Is All Botox the Same?

This drug is a protein made from botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. We know Botox more as an application that reduces skin wrinkles. However, with botox, we can eliminate both migraine, thinning the jaw and teeth clenching, as well as sweating with sweating botox. However, the botox toxin used for every botox application is not the same.

How Does the Effectiveness of Botox Application Change?

Botox may vary according to the content of the product used, the dose, the way of application, and the muscle structure of the person. If the patient has thick skin and muscle structure and makes frequent facial expressions, the effectiveness of the application may decrease. The effect of botox may last longer if it makes less facial expressions and has a thin skin structure. In regular botox applications, this effect increases up to 6-8 months. The factors that determine the effectiveness of Botox application can be summarized as follows;

1) Botox product structure

The brand and molecular structure of the product used in Botox application can determine the appropriate dose and application technique.

2) Dilution Ratio

Botox application must be diluted to a certain millimeter in order to maintain its effect. If it is diluted too much, the effect lasts less. Under normal conditions, a good botox application maintains its effect for 4-6 months. However, when the toxin is too diluted, its effect can last for 1 or 2 months.

3) Hold Time

Another factor that determines the effectiveness of Botox application is the waiting time of the product. The product, which is freshly prepared and diluted in the same day, shows maximum effect. As the product waits, its effectiveness decreases. Under normal conditions, after botox is watered, it can be easily and safely stored in the refrigerator for about 4 weeks. However, after 4 weeks in the refrigerator, the toxin almost completely disappears. For this reason, when the product is kept in the refrigerator for more than 4 weeks, it may cause pain during the procedure and weaken the effect of botox. By complying with these criteria, botox applications made in appropriate doses are both safer and more permanent.