The use of "Botox" for the correction of the periorbital region of the face

For a long time, specialists in aesthetic medicine have known the undeniable advantages of facial correction using botulinum toxin preparations, the most popular and effective of which is the well-known "Botox". Not so long ago, this drug began to be used to correct the so-called "crow's feet"; - wrinkles that appear quite early on the face.

Specially for estet-portal.com, the world famous plastic surgeon, member of the board of the European Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, member of the French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Herve Raspaldo spoke about the features of the correction of the periorbital region of the face with using the drug “Botox”. Read an exclusive interview with a leading specialist on the portal right now.

 

Ed. What are the specifics of botulinum toxin in the periorbital region of the face for patients under 40 years of age?

ER Botulinum toxin is a safe product that is approved in many countries around the world.

Originally «Botox» used to treat patients with pathology, such as distorted facial expressions.

Since 1999, it has also been used to work with patients who simply have a sad expression in order to make it more positive. If the correct doses and the correct product, which is Botox, are used to correct the periorbital region of the face, - we'll get a good result. Problems can only arise if the dosage of the drug is violated or it is injected into the wrong muscle.

Ed. What are the features of the correction of the periorbital region of the face with botulinum toxin in patients over 40 years of age?

E.R.  Patients over 40 years of age need to work more carefully in the periorbital region of the face, as they have a more flabby face and lost elasticity .

In such cases, I use smaller doses of Botox. and I can combine it with various hyaluronic acid preparations.

Ed. What are the features of the correction of the periorbital region of the face with botulinum toxin in men?

E.R. For the correction of the periorbital region of the face in men, the drug "Botox"; fits very well, as they do not have the problem of flabbiness as much as the more "strict" facial expression, which is associated with muscle hyperactivity. In addition, men are afraid of surgery and cosmetic injections, and botulinum toxin correction is a very simple procedure, so I invite all men.