Botox FAQ

Botox is an abbreviation for botulinum toxin, a protein made by bacteria that blocks the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles.

By injecting Botox into the muscle, the nerve impulse that causes the contraction is temporarily blocked. The wrinkles are softened or disappear completely. It prevents the formation of new wrinkles. The effect of Botox is not permanent. Treatments can be repeated without any problems. This injectable is considered completely safe (in the hands of a licensed practitioner).

You need to be at least 18 years old to undergo a House of Bratz Botox treatment.

According to the ‘Individuele Gezondheidszorg wet’, which translates to the Individual Healthcare Professions Act (BIG Act), every medical doctor may perform cosmetic treatments. Even if you don’t choose House of Bratz for your Botox treatment, we still recommend that you choose a doctor who is part of the NVCG. The NVCG guarantees the quality of cosmetic treatments and continuously improves them. Doctors affiliated with the NVCG master the latest techniques and are perfectly aware of the latest product developments. In addition, these doctors have years of experience in performing injectables (fillers & Botox). All House of Bratz specialists are members of the NVCG.

Botulinum toxin is a naturally occurring protein. Botox blocks the nerve impulses, causing the muscles to relax. It is well known that Botox can be used to reduce or eliminate wrinkles, but Botox can also be used to solve medical problems. For example, a Botox treatment is very suitable for treating sweaty feet or armpits and is used for grinding teeth, migraine, and overactive muscles. Botox also keeps current wrinkles from getting worse. Because the muscle activity is reduced with Botox, the wrinkle cannot develop further. However, this is only the case during the efficacy of Botox (4 to 6 months) and so the treatment will have to be repeated to maintain this effect.

Botox does not have a lasting effect; it wears off after 3 to 6 months on average. If you repeatedly undergo Botox treatments, the wrinkle you’re treating cannot develop further. That is why Botox can also be used preventively in the fight against wrinkles.

Botox is very safe and does not harm the body. Botox is broken down again by the body. Choose a licensed practitioner to ensure safe and beautiful results.

You will see the initial results within 3 to 4 days. They will be small in comparison to your final results, which you will see within 14 days after your treatment. Immediately after your treatment, you might experience a slight stinging or numbness in the area of the injections. This is normal and should wear off in a day or so.

• Don’t lie flat and bend down for the first 4 hours
• No smoking, no alcohol, and no sports for the first 24 hours
• First 2 weeks not in the sun or to the solarium
• No sauna, spa, and hammam for the first 2 weeks.
• No facial treatments, such as laser treatments or peels for the first 2 weeks