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Botox is a medical treatment in which a medicine containing botulinum toxin type A is injected into specific muscles with a very fine needle to relax facial expression muscles temporarily. It is used to soften forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet. Results start to appear in 2–3 days, settle fully in 10–14 days and last about 3–4 months on average. The procedure takes around 10–15 minutes and requires no time off work.
At Maya Estetik, Botox is performed by a physician at our Etiler clinic in Istanbul after a medical consultation. Your facial expressions, muscle strength and facial symmetry are assessed, and the treatment points and dose are planned individually. The aim is not to freeze your face, but to soften wrinkles while keeping natural expressions.
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Procedure time | 10–15 minutes |
| Anaesthesia | Usually not needed; cooling or numbing cream if preferred |
| Onset | Day 2–3 |
| Full result | Day 10–14 |
| Duration | About 3–4 months for cosmetic areas; 6–12 months for excessive sweating |
| Back to daily life | Same day |
| Repeat interval | No sooner than 3 months |
Botulinum toxin is a protein that temporarily reduces the "contract" signal sent from nerve endings to a muscle. Many wrinkles are dynamic wrinkles formed by years of repeated facial movement. When the muscle causing the wrinkle relaxes, the skin above it stops folding and the lines soften.
The effect is not permanent: nerve endings gradually form new connections and muscle movement slowly returns. That is why Botox is repeated at intervals. With regular treatment, some people find that the effect lasts longer as the muscle habit decreases.
Botox is often confused with dermal fillers. Botox relaxes muscles, while fillers replace lost volume. Botox is preferred for lines caused by movement; fillers for deep lines visible at rest and volume loss. Some faces benefit from a combination of both.
Gastric (stomach) Botox is a separate endoscopic procedure; see our stomach Botox page for details.
Botox may be suitable for healthy adults concerned about expression lines, excessive sweating or teeth grinding. It is not given, or is postponed, in the following situations:
If you take blood thinners, tell the physician during your consultation; do not stop your medication on your own.
When used for the right indication and at the right dose, Botox is well tolerated. Common effects are temporary: mild redness at the injection sites, small bruises and a mild headache lasting a few days. Less commonly, a drooping eyelid or eyebrow, or asymmetry, may occur; these are also temporary and resolve as the effect wears off.
Seek medical help immediately: Difficulty swallowing or speaking, shortness of breath, marked muscle weakness or visual disturbance in the days after treatment are very rare but require urgent assessment.
The cost depends on the number of areas treated, the amount of product needed and whether the treatment is cosmetic or medical. Under Turkish Ministry of Health regulations, prices for healthcare services are not published on websites. A personalised plan and cost are shared transparently after your consultation.
The effect usually becomes noticeable on day 2–3 and settles fully by day 10–14. Wait at least two weeks before judging the result.
In cosmetic areas the effect lasts about 3–4 months on average. Duration depends on muscle strength, metabolism, dose and area. For excessive sweating it usually lasts 6–12 months.
Very fine needles are used, so it feels like a brief pinprick. Most people do not need anaesthesia; cooling or numbing cream can be used for sensitive patients.
With the right points and dose, facial expressions are preserved and only the excessive muscle contraction causing wrinkles is reduced. A frozen look is usually linked to an unnecessarily high dose or poor planning.
No. When the effect wears off, muscle movement returns to its pre-treatment state. Botox does not cause more wrinkles than you would have had without treatment.
Wait at least 24 hours before strenuous exercise, sauna or steam rooms. Light walking is fine on the same day.
The presence and depth of wrinkles matter more than age. Treatment is only given to adults, after a medical consultation and when there is a real need.
Yes, when the physician considers it appropriate they can be planned in the same session. Which treatment is used where is decided at the consultation.
Let's plan the right treatment for you at your consultation. For questions and appointments, message us on WhatsApp or call us.
WhatsApp: +90 532 301 99 52 · Phone (within Turkey): 444 9 454 · Maya Estetik Etiler, Istanbul · Directions
Medical review: This page has been reviewed by Dr. Nihat Dik, founding physician of Maya Estetik. Dr. Dik graduated from Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1997, trained in medical aesthetics in Germany and has been performing medical aesthetic treatments at Maya Estetik since 2004.
This page is for general information and does not replace a medical consultation. The right treatment for you is decided by a physician after examination.
