Innovations in the field of botulinum toxin injections continue to revolutionise aesthetic-oriented medicine, making it possible to achieve more precise, natural, and long-lasting results while improving patient comfort.
This article discusses the most recent innovations in the field of botulinum toxin injections : advanced injection techniques and new technologies that are transforming this procedure.
The botulinum toxin is a widely used product in aesthetic-oriented medicine that temporarily reduces the muscular activity responsible for expression wrinkles.
The use of botulinum toxin is no longer limited to treating forehead wrinkles, frown lines or crow’s feet. Thanks to innovative approaches and improved techniques, botulinum toxin injection techniques have diversified, allowing doctors to treat with greater precision and more natural results.
Botulinum toxin is also used for the treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis.
Today, patients seek discreet and harmonious results and wish to maintain facial expressiveness while softening the signs of aging.
One of the major innovations in the use of botulinum toxin is the micro-botulinum toxin technique, also called Baby botulinum toxin. Rather than injecting effective quantities into the targeted muscles to paralyse them completely, micro-botulinum toxin consists of administering smaller doses. This method softens wrinkles while preserving natural mobility and facial expressions.
Micro-botulinum toxin is particularly suitable for younger patients who wish to prevent the signs of aging or for those who prefer a subtle preventive treatment without losing expressiveness. The goal is to prevent the worsening of dynamic wrinkles and therefore the appearance of static wrinkles. Moreover, this technique is effective for treating more delicate areas, such as the forehead, where traditional injections can sometimes produce results that are too frozen.
Botulinum toxin in multi-layers is an innovative technique that consists of injecting the botulinum toxin at different depths of the face in order to treat simultaneously both deep wrinkles and very fine surface lines.
This approach allows the relaxation of the muscles responsible for deep wrinkles while improving the quality and appearance of the skin.
The results are more complete while still remaining natural.
An increasingly common technique is the injection of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid during the same session. This combination makes it possible to treat both dynamic wrinkles and the loss of volume caused by aging. Hyaluronic acid complements the action of botulinum toxin, providing a more global and harmonious rejuvenating effect.
This combined treatment is particularly popular.
One of the main concerns of patients during botulinum toxin injections is the pain or discomfort felt during the procedure. The use of very fine needles makes this injection practically painless.
These ultra-fine needles have been designed to reduce pain and bruising. In addition to improving patient comfort, they allow doctors to work with greater precision.
One of the most exciting technological advances is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the diagnosis and planning of botulinum toxin injections. Thanks to 3D modelling tools and sophisticated algorithms, it is now possible to predict with great precision the effect of the injections before the treatment.
These systems use detailed analyses of the patient’s facial expressions and the underlying muscular structure to optimise the injections. AI also makes it possible to personalise treatments according to the specific needs of the patient, ensuring even more natural results adapted to each morphology.
It is important to remember that the safety of botulinum toxin injections relies above all on the doctor’s expertise. Although new techniques and technologies can improve results and reduce side effects, poor technique or inappropriate dosing can still lead to complications.
Patients must be informed of the benefits and potential risks of each innovation. Moreover, although some new methods allow for long-lasting results, it is important to emphasise that, as with any botulinum toxin injection, the effects are temporary and require regular maintenance sessions, generally every 4 to 6 months.
Article written by Dr Romano Valeria
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