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Do you want to improve the appearance of your face?
Chemical myomodulation is one of the most in-demand treatments in aesthetic medicine due to its proven results and effectiveness. The use of this medication for aesthetic purposes has been authorized for over 25 years.
Myomodulation is the ideal treatment to eliminate facial wrinkles that appear from repeated facial movements—those related to facial expressions. It primarily targets forehead lines, frown lines (between the eyebrows), periocular wrinkles (crow’s feet), perioral wrinkles (vertical lip lines), as well as neck bands.
A neurotoxin is used, which also has other medical applications such as in the treatment of migraines or for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) in the underarms, palms of the hands, and soles of the feet. The application of the toxin stops sweat production just a few days after infiltration. Its effect lasts for approximately six months.
The active ingredient acts by inhibiting the transmission of action potentials at the neuromuscular junction of the motor unit, thereby blocking the release of acetylcholine. In other words, it prevents the muscle from receiving the signal to contract, causing a slight muscular paralysis. As a result, the treated facial muscles do not respond to voluntary commands. In this way, we can very specifically block the appearance of wrinkles—only in those areas where we do not want them to form.
This treatment is recommended for expression lines that appear mainly between the eyebrows, on the forehead, and around the eyes (crow’s feet). Treating the upper third of the face provides a more relaxed expression, improves skin quality, and reduces expression wrinkles, giving an overall fresher, well-rested look.
Expression lines are the wrinkles on the face that appear when making a gesture and disappear once the face is relaxed. These are the wrinkles that disappear when the treatment is applied.
By injecting the toxin into the wrinkle, the muscles in the area relax, and the wrinkle either disappears or becomes less visible. This restores the skin’s natural smoothness and youthful appearance.
If wrinkles do not disappear completely, the myomodulation treatment should be combined with another aesthetic procedure, such as dermal fillers, skinboosters, laser, or dermaroller. It has also been used in some cases to treat upper lip wrinkles or neck bands.
The glabella (frown lines) is one of the first areas where the use of the neurotoxin was approved. The treatment works by blocking the corrugator muscles, which are responsible for moving the eyebrows and causing the frown in the midline between them.
The alternative to this medical treatment is surgery for a permanent solution, which involves either denervation or removal of the corrugator muscles.
Myomodulation is performed through the infiltration of small amounts of neurotoxin into the cited muscles and regions. The infiltration is carried out with virtually painless microinjections.
The treatment is performed in a single session, on an outpatient basis, in our own clinic, and does not require local anesthesia, although it may be applied.
The patient can immediately resume their usual activities after the session. The effect of the injection begins to appear after three or four days, and becomes complete between seven and ten days, at which point the results can be noticed.
The effects of selective chemical myomodulation are not permanent and tend to diminish after three or four months, disappearing between five and six months. From then on, the treatment can be repeated, subject to medical evaluation.
In cases where these wrinkles are deeper, the treatment is complemented with a filler in the area, which restores the skin’s lost volume.
Selective chemical myomodulation is a simple treatment that does not require plastic surgery, and for this reason, it is increasingly in demand among people who want to eliminate the signs of aging.
It depends on the number of areas to be treated and, therefore, on the dose used. The minimum cost is 275 euros.
This treatment must be administered by an aesthetic medical professional; it cannot be self-administered. It requires a prior diagnosis to evaluate the areas where it will be applied, as well as follow-up of the results throughout its duration.
The risks of not attending a specialized medical center for this treatment are highly dangerous, since if it is poorly administered, it can cause serious health damage and unpleasant side effects.
La Dra. Laura Salvador Miranda es socia fundadora de Antiaging Group Barcelona, con más de 25 años de experiencia en Medicina y Cirugía Estética. Licenciada en Medicina y Cirugía por la Universidad de Barcelona, se especializó en Cirugía General en el Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. Desde 1999 se dedica exclusivamente a la Medicina Estética, liderando desde 2004 el grupo de Medicina Estética y dirigiendo el área de tratamientos láser avanzados desde 2006.
Actualmente es profesora del Máster de Medicina Estética y Bienestar del IFMiL (Universitat de Barcelona – COMB), participa activamente en investigaciones y publicaciones científicas, y es miembro de sociedades médicas como SEME, SELMQ, SETGRA y la Sección Colegial de Médicos de Estética del COMB.
La Dra. Camila Lovaisa es médico asistencial en Antiaging Group Barcelona, con un firme compromiso hacia el bienestar del paciente y en constante formación profesional. Licenciada en Medicina por la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina, ha realizado un Máster en Medicina Clínica y actualmente cursa el Máster en Medicina Estética y del Bienestar de la Universitat de Barcelona.
Su trayectoria incluye experiencia en medicina interna prequirúrgica en el Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona y atención en urgencias médicas generales en Argentina. Además, ha realizado cursos especializados en soporte vital avanzado y talleres de emergencias con simulación avanzada, mostrando un interés permanente por actualizarse profesionalmente y ofrecer a sus pacientes los mejores tratamientos disponibles en Medicina Estética.
It is a temporary treatment for wrinkles and generally lasts between 3 and 6 months. After that period, a follow-up treatment will be needed to maintain the results.
In the long term, it has not been shown to cause any negative effects on the skin. In fact, some studies suggest that long-term use of this treatment may have benefits in preventing wrinkles and improving skin quality.
