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Botox relaxes the muscles that create expression lines, softening them temporarily. It is a treatment, not surgery, and it wears off.

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Malmö · Sweden
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Injectables and hyperhidrosis treatment offered alongside the practice's surgical range.
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Malmö · Sweden

Reformkliniken

Injectables and hyperhidrosis treatment offered alongside the practice's surgical range.

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How to choose a Botox provider

Board certification is the starting point. The details below are worth weighing carefully when you're choosing the surgeon who's right for your goals.

Here's what to look for before you decide:

A good injector is a medical professional who assesses your anatomy.

Botox works by relaxing specific muscles, so results depend on understanding which muscles create your lines and how strong they are. Ask who is injecting you, what their medical qualification is, and how long they have been doing it.

Conservative dosing is a sign of skill, not caution.

Frozen, expressionless results come from over-treatment. An injector who starts lower, reviews you at two weeks, and tops up if needed is working toward a natural result rather than a dramatic one.

They should tell you when Botox is the wrong treatment.

Botox softens lines caused by muscle movement. Static lines etched into the skin, volume loss, and skin laxity need different treatments. An injector who says so is being honest rather than upselling.

Ask what happens if something is not right.

Eyelid or brow droop from diffusion into a neighboring muscle is uncommon but possible, and it resolves as the effect wears off. A practice that explains this openly and offers review appointments is one that handles problems properly.

Product, dose, and treated areas should be recorded.

Your notes should say which product was used, how many units, and where. That record is what allows your next treatment to be refined rather than guessed, particularly if you change injector.

Before your consultation, prepare this question

“Which muscles are you treating, at what dose, and what will I look like if I do nothing?”

An injector who talks about specific muscles and doses, and who is happy for you to do nothing, is treating anatomy rather than selling units.

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About the treatment

About Botox

Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin that temporarily relaxes the muscles it is injected into. By reducing muscle movement, it softens the lines that repeated expression creates, most commonly on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes.

What is Botox?

Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A, one of several such products alongside Dysport and Daxxify. Injected in very small quantities, it blocks the nerve signals that make a muscle contract, so the muscle relaxes and the overlying skin creases less.

The effect is temporary. Muscle function returns gradually, and treatment is typically repeated every three to four months to maintain the result.

What it treats

Botox is used both cosmetically and medically. Common cosmetic uses include:

Horizontal forehead lines
Frown lines between the eyebrows
Crow's feet around the eyes
Bunny lines on the sides of the nose
A downturned mouth or dimpled chin
Jaw slimming, by relaxing the masseter muscle
Excessive sweating of the underarms, palms, or feet

What it does not treat

Botox addresses lines created by muscle movement. It does not treat:

Volume loss, which needs dermal filler or fat transfer.
Loose or sagging skin, which needs energy-based tightening or surgery.
Sun damage, pigmentation, or texture, which need skin treatments or lasers.
Deep static lines already etched into the skin, though these may soften somewhat over repeated treatment.

What to expect

Assessment. Your injector watches your face move, identifies which muscles create your lines, and discusses which areas to treat and at what dose.

Preparation. You may be advised to avoid alcohol and blood-thinning supplements beforehand to reduce bruising.

Injection. Very fine needles deliver small amounts into the target muscles. The appointment usually takes ten to twenty minutes, with no anesthetic needed beyond optional topical numbing.

Aftercare. Stay upright for several hours, avoid rubbing the treated areas, and skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and facials for the rest of the day.

Review. The effect begins within a few days and is complete at around two weeks. A review appointment at that point allows fine adjustment.

Results and duration

Onset is gradual: you will notice softening within three to five days, with the full effect at around two weeks. Results typically last three to four months, sometimes longer with repeated treatment.

As the effect wears off, muscle movement returns and lines gradually reappear. There is no rebound worsening, your face simply returns to its baseline.

Risks and side effects

Botox has a long safety record when administered by a qualified medical professional, but side effects can occur:

Bruising or small bumps at injection sites, settling within days.
Headache, occasionally in the first day or two.
Eyelid or brow droop, uncommon, caused by diffusion into a neighboring muscle, and temporary.
Asymmetry, usually correctable with a small adjustment at review.
An overly frozen appearance, a dosing issue rather than a complication, and one that resolves as the effect wears off.

Botox is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for people with certain neuromuscular conditions. Tell your injector about your full medical history.

Common questions

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How long does Botox last?

Typically three to four months. Duration varies with dose, the area treated, and your own metabolism. Some people find it lasts longer with regular repeated treatment.

When will I see results?

Softening begins within three to five days and the full effect is reached at around two weeks. Most injectors offer a review at that point for fine adjustment.

Will I look frozen?

Not with appropriate dosing. A frozen appearance comes from over-treatment. A good injector starts conservatively and adjusts at review rather than aiming for maximum effect first time.

Is it painful?

Only briefly. The needles are very fine and most people describe a small pinch. Topical numbing cream can be used if you are anxious about it.

Who should be injecting me?

A qualified medical professional trained in facial anatomy. Results depend far more on the injector's assessment and technique than on the product itself.

What is the difference between Botox, Dysport, and Daxxify?

They are all botulinum toxin type A from different manufacturers, with small differences in onset and duration. Your injector will explain which they use and why.

Will my lines get worse when it wears off?

No. Muscle movement simply returns and lines gradually reappear at your baseline. There is no rebound worsening from stopping treatment.

Can it treat excessive sweating?

Yes. Botox is well established for hyperhidrosis of the underarms, palms, and feet, and the effect on sweating often lasts longer than the cosmetic effect.