Botulinum Toxin in Barranquilla, Botox
Give your face back a rested, natural look. Botulinum toxin (Botox) relaxes the expression lines that create a tired appearance, without changing the way you express yourself. With Dr. Boris Henríquez, plastic surgeon, and more than 26 years of experience in facial surgery in Barranquilla.
What Is Botulinum Toxin?
Over the years, and with the repetition of the same expressions, lines appear on the forehead, between the brows or around the eyes that give a tired or tense look that often does not reflect how you feel.
Botulinum toxin, commercially known as Botox, corrects exactly that: it relaxes the muscle that forms those lines, without changing your natural expression. It can be applied to the forehead, between the brows, the crow’s feet or several areas at once.
Who Is a Candidate for Botulinum Toxin?
Not all wrinkles need botulinum toxin, and not everyone is a candidate right now. It is recommended when there are dynamic lines —the ones that appear when you make expressions, and that bother you. These are the points we take into account to know if this is your moment:
Who Is a Candidate for Botulinum Toxin?
Minimum age with complete facial development
Generally 16 to 18 years old; before that the cartilage and bone keep growing and the result can vary.
Realistic, well-defined goals
The patient understands which changes are possible given their anatomy and which are not.
Non-smoker, or willing to quit tobacco
Smoking affects healing and increases complications.
Good general health
No decompensated cardiovascular disease, clotting disorders or active infections.
Valid reasons that are your own
The decision comes from the patient, not from outside pressure from a partner, family or social circle.
Availability for the recovery period
Enough time to follow the rest period, the check-ups and the specific care instructions.
Who Is a Candidate for Botulinum Toxin?
Minimum age with complete facial development
Generally 16 to 18 years old; before that the cartilage and bone keep growing and the result can vary.
Realistic, well-defined goals
The patient understands which changes are possible given their anatomy and which are not.
Non-smoker, or willing to quit tobacco
Smoking affects healing and increases complications.
Good general health
No decompensated cardiovascular disease, clotting disorders or active infections.
Valid reasons that are your own
The decision comes from the patient, not from outside pressure from a partner, family or social circle.
Availability for the recovery period
Enough time to follow the rest period, the check-ups and the specific care instructions.
What We Use Botulinum Toxin For
Expression Lines
Forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet. It relaxes the muscle to soften those lines without taking away your expressiveness.
Bruxism
Applied to the masseter muscles, it reduces the force of the involuntary contraction and relieves jaw pain and tooth wear.
Hyperhidrosis
In the armpits, hands or feet, it blocks the sweat glands and reduces excessive sweating for 6 to 9 months.
Baby Botox
Gentle doses distributed across more points, for a subtle result that preserves expressiveness. Indicated in young patients with mild wrinkles or with a preventive approach.
Areas Where I Apply Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin (Botox) works on different areas of the face and body, depending on what each case needs. These are the most commonly treated areas:
Forehead
Glabella (frown lines)
Crow’s feet
Jaw
Underarms
Neck
Patient Process: 4 Stages of Your Treatment
Consultation for Your Face
It all starts with a calm conversation. Dr. Henríquez reviews your whole face, maps the muscles to be treated and listens to what you’d like to improve. He explains which results are achievable and which are not.
The Application
It is done in the office, in a 15- to 30-minute session. Fine needles are used and most patients do not need anesthesia.
Immediate Instructions
At the end of the session you receive the instructions for the first 24 hours. No time off is required: you go back to your everyday activities the same day.
Follow-Up at 14 Days
Dr. Henríquez reviews the result between days 14 and 21. If any area needs reinforcement, it is applied at that same visit.
What to Expect from Your Botulinum Toxin: Day by Day
Days 1 to 3 – No Visible Changes
It is normal not to see anything yet. The toxin is starting to take effect, and no special care is needed beyond the immediate instructions.
Days 4 to 7 – The Effect Starts to Show
A progressive reduction of the movement of the treated muscle. It is a gradual change, not one that happens overnight.
Days 7 to 14 — Full Result
This is the time of your follow-up visit, where we review the result and adjust it if needed.
Month 4 to 6 — Gradual Return
Muscle movement comes back little by little. It is the moment to plan the next application if you want to maintain the result.
Post-Op Care Specific to Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum toxin (Botox) requires no recovery: you get back to your routine the same day. The following instructions apply only to the first few hours and minimize the risk of the product migrating:
Real Results
Results Gallery: Before and After
Clinical cases of Dr. Henríquez’s patients who authorized the use of their images. Results vary depending on the area treated and each person’s individual response, so these cases are a general reference.
Natural Result
It relaxes dynamic lines while preserving your expressiveness. The people close to you notice that you look good, without knowing exactly why.
It Lasts 4 to 6 Months
The effect fades gradually, not all at once. The maintenance application is scheduled before the muscle fully recovers its movement.
It Is Temporary
The product is fully metabolized within 4 to 6 months, without building up in the body with repeated applications.
What Botulinum Toxin Does Not Do
It does not correct real brow drooping or advanced sagging. In those cases, surgical judgment points toward another option.
Frequently Asked Questions about Botulinum Toxin
Book your Botulinum Toxin Consultation with Dr. Boris Henríquez in Barranquilla
Taking the first step is easy: a calm consultation, with no obligation. Dr. Henríquez looks at your face, listens to what you are looking for and tells you honestly whether botulinum toxin is the right thing for you. The appointment includes a complete facial analysis and mapping of the muscles to be treated.
At the end you receive a proposal designed just for your case and a written quote. You can book your appointment via WhatsApp or through the contact form.
