What is natural botox, and does the face look frozen?

Natural botox is the everyday name for a botox treatment done in a way that keeps facial expression. It is not a medical term. The substance used is the same botulinum toxin.

What does botox do? Botulinum toxin temporarily reduces muscle movement. Its effect is not in the skin but in the muscle under the skin. This is why it is used for lines formed by facial expression: on the forehead, between the eyebrows and the crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes.

Why does the face look frozen? When muscle movement is reduced more than needed, facial expression is reduced too. In natural botox the aim is to soften the line while keeping expression. For this, measure comes before technique.

How many units of botox are given? The dose varies with the person’s muscle structure. The exact amount is decided at the consultation.

When does botox start working, and how long does it last? Botox starts to work in certain muscles within 3-4 days and is fully settled in the second week. The effect stays at a similar level for an average of 2-2.5 months. Then it fades gradually and ends at around 4-5 months. This is why botox is advised to be repeated every 5-6 months.

Do wrinkles get worse after stopping botox? No, when botox is stopped the face goes back to how it was before the treatment. The effect wears off by itself over time and the muscle returns to its former movement. Meanwhile, the ageing of the skin goes on naturally.

Who cannot have botox? Botox is not given during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also not given in some muscle and nerve diseases, or when there is an infection in the treatment area. The medicines you use and any other conditions you have are asked about at the consultation.

Who does natural botox? Dysport, Allergan and Bocouture are used at the practice. The doctor decides at the consultation which one to choose. At the practice in Muratpaşa, Antalya, the injections are done by Uzm. Dr. Oya Oylum Argun herself.