Botox Treatment in Turkey
About Botox
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive with no surgical incisions required.Quick procedure, often completed in 15-30 minutes.Immediate return to most daily activities (minimal downtime).Effectively reduces the appearance of dynamic wrinkles (e.g., crow's feet, frown lines).Provides therapeutic benefits for medical conditions like migraines and muscle spasms.Results are temporary and reversible, allowing for flexibility in treatment plans./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Cosmetic reduction of moderate to severe glabellar lines (frown lines), forehead lines, and lateral canthal lines (crow's feet).
- Treatment of chronic migraine headaches (15 or more headache days per month).
- Management of blepharospasm (uncontrolled eyelid twitching) and strabismus (eye misalignment).
- Severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating) unresponsive to topical agents.
- Upper limb spasticity in adults post-stroke or with neurological conditions.
- Certain cervical dystonia (neck muscle spasms) cases.
- Gummy smile correction and jawline contouring (off-label aesthetic uses).
How to prepare
- Consultation with the surgeon to discuss goals, medical history, and medications (especially blood thinners).
- Avoid alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, and certain supplements (like vitamin E, ginkgo) for 5-7 days pre-procedure to minimize bruising.
- Inform the surgeon of any neuromuscular disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis) or allergies.
- Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup, creams, or lotions.
- Discuss any recent facial treatments (e.g., fillers, lasers) with your surgeon.
Risks & possible complications
- Temporary bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection site.
- Headache or flu-like symptoms shortly after treatment.
- Drooping of the eyelid or eyebrow (ptosis), usually temporary.
- Asymmetry or an unnatural 'frozen' expression if over-injected.
- Rare risk of infection at the injection site.
- Very rare systemic spread of toxin effect, leading to muscle weakness distant from the injection site.
- Temporary difficulty swallowing or speaking if injected for cervical dystonia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Remain upright for 4-6 hours post-injection; avoid lying down or bending over.
- Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 24 hours to prevent toxin migration.
- Resume light activities immediately; avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Minor bruising can be managed with cold compresses.
- Initial results appear in 2-3 days, with full effect in 1-2 weeks.
- Schedule a follow-up appointment in 2 weeks to assess results.
- Results typically last 3-6 months; maintenance treatments are needed for sustained effect.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days for minor side effects to subside
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering botox in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with aesthetic and reconstructive surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform botox. MediFyr helps you compare aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for botox compare across other countries where we have data.
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Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeons for Botox
Explore experienced aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons who regularly perform botox and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.
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- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
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- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
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- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
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- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
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- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
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- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara
- 29 Years Experience
- Aesthetic and Reconstructive surgeon
Liv Hospital Ankara