Botox is one of the most important discoveries in dermatology in the 20th century. Its magical performance in the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles made it one of the most preferred aesthetic operations. The application of Botox is available at every corner of the planet, and Bangkok is one of the places that have plenty of options. Therefore, there are several things you should know about Botox before you decide to apply it.

This article will guide you in finding the right place to apply Botox in Bangkok, especially if you are an expat currently seeking a safe, effective, and cost-competitive one.

What is Botox?

Botox is an abbreviation of Botulinum toxin, a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, a rod-shaped, Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium commonly found in natural environments. Seven variants of Clostridium botulinum – A, B, C1, C2, D, E, F, and G – produce specific forms of neurotoxin. By comparison, type A is the most potent toxin, followed by types B and F.

These toxins highly interfere with neural transmission, as they block the release of a principal neurotransmitter called acetylcholine at the nerve terminals. While affected nerve terminals do not degenerate, the blockage of neurotransmitter release is irreversible. However, those blocked nerve functions can be recovered by the sprouting of nerve terminals and the formation of new synaptic contacts, which usually takes two to three months.

As it can block the neurotransmitter, the most visible effect of botulinum toxin is muscle paralysis. On the one hand, neurotoxins from Clostridium botulinum A, B, and E could lead to botulism, a fatal condition in which neurotoxins block nerves and muscle function and lead to the “shut down” of circulatory and respiratory systems. On the other hand, as botulinum toxin could induce weakness of striated muscles, it made them effective in the treatment of muscular overactivity.

Its ability to weaken muscles brought Botox to medical use in the 1960s when Alan Scott and Edward Schantz experimented with Botox for the non-surgical treatment of strabismus. The American FDA then approved the human use of botulinum toxin A in 1978, which became the first option in the treatment of blepharospasm, strabismus, and other conditions of hyperactive extraocular muscles. Botox also became an option in pain management, including the treatment of migraine.

The Application of Botox in Dermatology

The usage of Botox in dermatology could be traced back to 1987 when Jean and Alistair Carruthers observed the improvement of glabellar rhytides in patients treated for blepharospasm. 5 years later, they published the first dermatological use of botulinum toxin A in the treatment of glabellar lines. Since then, the ability to weaken muscles has made Botox become the most common cosmetic operation, especially in the Western world.

Dermatological use of Botox is using its ability to create muscle paralysis for

• correct muscles of facial expression over the upper one-third of the face.
• correction of lines, creases, and wrinkles all over the face, chin, neck, and chest, depressor anguli oris, nasolabial folds, mentalis, medial and lateral brow lifts, 
• lessen shadows on one’s face and maintain a smooth outline of the jaw and cheeks from all directions, and
• other dermatological applications such as localized axillary or palmar hyperhidrosis that is unresponsive to topical or systemic treatment

These applications of Botox primarily depend on variants of botulinum toxin A (commercially traded as Botox® Cosmetics, Dysport®, and Xeomin®) and botulinum toxin B (commercially traded as Myobloc®), using them through muscular injection of a dilution of toxins, commonly referred to as Botox “Units”. Males require a higher dosage on average, sometimes double, following stronger musculature compared to females.

What do you need to know before using Botox?

First of all, Botox is effective in reducing dynamic facial wrinkles or lines caused by underlying muscle contraction. However, Botox itself does not tend to improve the loss of dermal elasticity or the volumetric changes secondary to collagen degeneration, a condition reflected in deep wrinkles. In case of wrinkles due to aging, a combination of Botox and other processes, such as soft tissue augmentation and lasers, may be necessary.

The application of Botox requires 24-72 hours to take effect, as it takes time for the toxins to weaken your muscles. In very rare circumstances, some patients may require as many as 5 days for the full effect to be observed. The effect of Botox peaked about 10 days after injection, and its effect lasted nearly 8-12 weeks. Some patients may be recommended for a repeat treatment after the effect of Botox has been weakened.

While the application of Botox is generally well tolerated. A few side effects, including mild injection pain and local edema, erythema, transient numbness, headache, and malaise or mild nausea, may occur after the injection, and they could be gone within hours. Meanwhile, bruising after the injection is possible in case a small vein is lacerated or a patient is taking aspirin, vitamin E, or NSAIDs. We recommend you avoid those medicines for a few weeks before receiving Botox.

