Neuromodulators are used both to treat certain pathologies and as a cosmetic treatment, to reduce facial wrinkles.
Neuromodulator injections do not require anesthesia and normal daily activities can be resumed in 2-3 hours.
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Botox is the commercial name of neuromodulators, toxins that have been purified in the lab and that cause a transitional paralysis of the muscles. This effect is used in medicine for several types of procedures. In ophthalmology it is mainly used to treat medical conditions and for cosmetic procedures.
The pathological conditions that are usually treated with neuromodulators are:
When used for cosmetic treatments, very precise doses are injected to specific muscle areas. This allows for small areas of muscle around the eyes to be paralyzed, reducing eye wrinkles.
ICR’s Department of Oculoplastics and Eye Cosmetic Care has the lastest, most reliable and safe technology innovations, that allow us to determine the required treatment for each patient in a personalized way.
Neuromodulators can treat aging imperfections and several eye health conditions.
Neuromodulator injections are performed on an outpatient basis in the ophthalmologist’s office. Their application does not usually produce too much discomfort, so they do not usually require the administration of any type of anesthesia. However, in some cases of chronic patients who have required repeated injections, they can be more painful. In these cases we can administer a local anesthetic in the form of a cream a few minutes before performing the injections.
After receiving the injections, the patient can resume his/her daily life as soon as he/she leaves the office, taking into account some indications provided by the physician.
The effect of neuromodulators is temporary and reversible, so it will be necessary to repeat the treatment when the blocking effect disappears. Generally, cosmetic patients usually require reinjections every 5 to 6 months. Pathology patients require reinjections when the pathology reappears, which may occur every 3 to 4 months.
Neuromodulator injections can be readministered every few months, depending on the desired goal or effect.
In most occasions, treatments with neuromodulators are performed in a single session, with which the appropriate effect is acheived. Only in a few occasions require a puntual touch-up.
The duration of the effects of neuromodulator injection varies somewhat depending on the dose and the reason for which the neuromodulator was administered.
Generally, in pathological processes such as blepharospasm, the duration is usually between 3 and 4 months. When injected for cosmetic purposes, it usually lasts between 5 and 6 months. As injections are performed periodically, the duration of the effect may increase.
The neuromodulator is used mainly in the upper third of the face to achieve improvement effects on expression wrinkles on the forehead, between the eyebrows and on the crow’s feet area. It is also useful for wrinkles located at the base of the nose and gummy smile among others.
Yes, before the treatment, the patient should inform the doctor of his or her family and personal history, especially allergies (especially egg allergy) and neuromuscular diseases (myasthenia and Eaton Lambert syndrome). We should also take into account skin alterations (which should be assessed by the physician before the injections), coagulation or scarring alterations, current medication, systemic diseases and a history of herpes simplex or other skin infection.
Neuromodulator injections are not very uncomfortable. They are performed on an outpatient basis, usually without the administration of any type of anesthesia. However, in some cases and in chronic patients who have required repeated injections, they can be more painful. In these cases we can administer a local anesthetic in the form of a cream a few minutes before performing the injections.
After the treatment it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions. During the 4 hours following the application, the patient should not lean or rub the treated area (or use anything that can press the area, such as a motorcycle helmet) to prevent the injected medication from spreading to unwanted areas. It is also not recommended to do physical exercise or drink alcohol during the 8 hours following the treatment.
As a result of the infiltrations, a small hematoma may appear, which disappears after a few hours or a few days, or headaches during the 24 to 48 hours following the treatment.
Yes, at the end of the treatment with injections, the patient can return to his or her daily life as soon as he or she leaves the clinic.
The effect of neuromodulators is temporary and reversible, so it is necessary to repeat the treatment when the blocking effect disappears. Generally, cosmetic patients usually require reinjections every 6 months. Patients with pathology require reinjections when the pathology recurs.
The price of the treatment will depend on the number of injections and the result proposed in each particular case. A first visit is recommended in order to be able to personalize the estimate.
The ophthalmologist specialized in oculoplastic eye surgery, in addition to providing good cosmetic results, knows the anatomy of the eyeball and eyelids and, above all, knows how to preserve the function of the eye. Putting yourself in the hands of professionals with the necessary medical knowledge to treat this area minimizes the risks during the application of the treatment.
ICR’s team of ophthalmologists specializing in oculoplasty offers a comprehensive approach to the treated area without endangering its structures and guarantees specialized, quality medical care.
In addition, at ICR we have the latest technology and a 24-hour emergency service every day of the year, which allows patients to enjoy the full availability of the center whenever they need it.
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