Questions on aesthetic botulinum therapy are answered by Sergey Yuryevich Shelekhov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, neurologist, cosmetologist, Head of the Department of Dermatocosmetology at the Kazakh-Russian Medical University (Kazakhstan).

When performing botulinum therapy on mature-age female patients, it is necessary to take into account all pathogenetic mechanisms involved in the formation of the clinical picture of menopausal facial aging.

Hyperhidrosis is a widely prevalent condition that can reduce quality of life. Depending on the type and severity, treatment options vary and may include topical antiperspirants, botulinum therapy, curettage, and others.

On the correction of a gummy smile, mimic wrinkles, and age-related changes in the lower third of the face and neck, as well as combined techniques for the use of botulinum toxin type A.

On the correction of mimic wrinkles and age-related changes in the upper third of the face (forehead, glabella, eyebrows, eyes, nose) using botulinum toxin type A.

Techniques for performing botulinum neurotoxin injections in the perioral area. Injection points, dosages, injection techniques, and safety considerations. Combining botulinum toxin therapy with other aesthetic correction methods for the lower third of the face.

Botulinum toxin therapy is one of the most commonly used procedures when working with the perioral area. However, in this region, injections of botulinum neurotoxin can lead to various complications associated with muscle imbalance.

Modern aesthetic medicine offers two identical products for eliminating expression lines — Botox and Dysport. But how do they differ? And which one should you choose?

The eyes and the periorbital area are key elements in the visual assessment of a person’s age. Aesthetic medicine offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical methods that can be used both individually and in combination.

Today, the professional market offers an entire family of botulinum toxin–containing drugs, but they are not “twins” and have different safety and efficacy profiles, as well as differences related to production, composition, and application protocols.