Botulinum toxin (Botox) in Medellín
Botulinum toxin is the most widely used medical treatment in the world for expression lines: it temporarily relaxes the muscles that mark the frown, the forehead and the "crow's feet". Well applied, it doesn't erase expression: it softens the lines that form when you gesture, keeping your natural look.
price
The price is defined at the consultation, according to your diagnosis.
who it's for
- Expression lines on the frown, forehead or around the eyes.
- Prevention: lines that show when gesturing but not yet at rest.
- Gummy smile, neck lines or bruxism (masseter), depending on assessment.
- Excessive underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis), depending on assessment.
how it works
At the consultation the physician studies how your face moves and marks the points. The application is very superficial micro-injections with a fine needle; it takes a few minutes. No anesthesia (it feels like small pricks). The effect starts to show between day 3 and 7, and is complete at two weeks, when the follow-up is done.
- session length
- 15 to 30 minutes, plus the consultation.
- downtime
- You walk out and get on with your day. It's recommended not to lie down or massage the area for the first 4 hours, and to avoid intense exercise that day. Small red dots may remain for an hour.
- how many sessions
- One session, with a follow-up at two weeks. Repeated every 3 to 5 months, depending on the person.
- device and product
- Botulinum toxin type A.
what to expect
Softer lines with expression preserved. The effect lasts between 3 and 5 months in most people, and is repeated when the lines return. Results vary with the person and the area.
when it's not recommended
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Neuromuscular diseases (myasthenia gravis, ALS).
- Active infection in the area.
- Known allergy to the toxin or to albumin.
- Use of certain antibiotics (aminoglycosides), depending on assessment.
who performs it
Aesthetic medicine
Dr. Daniel Alejandro Pimiento
General practitioner and aesthetic physician
- Health license: DHSS0776967 · Outpatient care · General medicine
General practitioner and aesthetic physician. He sees aesthetics as part of caring for your health: behind every treatment there is a medical assessment that takes into account how you are and what you need. He looks at the whole person — skin and hair also tell how the body is doing — which is why hair diagnosis and treatment are part of his practice. His goal is not to change your essence, but to enhance what makes you feel good, respecting your individuality.
Doing what you want when it is right for you, and telling you honestly when a treatment is not — or when there is a better alternative.
technology and safety
The brands and devices we work with, by name: ask about any of them at your consultation.
- Sculptra · Galderma:
- Injectable poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator that induces collagen production.
- Radiesse · Merz:
- Calcium hydroxylapatite biostimulator with an immediate supporting effect.
- NCTF · Fillmed:
- Cell-revitalizing cocktail (vitamins, amino acids, hyaluronic acid) in micro-doses.
- PDRN ("esperma de salmón"):
- Polynucleotides of natural origin that work on regeneration, elasticity and hydration.
- Exosomas:
- Regenerative vesicles that instruct cells to speed up repair.
- Tensamax:
- Radiofrequency for skin firmness.
- Casmara:
- Professional facial cosmetics line (algae masks and protocols).
- Health service licensed by Colombia's Ministry of Health (license DHSS0776967, verifiable on its website). minsalud.gov.co
- Medical procedures are performed or supervised by the team's physician.
- Sterile single-use materials for everything that pierces the skin. Ask us about the INVIMA (Colombian health authority) registration of any product or device: we show it to you at the consultation.
frequently asked questions
Will I lose my expression?
Not if it's applied well. The dose and points are planned to soften the lines while keeping natural movement. That's samaar's criterion: nobody should notice you had something done.
At what age can I start?
It's a treatment for adults. Many people start between 28 and 35 as prevention, when lines show while gesturing but disappear at rest. The physician evaluates it.
Is it the same as a filler?
No. The toxin relaxes muscles (expression lines); hyaluronic acid filler adds volume (folds, lips, cheekbones). Sometimes they are combined.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the areas and the units needed; it's defined at the consultation. Every month we publish special prices under offers.
other treatments
Every process begins with a conversation: tell us what you're looking for and the medical team will tell you whether this treatment is right for you.
Results of aesthetic procedures vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. All information on this page is for guidance; the indication is given by the physician at the consultation.