Botulinum Toxin in Barranquilla
Botulinum toxin softens the expression lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes (crow’s feet) by relaxing the muscles that create them. The dose is calculated for each face, with one clear goal: a natural result, not a frozen face.
What is botulinum toxin and what is it used for?
Botulinum toxin is an injectable that temporarily relaxes the muscle where it is applied. By reducing that contraction, it softens the expression lines that form when you make facial gestures.
Many people know it as Botox. In reality, Botox is one of the brands of botulinum toxin available on the market; the generic name is botulinum toxin.
It is used mainly on the upper third of the face: forehead lines, frown lines between the brows, and crow’s feet. It is not a filler, so it does not add volume: it acts on the movement of the muscle.
Benefits of botulinum toxin
Expression lines
Softens dynamic wrinkles on the forehead, between the brows, and crow’s feet.
Natural result
Keeps your expression: relaxes the muscle without freezing the face.
A dose tailored to you
The amount is calculated muscle by muscle, based on your contraction.
No downtime
Applied in the office, in a few minutes, and you go back to your routine.
Results
Botulinum toxin before and after
About Dr. Eliana Garcés
I am Dr. Eliana Garcés, a plastic surgeon in Barranquilla. I see aesthetics as an investment in well-being: surgery and regenerative medicine work together to achieve real, lasting results.
Injectables are a central part of my practice, and botulinum toxin is among the treatments I perform most often. I teach the technique in workshops, and part of my experience is published in international scientific journals.
My approach is simple: treat what is indicated, with a dose tailored to each face and realistic expectations. Aesthetics is a medical act, not a product.
Soften your expression lines with botulinum toxin without losing the natural look of your face
Botulinum toxin helps prevent and treat dynamic wrinkles while preserving facial expression, for a fresh, rested, natural appearance.
What the botulinum toxin process looks like
Consultation
An evaluation of your expression lines, your contraction pattern, and what you are looking for. This is where we define whether the toxin is indicated and which areas to treat.
Plan
Calculation of the dose and injection points based on the strength of each muscle, and on the brow shape you want to keep.
Application
An in-office procedure, in a few minutes and with no downtime. It is performed with an individualized, point-by-point technique.
Follow-up
A follow-up visit to review the result and adjust future applications, within the Regenera ecosystem.
Why the dose is calculated for each face
I do not apply the same dose or the same points to everyone. Each person contracts the muscles of the forehead and the area between the brows differently, and sometimes asymmetrically: some people wrinkle more on one side than the other.
That is why I palpate the muscle before injecting. That way I know where it contracts most strongly and how much dose each point needs. Where the contraction is strong, more goes in; where it is mild, less.
That judgment is what protects your expression. I can soften a wrinkle without fully paralyzing the muscle, and adjust the shape of the brow according to what each patient wants. The goal is a natural result, not a frozen face.
Who is a good candidate for botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin is indicated for dynamic wrinkles, the ones that appear when you make facial expressions. If your forehead lines, frown lines, or crow’s feet show with movement, you are a good candidate.
It is also a good option for prevention: applied early, it helps keep those lines from becoming deep over the years.
It does not do everything. Wrinkles that are already present at rest, or skin laxity, are addressed with other treatments. And since aging is natural, the goal is not to erase every line, but to create balance. That is defined at the consultation.
Frequently asked questions about botulinum toxin
These are the most common questions. If yours is not here, write to me and we will go over it at your consultation.
Book your consultation
If you are considering botulinum toxin, the next step is a consultation, in person or by video call. There we review your expression lines and your contraction pattern, and define the plan and the dose indicated for your face.
