Quick guide to botox injections

2021.11.02

Botox injections are practiced by specialists, they inject the botox treatment properly under your skin to improve your appearance and reduce facial lines. It is important to know some things about botox treatment before going through the procedure so you know what to do and what to expect before, during, and after the treatment. In this article, we have provided a quick guide for those who are considering botox injections.
 

Neurotoxin, commonly called botulinum toxin or botulinum toxin in the industry, is produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. These types of bacteria and spores usually exist in the natural environment of soil or untreated water. However, the botulinum toxin used by experts for therapeutic purposes is generally harmless and safe to humans.
 

When injected, the main function of botulinum toxin is to relax the muscles in the area. It signals muscle contraction and targets the nerves that cause temporary paralysis. However, in terms of beauty, as mentioned earlier, Botox is used to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
 

Botox treatments remove unwanted wrinkles and early signs of aging. Common areas where botox are usually injected are the forehead lines, frown area(between the eyebrows), crow’s feet(lines around the eye area). There are also an average amount of units that you should take in each part of your face but every person has different needs, therefore it will depend also on the patient’s factors, some people will need more botox units to penetrate some muscles. The typical body parts that most people choose to inject botulinum toxin are the forehead, eyes, chin and mouth. This effect is temporary, but can last as long as 3 months to about a year, depending on the surgery performed on the patient.
 

Factors that will affect your botox treatment are the following:

  • Gender

  • Age

  • Skin Quality

Gender is the most important factor since most men will need a higher amount of units compared to most women because of their muscle mass.

How many botox units should I take in each part of my face?

Forehead lines

Botox can be used to treat forehead lines. It is recommended to take an average of 5-15 units of Botox to treat fine lines or wrinkles on the forehead, depending on the size of the forehead or how much movement is required.

Between eyebrows

How many units of Botox should be used between the eyebrows? On average, it is recommended to inject around 15-20 units of botox between the eyebrows.

Brow furrow

It is recommended to use 15-20 units of Botox to relieve and reduce frown lines.

Eyebrow lift

Injecting about 10-15 units of botox treatment into the crow's feet on one side of the eye will help lift the eyebrows. Many people think that injecting Botox on the forehead can raise eyebrows, but this is actually proven wrong.
 

The botox treatments in the forehead temporarily paralyzes the forehead muscles. The function of the forehead muscles is to raise the eyebrows. If it is paralyzed, the eyebrows will be lowered. Therefore, injecting Botox under the eyebrows and around the crow's feet can lift the eyebrows, since the muscles that cause crow's feet pull down the eyebrows. Paralyzing the muscles around this eye helps to lift the eyebrows.

Eyes

It is recommended to place an average of 10 botox units on each side strategically at different injection sites.

Crow’s feet

The average unit of botox per side is about 10 to improve the appearance of crow's feet.

Frown lines

The average botox units that are being used for the frown lines are 15-20. Because the muscles are very strong, more units are needed to fight these lines. For some individuals, additional units may be needed.

Bunny lines

How many units of Botox do Bunny Lines need? It is recommended to have an average of 10 units of botox treatment per side. Anything less will not produce the desired effect, because the muscle is like a fan, and the treatment must hit the entire muscle.

Cheeks

Botox is not used on the cheeks. Many doctors recommend adding dermal fillers to the cheeks, not botox treatment.

Glabellar lines

In order to reduce glabellar lines, practitioners would recommend an average of about 15-20 units.

Marionette lines

Botox is not used for marionette lines(lines between the mouth and chin). Botox is a temporary muscle relaxant, if you inject it into the marionette lines, there is a tendency that your smile might look a little odd. Fillers are recommended since it can be injected in front of the puppet line to fill up the volume loss and cover the dent in the front of the lines.

Smile lines

Botox injections are not suitable for smile lines. Botox is a temporary muscle relaxant. So, if you inject it into your smile line, you will not be able to move your mouth properly. Dermal fillers can be injected on the smile line to make up for the loss of volume.

Gummy smile

It is recommended to have an average of 2.5 units of botox per side. This method is recommended for patients who are showing their gums when they smile. Botox can relax the muscles and make the smile show all the teeth without their gums.

Lips

How many units of Botox does the lips need? Botox can be used on lips to soften kiss lines. However, due to the temporary weakening of the muscles, it is also difficult to drink water with a straw. Therefore, many professionals recommend using lasers or surface fillers to help eliminate wrinkles and lines around the mouth.

Migraines

This depends on many external and internal factors. It’s better to consult with a neurologist if you have issues with migraines.

Masseter muscles

Doctors usually recommend injections of 15-20 units per side, which can promote face-lifting and functional relief because it can combat the symptoms of teeth grinding or clenching. When the patient grinds or clenches his/her teeth, the masseter muscle is activated. This may be caused by factors like stress, or it may just be a bad habit. This can cause soreness in the jaw, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), or a wide base of a person’s face.

Smoker’s lines

Similar to the lips, many doctors recommend using lasers or surface fillers to help eliminate these fine lines around the mouth.

Chin

It is not recommended for patients to inject botox into the chin. Botox around the chin tends to give people smiles that would look off because it is a broad muscle. Therefore, some areas of the chin may move, while other areas might not. If the patient has a lot of wrinkles on their chin, it may be because they have a weak chin and need fillers to build bones.

Neck

As you age, platysmal bands may show up. You can check yours by making an exaggerated “E” sound with your mouth and looking for two lines on your neck. When you activate it, the muscles will protrude. Botox injections help absorb muscles and make them look tight. The practitioner may recommend anywhere between 20 and 60 units of botox for the neck.



 
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