Increasingly sought after by young people, the treatment helps to delay the appearance of wrinkles and preserve the natural expression of the face with discreet and long-lasting results. The pharmacist Esteta was invited to talk about preventative Botox which combines with beauty without exaggerating.
Diego Redondaro – Pharmacist Aesthete
Paul originally from the interior of São Paulo, speaker, postgraduate professor, aesthetic pharmacist, postgraduate in Advanced Aesthetics from the Oswaldo Cruz University of São Paulo, certified in Anatomy at Harvard, specialist in Intimate Aesthetics.
What exactly does “preventive botox” mean?
Preventive Botox we can also refer to the phrase “prevention is better than cure” Preventive Botox is the application even before the person presents wrinkles, that is, we prevent the appearance of wrinkles, because after the appearance of static roads (those wrinkles that even without expressing expression the skin is already marked) the botulinum toxin (Botox) alone will no longer resolve, you will most likely have to undergo some treatment to treat this wrinkle.
At what age is it advisable to start thinking about this type of treatment?
Let’s say that at 18, although in exceptional cases it can be done even earlier, since up to 18 the human body is still developing, it is interesting to respect this chronological age.
Is there a difference between preventive Botox and traditional corrective Botox?
Corrective Botox in aesthetics aims to improve the appearance of already consolidated wrinkles, unlike preventive Botox which prevents the appearance of wrinkles. As for the application method and brand of the product, it remains the same. Of course, always observing the particularities of each person.
What factors determine the ideal time to start preventive application (genetics, habits, sun exposure, etc.)?
Unlike corrective Botox, which is the best time to do it when that wrinkle is already bothering you, preventive Botox, the ideal factor is the awareness of avoiding that future wrinkle, regarding habits, genetics, sun exposure, very expressive people, this will help us understand the dosage of the units to apply, as well as the recurrence of the application. Remembering that an interval of at least 3-4 months must be respected between one application and another.
What are the main benefits of long-term preventive Botox?
The primary objective is to avoid the appearance of static wrinkles. The disappearance of these static wrinkles will help maintain healthier elastin and collagen in the skin, without the mechanical aggression of this muscular movement, the skin will remain more integrated, healthy and strong, as well as a visible improvement in facial oil control, as some studies already demonstrate.
Can it really delay the appearance of deep wrinkles and expression lines?
Don’t have any doubts, think of a sheet of paper, fold it once, nothing happens, fold it a few more times and the sheet of paper will start to get marked, a crease will form on the sheet. As soon as it happens to our skin, the muscle movement causes the skin to fold, fold… fold… until a fold appears, this fold we call static wrinkles or deep wrinkles.
In addition to aesthetics, does Botox provide functional benefits (such as muscle relaxation, headache relief, bruxism, etc.)?
Yes, Botox was initially developed for functional problems, in 1970 Botox was already used by ophthalmologists to correct strabismus, the use in aesthetics came a decade later, and is widely used in various specialties of neurology to treat headaches and migraines, also used in dentistry to treat bruxism, in physiotherapy to treat spasticity (involuntary muscle hypermovement), blepharospasms (tremors in the eyelids), dystonia and so on…
Does preventative Botox help maintain natural facial expressions?
Today aesthetic Botox aims for naturalness, in fact all aesthetics after all these exaggerations have returned to naturalness, the natural must be preserved and highlighted, so yes, preventive Botox softens “reduces this muscular strength”, well-done Botox does not leave the face completely “blocked” or “frozen” as they say… We must have movement and facial expression so as not to appear obvious and artificial.
Why has preventive Botox become a trend among young people and influencers?
In fact, in the world of aesthetics it has been talked about for a while, but like everything these days, it goes viral on the Internet and becomes a trend, but whether it is a trend or not, preventative Botox is a perfect ally in initial self-care.
Do you think increased awareness about self-care is influencing this initial research?
I have no doubts, and I think that this awareness is very important, but we must be careful to clarify and raise awareness in the correct way, because often this knowledge that comes through the internet and influencers does not always come with correct and complete information, so it is necessary to seek a professional, but I think that this early self-care is very important, because many “problems” reported by clients today could have been avoided during adolescence.
How to maintain a balance between prevention and exaggeration?
This balance is a very fine line, as many clients always want more and sometimes it is necessary to make them aware or even refer them to a psychologist as it is very normal for exaggeration to be associated with dysmorphic disorder. And of course, if you realize that the professional himself is an “exaggeration of a person”, run away! Because he will most likely overdo it with you too. AHAH
What precautions should patients take when choosing a professional and product to ensure safety?
Today, when an influencer goes to do “that advertisement” and endorses a professional, the professional is not always what he seems (like everything on the Internet today), so the positioning of the professional on the Internet is important, but the most important thing is to make sure that professional is fit. Today it is very easy to find out on Google itself, you can consult the class and responsible advice of this professional, many professionals already leave their specialty in the BIO of their profile so that there is no doubt and their search is also easy.
Since this professional is of good reputation, he will most likely use a product of dubious quality, opening the package in front of you, he will show you the expiry date and registration with ANVISA, everything to give you security is the minimum, “but since the insurance is dead”, he will not do this, ask to see the packaging of the product, ask what he is using, now if he has already shown you the product before even opening it, he has checked with you that the product is registered with ANVISA, the product is still within the expiry date. validity, CONGRATULATIONS, you have found a suitable professional who will give you greater security.
Source: Terra
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