Botox Injections Bahrain: Treatment, Recovery & Side Effects

April 11, 2023

Botulinum toxin, also called “miracle poison,” is one of the most poisonous biological substances known. Botox is a protein made from Botulinum toxin, used in small doses for several medical and cosmetic procedures- including reducing wrinkles and treating other medical conditions. Although a toxin, it has numerous benefits when used correctly by experts and in appropriate doses.

Botox injections are known for treating various health problems, including excessive sweating, migraine, and certain bladder disorders.

Click here for more information regarding Botox treatment and other cosmetology related procedures- by Expert Dermatologist and Cosmetologist, Al Hilal Hospital, Bahrain.

Al Hilal HospitalDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology provides a variety of effective and affordable options for Botox injections and Botox treatment- by highly qualified and expert doctors. If you are looking for Botox near me/ Botox Bahrain, contact us today and get an appointment with the best dermatologist and cosmetologist in Bahrain for more information and treatment options.

Our representatives are available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal ManamaSalmabadRiffa and Muharraq branches, for your convenience. We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits- to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.

Botox Treatment

Botox injections are the shots that use toxins to prevent movement of muscles for a limited time. These shots block specific chemical signals from nerves, that cause muscle contractions. The most common use of the Botox injections is for relaxing facial muscles, that cause facial wrinkles, crow’s feet, and frown lines. However, the Botox injections can also be used to ease symptoms of some other medical conditions.

Botox Treatment for Face

The use of Botox mainly confined to correct muscles of facial expression over the upper one-third of the face. Presently it’s application ranges from correction of lines, creases and wrinkling all over the face, chin, neck, chest, and dermatological applications such as localized axillary or palmar sweating that is non-responsive to topical or systemic treatment.

Botox treatment for face is primarily used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. The effects last from 4-10 months, depending on the products used and the type of treatment. Usually, for cosmetic purposes, Botox is used on following parts of face:

  • Frown lines- also known as elevens or glabellar lines. These are the wrinkles between eyebrows.
  • Crow’s feet- the wrinkles around eyes.
  • Horizontal creases on the forehead.
  • ‘Cobblestone’ skin on the chin area.
  • Lines that appear at corners of mouth.

Face Botox before and after shows a very prominent difference, and if performed by an expert dermatologist and cosmetologist, it can help in fighting the signs of aging and appearance of fine lines effectively.

Botox treatment for face can also be used to treat certain medical conditions, including:

  • Upper limb spasticity.
  • Strabismus, also known as crossed eyes.
  • Hyperhidrosis- severe underarm sweating.
  • Preventing severe migraine.
  • Reducing symptoms of an overactive bladder.
  • Blepharospasm, or eyelid spasms due to dystonia.
  • Cervical dystonia- a neurological movement disorder that affects head and causes neck pain.

Al Hilal HospitalDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology provides a variety of effective and affordable options for Botox injections and Botox treatment- by qualified and expert doctors. If you are looking for Botox near me/ Botox Bahrain, contact us today and get an appointment with the best dermatologist and cosmetologist in Bahrain for more information and treatment options.

Botox Hair Treatment

Botox hair treatment is a deep conditioning treatment, that works by filling the individual fibers of hair to give it a smooth and full look. Hair Botox before and after shows a clear difference, and it can help in fighting fizziness and hair thinning by making them voluminous and lustrous.

Who Should Avoid Botox Treatment?

Botox treatment should be avoided if:

  • You are not feeling well.
  • You have skin infection.
  • You have any neuromuscular condition, including myasthenia gravis.
  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • You are taking certain medicines.

Botox Side Effects

Possible Botox side effects include:

  • Flu-like symptoms or headache.
  • Swelling, bruising and pain at the injection site.
  • Crooked eyebrows or droopy eyelids.
  • Drooling or crooked smile.
  • Dry or watery eyes.
  • Infection at the site of injection.

If you have any of the following symptoms after Botox treatment, consult your healthcare provider immediately:

  • Vision problems.
  • Muscle weakening.
  • Trouble swallowing or talking.
  • Allergic reaction.
  • Breathing problems.
  • Loss of bladder control.

Al Hilal Hospital Bahrain, Department of Dermatology & Cosmetology

For more information regarding Botox injections/ Botox treatment, consult an expert dermatologist/ cosmetologist. At Al Hilal HospitalDepartment of Dermatology and Cosmetology, we have highly qualified and experienced doctors, state-of-the-art laboratories, and modern equipment to provide early detection and treatment options for all the patients.

Contact Al Hilal Hospital, and get consultation with the best dermatologist and cosmetologist in Bahrain for Botox treatment and other dermatological issues. For your convenience, our representatives are available on WhatsApp helpline, in Al Hilal ManamaSalmabadRiffa and Muharraq branches. We also offer exclusive packages and privilege cards for additional benefits, to provide affordable yet exceptional healthcare services to all our patients.

Written by: Dr. Alex James
MBBS, MD Dermatology