Wrinkle Treatment with Muscle Relaxant

The muscle relaxants used for wrinkle treatments are produced biotechnologically in the laboratory; they are neurotoxins secreted by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Since the 1980s, muscle relaxants have been used in aesthetic medicine for wrinkle treatments and are completely safe in the dosage used.

By inhibiting certain neurotransmitters, muscle relaxants specifically block signal transmission between nerves and muscles. The muscle relaxes and the depth of wrinkles is reduced. This effect is temporary and normally lasts three to six months.

Using muscle relaxants to treat prominent expression lines is suitable for both men and women of any age.

Muscle relaxants are especially suitable for treating dynamic facial wrinkles. These result from muscle movements on the forehead, outer corners of the eyes, between the eyebrows and down from the nose. Application of muscle relaxants also helps prevent new wrinkles from forming in the treated areas.

The muscle relaxant used at Praxis Peyman Bamdad is FDA-approved, meaning it meets the requirements of the American medical device law. This ensures maximum safety for both physician and patient.

To achieve a natural-looking, aesthetic result, every wrinkle treatment is preceded by an exact and individual analysis. Detailed photo documentation, including before and after images, is also part of the process. As reduced blood clotting can cause bruising, the use of blood-thinning medication should be minimized or paused if possible. No other precautionary or preparatory measures are generally required.

Wrinkle treatment with a muscle relaxant is performed on an outpatient basis at Praxis Peyman Bamdad and takes about 20 minutes. The muscle relaxant is injected into the muscles causing the wrinkles. The use of ultra-fine needles makes the treatment barely noticeable. If desired, a numbing cream can be applied beforehand.

After wrinkle treatment with a muscle relaxant, cooling of the treated areas is recommended. Two weeks after each procedure, a follow-up appointment is scheduled.

The effect of a wrinkle treatment with muscle relaxant lasts about three to six months. A repeat treatment is possible at any time without risk.

Temporary risks of treatment with muscle relaxants include asymmetry, drooping eyelids, and drooping eyebrows. However, with expert application, these side effects are extremely rare. Occasional small bruises and swelling at the injection sites are rare and disappear on their own within a few days.

The final result is usually visible after 7 to 14 days.

Asymmetry is usually the result of lack of experience and improper treatment. Years of expertise, ongoing training, and precise individual planning make treatment with muscle relaxants at our practice extremely safe.

The use of muscle relaxants involves ultra-fine needles and is therefore virtually painless. If desired, a numbing cream can be applied.

In general, you can return to your everyday life immediately after treatment.

Muscle relaxants and hyaluronic acid are fundamentally different substances. Muscle relaxants are neurotoxins produced via biotechnological processes that interrupt nerve-to-muscle signals, causing muscle relaxation. Hyaluronic acid is a connective tissue component, but is produced biosynthetically for use in aesthetic medicine. Both are suitable for wrinkle treatments, but their application differs significantly. As a general rule: muscle relaxants are especially effective for dynamic wrinkles; hyaluronic acid is used for static wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles arise from muscle movements, such as frown lines, forehead wrinkles, and laugh lines at the eye. Static wrinkles are caused by volume loss and tissue sagging, such as nasolabial folds.

Treatment costs depend on the region and start from 200 EUR.