However, the major risk of Botox is temporary unwanted weakness or paralysis of nearby musculature, including eyelid ptosis and diplopia. Thus, it is avoidable through appropriate preparation and application, and in case it occurs, it could be recoverable in a few weeks or within several months.

In addition, we recommended that patients afflicted with a preexisting motor neuron disease; myasthenia gravis; Eaton-Lambert syndrome; neuropathies; psychological instability; history of reaction to toxin or albumin; currently receiving aminoglycosides, calcium channel blockers, or blood thinning agents; and pregnancy and lactating females to avoid applying Botox.

Reading to this point, if you remain unsure that you are a fit candidate for Botox, we suggest that you contact us for a brief consultation.

For a cost for application, its cost structure depended on the number of “units” being used, which varies following treatment areas, patient’s conditions, and practitioners’ fees. The unit cost of Botox is about $10 to $20 in the U.S. and €10 to €20 in Western Europe. As a result, the average price range of a single session of Botox is between $300 and $600 in the U.S. and €300 to €600 in Western Europe. 

Meanwhile, clinics in Asian countries could provide a cheaper cost using the same brand of Botox, such as in Thailand for $200 and $400, or in South Korea, which could be as low as $150 to $300 by using locally-manufactured Botox which only costs $4 to $8 per unit.

Applying Botox in Bangkok

Here, getting Botox in Bangkok is considered a better alternative option following its comparable standard of medical practice while retaining a better cost competitiveness. Thus, finding a place that provides you with a safe and effective application of Botox at a reasonable price could take time. 

As botulinum toxins could lead to fatality if mishandled, the application of Botox must be done by professionals with the appropriate equipment and procedures. Applying Botox by a professional in a proper medical office will ensure that the one who applies it to you has the knowledge, training, and proper equipment and procedure in applying Botox for you.

Here, the first criteria for finding a place to receive Botox in Bangkok is to find a clinic or hospital with a certified operational license and available with a full-time board-certified dermatologist. In addition, make sure that the one who handles an operation is licensed. 

Another factor to be concerned with is counterfeit Botox, which is not only ineffective but also poses a greater risk of complications that could be fatal. Seeking Botox applications at licensed medical operators reduces the risk of counterfeit Botox, as standardized international Botox manufacturers sell their products only to medical professionals. In addition, authentic Botox manufacturers included proof of authenticity in their packages. A good clinic will show you the Botox package that will be used in your application and show you the preparation of the Botox to make sure that you will receive the correct amount of authentic Botox.

Even though picking one among hundreds of licensed clinics providing Botox in Bangkok could be possible by trying to contact them for information, consultancy, and offers for the most suitable Botox program that matches your needs. Remember that the application of Botox could be a long-term program. Our recommendation for your choice is a clinic that clarifies all of your concerns, provides safe and effective operations, and gives you care and comfort as much as possible.

Radiance Skin Clinic: The Best Place for Botox in Bangkok

Radiance Skin Clinic, a professional aesthetic clinic located in the heart of Bangkok,

is the best place to apply for Botox in Bangkok, especially for expats. Our team of board-certified dermatologists is highly experienced, with 20 years of providing authentic Botox to multiple conditions that result in fine lines and wrinkles. In addition, our experienced dermatologist is ready to provide a combination of Botox and other procedures, such as skin resurfacing and skin tightening, for the comprehensive treatment program for fine lines and wrinkles. 

For expats, our place is the best place available for your application for Botox in Bangkok. Our specialists and staff are fluent in English to consult and clarify your aesthetic concerns, Additionally, a Japanese translator is available full-time for Japanese-speaking customers. Furthermore, our professionals have experience in dealing with foreign patients who have different skin types and conditions in providing effective solutions for their concerns.

If you are currently looking for a place for Botox in Bangkok, especially for the expat, visit our team for a consultation at our clinic located at Maneeya Center between 10 am and 7 pm, or leave a message on our online channel here.

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