Detox Lift
What Is It?
Detox Lift is the name I gave to my own protocol. In the same session we first apply a plant-derived PDRN product, then a product that works on the muscle. We had plenty of tools for repairing the layers of the face, but for the muscles in between there was little apart from toxin. Here we target two layers at once. In the skin, hydration, tone and the look of fine lines; in the muscle, the tone that declines with age, and lymphatic drainage.
Where it differs from classic Botox is in how it works. Toxin relaxes the muscle and holds back its movement. This protocol does not block the muscle; it tries to support its tone. I call it a complement to Botox. Depending on my plan, it comes up alongside Botox or in areas where Botox is not used.
More detail: Medical Glass Skin — the protocol combined in the same plan
How Is It Done?
We look at your skin and plan how much product goes to which point according to the map of your face. We apply it with a fine needle as micro-injections; it takes about 30 minutes. The plan is usually 2 sessions. The more worn the tissue, the more sessions it may need. I decide on maintenance doses after examining you.
Who Is It For?
Suitable for people whose skin looks dry and dull, who are bothered by fine lines and uneven tone, and who feel their face has lost tone. We also consider it for patients who cannot have Botox or don’t want toxin, and in areas where Botox is not applied.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding, active infection in the treatment area, a bleeding disorder and a known sensitivity to the ingredients change the plan. In thin-skinned areas such as under the eyes, we take extra care in choosing patients.
Results & Duration
A feeling of hydration and vitality comes early on. The difference in muscle tone and skin tone becomes clearer as sessions add up. How long the effect stays varies a great deal from person to person; you can’t compare someone who smokes three packs a day with someone who has never smoked. So we help repair the tissue, and looking after it is your homework. The reported duration is 9 months.
What Is Not Promised
Detox Lift does not replace Botox and does not stop expression lines the way Botox does. It doesn’t help with teeth clenching either. It is not a filler and does not add volume. It does not take the place of surgery or a thread lift. We make no promise about how much firming you will see or how long the effect will last.
Key Benefits
- Blemish reduction
- Intense hydration
- Firming support
“When I had toxin done on myself before, not being able to move my forehead bothered me. I have used Detox Lift on myself as well; here the aim is to improve the condition of the muscle.”
— Dr. Sinan Akyürek
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it replace Botox?
No. It can be planned together with Botox, or it comes up on its own in areas where Botox is not applied. We make that decision at the examination.
How many sessions are needed?
Usually 2 sessions. I set the interval and the maintenance doses at the examination.
Will there be bruising afterwards?
Rarely. There may be mild redness at the injection points and, occasionally, a small bruise; it usually settles within a few days. We use a tiny needle and stay within the skin.
Can it be done on the same day as Medical Glass Skin?
When needed, we can combine them in the same plan. I set the order and the spacing.