxism (injection into jaw muscles)
Botulinum toxin injections can be complemented by other types of injections, such as hyaluronic acid.
Results are visible from the third day, and are optimal two weeks after the session. The product’s effect lasts approximately six months.
The benefits of botulinum toxin
- Effectively smoothes expression lines (forehead, crow's feet, frown lines)
- Prevents the appearance of new wrinkles by limiting muscle contractions
- Also treats hyperhidrosis, bruxism and neck contractures
- Visible results in 3 days, optimal in 15 days, lasts 6 months
- Safe, absorbable and well-tolerated by the body
- Complements other treatments such as hyaluronic acid
- Versatile anti-aging treatment
Frequently asked questions
Are botulinum toxin injections dangerous?
Botulinum toxin has been used for many years in various areas of medicine and is considered very safe. However, it is essential to be treated by a qualified physician trained in injections. What’s more, there are many different brands of toxin on the market.
At the Caris Clinic, our doctors specialize in injections and work withthe leading brands of toxins, meeting the highest standards of purity, safety and quality. What’s more, the amount of toxin injected into the muscles is minimal.
What are the possible complications?
- Unsatisfactory results: It is possible that the results of botulinum toxin injections do not live up to your expectations during the first session. It’s important to discuss your goals with your doctor during the consultation. Botulinum toxin may require additional injections.
- Eyelid ptosis: this occurs when the muscle that controls the eyelid is weakened, causing the upper eyelid to droop after the forehead injection. This complication is temporary.
- Allergic reaction: although exceptional, this complication can lead to skin rash, itching or hives. Allergy is a risk inherent in all medical procedures.
- Headaches may occur during the first few days after the injection.
Is the result natural?
The result of botulinum toxin injection will be very naturalif performed by a qualified physician experienced in aesthetics. When used to treat wrinkles or fine lines on the face, botulinum toxin reduces the appearance of wrinkles without making the face look stiff, but rather adds radiance.
Are there any side effects to botulinum toxin injections?
The most common side effects are bruising and redness of the treated area. These effects are transient and disappear rapidly.
Can I go back to work straight away?
You can resume your activities immediately after the injections. For the next few hours, however, you should avoid lying down or bending over, doing strenuous exercise or drinking alcohol. Avoid extreme temperatures (sauna, skating rink, etc.), as well as compression and massage of the injected areas.
What are the main differences with hyaluronic acid?
- Main applications
- Botulinum toxin: erase expression lines, straighten eyebrows
- Hyaluronic acid: restores volume, fills fine lines and wrinkles, moisturizes skin, adds radiance
- Procedure:
- Botulinum toxin: muscle injections
- Hyaluronic acid: dermal injections
- Duration of effects :
- Botulinum toxin: a few days after surgery, lasts about 6 months
- Hyaluronic acid: immediate, lasts 6 to 18 months
Your journey in 3 steps
- Consultation
- Treatment
- Follow-up
The doctor cleans the area to be treated and then uses a fine needle to inject the botulinum toxin directly into the target muscles. The number of injections required will depend on the area being treated and the extent of the wrinkles. The session generally lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and is painless.
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You can immediately return to your daily activities. However, it is advisable to avoid massaging or rubbing the treated area for the first few hours to minimize the risk of spreading the botulinum toxin.
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At a glance
Duration of intervention
15 to 30 minutes, with anaesthetic cream
Stay at the clinic
On an outpatient basis
Reasonable mobility
It is recommended to avoid massaging or rubbing the treated area for the first few hours.
Physical exercise
Avoid mobilizing the face for 3 hours and avoid violent sports and swimming.
Full recovery
Results are visible from the third day, and are optimal two weeks after the session. The product’s effect lasts approximately six months.
The result
With botulinum toxin injections, you can expect visibly smoother skin, with a significant reduction in expression lines such as forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet and frown lines. Results start to be visible as early as the third day, and reach maximum effectiveness within 15 days.
Your face will look rejuvenated and relaxed, while retaining its natural mobility, without appearing stiff. These effects last an average of six months, with a preventive impact on the appearance of new wrinkles by limiting the muscular contractions responsible.
The cost of a botulinum toxin session
1 zone injection
170 € (*)
2-zone injection
280 € (*)
3-zone injection
390 € (*)
Underarms
590 € (*)
Jaws
590 € (*)
Information consultation
de 50 € à 70 €
* All our prices are indicative and include VAT. The complete and precise estimate will be validated during the consultation with the surgeon.
