At forty, expression lines (the forehead, the corner of the eyes, the line between the eyebrows) start to stay marked even at rest, and that is often what brings people in. Botox softens them by temporarily relaxing the muscle that creates them; properly dosed, it leaves the face expressive. In Marrakech, Dr Sara Zahid, dermatologist in Guéliz, indicates it after looking at your face at rest and in movement, and chooses the areas and doses according to what you want to change, and what is better left alone.
Not really: the right moment is when a line remains visible when the face is relaxed. Some people need it at thirty, others at fifty. After forty, skin also loses a little elasticity and volume; Botox alone does not address that, and we explain what it does, and what it does not.
Most often the forehead, the frown line between the eyebrows and crow’s feet. Other indications exist, such as nose lines or the brow line. The forehead is treated with care: too much weighs on the eyebrows and gives a heavy look, hence the value of a measured dose.
The risk of a frozen face comes from doses that are too strong or badly distributed. We start with little, check after a few days, and adjust. The effect sets in over a few days and generally lasts a few months, with variations from one person to another.
Botox acts on the muscle; skin quality is a matter for other treatments: skinbooster, laser, sun protection, sometimes filler for a hollow. At forty, it is often the combination that gives the best result, in an order defined in consultation.
Botox is not advised during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in neuromuscular disease, allergy to a component or infection of the area. Current medicines should be mentioned. Small bruises or slight pain at the injection point are possible.
Neither. We look at the face, not the age: we treat a line that stays marked at rest.
Not if properly dosed: movement is left, and we adjust after a few days.
Generally a few months, with variations from one person to another. When lines return, the session can be repeated.
No: Botox softens expression lines, filler fills a hollow or redraws a contour. They complement each other.
The effect sets in gradually over a few days and settles after about two weeks.
At the Skin & Aesthetic Clinic, in Guéliz, with Dr Sara Zahid, dermatologist, by appointment. A consultation comes first and a detailed quote is given before any procedure, with no single advertised price.
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