Skin Botox in Bangalore
Skin Botox — also called micro-Botox or mesobotox — places heavily diluted botulinum toxin into the most superficial layer of the skin rather than into the muscle beneath it. The aim is texture, pore size and oiliness rather than the softening of expression lines.
Is this you?
What it does for you
Smoother-looking skin surface
Working in the superficial layer softens the fine surface irregularity that makes skin catch the light unevenly.
Pores look smaller
Reducing activity in the tiny muscles and glands close to the surface can make pores appear less obvious, particularly across the cheeks and nose.
Less mid-day shine
Many patients report their skin staying matte for longer through the day, which is often the reason they came in.
Expression is left alone
Because the product sits above the muscle layer and is heavily diluted, the treatment is not aiming at — and should not produce — the frozen look associated with full-strength injections into muscle.
A short appointment with little downtime
Mild redness or slight swelling for a short while afterwards is the usual extent of it, and most patients carry on with their day.
How the treatment works
Skin assessment
The doctor examines pore size, oiliness and texture, and confirms that superficial botulinum toxin is the right tool for what you want changed.
Preparation
The area is cleansed, and a numbing cream can be applied if you would like one before the injections begin.
Superficial placement
Many tiny amounts of diluted product are placed across the treatment area in the most superficial layer of the skin, with a very fine needle.
Aftercare and review
You are given written aftercare, and the result is reviewed once it has developed so the plan can be adjusted for the next session if needed.
Side effects, honestly
Most patients experience none of these. Some patients, in rare cases, may notice the following — listed because you deserve the full picture before you decide.
Redness and mild swelling
Common straight after treatment and generally settles within a day.
Bruising at injection points
Possible, and more likely if you take blood-thinning medication. Usually clears within a few days.
Temporary dryness or flaking
Some patients notice mild skin irritation or flaking, which typically subsides within about a day.
Not suitable for everyone
This treatment is not advised during pregnancy or breastfeeding, over active acne, active herpes, severe eczema or psoriasis, for those prone to keloid scarring, or during chemotherapy.
About this treatment
The distinction that matters is depth. If your concern is a line that appears when you move, that is a muscle-level treatment. If your concern is how your skin looks in the first hour of the morning versus the fifth, this is the one to ask about.
Questions patients ask
How is Skin Botox different from regular Botox?
Will it change my expressions?
How many sessions will I need?
Does it hurt?
Is there downtime?
When will I see a result?
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₹500 consultation, waived off against your treatment. Indiranagar or Bellandur — closed Wednesdays.
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