There are plenty of stories about Botox going wrong: a frozen face, eyebrows that hang crooked or an expression that no longer rings true. Understandable that you have doubts. But those stories are almost always about treatments that weren’t done properly, by someone without the proper training or experience. With a good Botox treatment on the forehead, all you see is that someone looks fresher. Not that she has had anything done. In this blog, we discuss the facts, refute the myths and explain what you can really expect.
Myth 1:
“Botox makes your face frozen.”
This is one of the most common misconceptions. Botox in the forehead does not freeze your face, it relaxes specific muscles. Proper treatment fully preserves your expression. You can still look surprised, happy or frustrated. Only the excessive muscle contraction that causes the wrinkles is inhibited.
Myth 2:
“Botox is addictive”
Botox is certainly not addictive in the medical sense of the word. What can happen is that you get used to how you look with Botox and always choose to repeat it. But your body does not become physically dependent on it. When you stop using it, the muscles gradually return to their normal function.
Myth 3:
“Botox is dangerous”
Botulinum toxin, on the contrary, has an impressive safety history. It has been used in medicine for decades, including for treatments such as migraines, excessive sweating and muscle spasms. The amounts we use in cosmetic treatments are very small. Side effects are generally mild and temporary.
Muscles relax, wrinkles soften
So what is true about Botox?
Forehead Botox works. It softens horizontal lines naturally, with no recovery period. The effect lasts for 3 to 4 months. It is customized: the dosage and placement are tailored to your face. And the result, with a good doctor, looks completely natural.
In doubt? Then feel free to schedule a no-obligation consultation. Together we will see what suits you, with no pressure and no rush.
Botox in the forehead
What does treatment at Aepril Clinics look like?
We always begin with a consultation. We look at your forehead at rest and in motion, discuss your needs and give you honest advice. If we decide together that botox is the right choice, we can treat the same day. After two weeks, we invite you for a checkup to assess the results together.
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