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Muscle relaxants (BTX)

Wrinkle injections that relax the muscles are the most popular treatments worldwide. More and more young people are also choosing this treatment. Where previously it was mainly women around 40 who opted for this, we are now seeing an increase in interest among women in their early thirties. Interest is also growing among men.

Between their mid-twenties and thirties, many people start to see wrinkles around their eyes and on their forehead. This can lead to comments such as “you look tired” or “are you okay?”

  • Price: From €60
  • Treatment time: 15 minutes
  • Effect: 3 tot 4 months

Where can muscle relaxant injections be used?

These injections are suitable for various areas of the face and body.

The most common facial treatments include:

  • Wrinkles around the eyes

  • Frown lines between the eyebrows

  • Crow’s feet

  • Forehead wrinkles

  • Gummy smile (visible gums when smiling)

  • Brow lift

  • Slimming of the face

Some less frequently requested but increasingly popular treatment options include:

  • Chin treatments, including dimples and wrinkles

  • Downturned corners of the mouth

  • Wrinkles around the mouth

  • Neck tightening

  • Slimming of the trapezius muscle

  • Hyperhidrosis (for excessive sweating)

Muscle-relaxing injections offer an easy way to maintain a fresh and youthful appearance.

Advice before and after treatment with muscle relaxants:

  • Your aesthetic doctor, Dr. Kim Detollenaere, may recommend frowning or making other facial movements regularly during the first few days.
  • Avoid applying pressure to the injected area for 24–48 hours after the treatment.
  • Do not massage the treated area for at least 24 hours after the procedure.
  • Wait at least 6–8 hours before applying makeup; ideally, wait until the next morning.

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FAQ

Using a thin needle, muscle relaxant injections are administered into certain facial muscles. These ensure that the signals between the nerve and the muscle are blocked. This leads to reduced muscle activity, making wrinkles and lines less visible or even disappearing completely.

Within 2-8 days after the injection, the wrinkles start to fade. After about 4 weeks, the optimal effect is visible. This effect lasts between 6-8 weeks. From 8 weeks onwards, the effect gradually decreases. After 12 weeks, the effect is approximately halved and after 4 months, 80% of the effect has disappeared. Many patients choose to repeat the treatment every 3-4 months, but this varies per person. Men, people who exercise and people with a more muscular appearance may need larger and more frequent doses.

Although wrinkle injections are a medical procedure performed by a doctor and do carry some risks, they are generally considered safe with a low risk of complications.

  • Common bruising and swelling at the injection site.
  • Mild headache after injection in about 10% of cases, usually not longer than 24 hours.
  • Drooping of eyebrow or eyelid in 2% of patients, can last up to 3 weeks.
  • Sometimes multiple treatments are needed for best results.
    Infections are very rare.

The treatment causes minimal pain. There is a slight prick during the injection and a short burning sensation. Although the treatment itself only takes about 5 minutes, there are preparatory steps such as taking pictures, signing a consent form and disinfection, making the total appointment about 30 minutes.

Your aesthetic doctor Dr. Kim Detollenaere may advise you to frown or make other facial expressions often during the first few days.

  • Avoid pressure on the treated area for the first 24-48 hours.
  • Do not touch or massage the treated area, especially not within 24 hours.
  • Wait to apply make-up until at least 6-8 hours after the treatment, or preferably until the next day.

Approximately 2 weeks after your initial treatment, a follow-up appointment is usually scheduled to assess the results. To maintain the effects, regular treatments are recommended; you can discuss this with your doctor during your appointment.

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