Happy in the dark winter months.

Did you know that? Botox can make you happier? More and more scientific studies are appearing that show that effect. It involves Botox (botulinum toxin) use for the frown wrinkle, the wrinkle between the eyebrows. That is the wrinkle that occurs when we look concerned or are angry. Well, research shows that there is such a thing as communication between the muscles of the face and our brain. So it's not just that the muscles of the face make the appropriate facial expression that matches your emotion, it also works the other way around! So the brain also tells how we feel from the position of our face. In studies, test subjects were asked to frown a lot; they actually started to feel more depressed. This is what the effect of botulinum toxin on depressive feelings is based on. Due to the activity of the to temporarily disable the frown muscle, you can't look upset and worried. The brain no longer receives the information from this negative facial expression and 'thinks' that you are happier. So you're also going to feel happier. That's how it works! In my work as a cosmetic doctor, I also hear this from my clients. They feel more comfortable and also describe that their frown is “calmer”. In addition, they like the fact that they are no longer constantly told that they are “looking angry”, because they are often not angry at all, but are therefore unconsciously constantly frowning. NB. An injection of botulinum toxin into the frown muscle makes this muscle less active, so you can tighten it less or no longer. This treatment is safe and has a temporary effect, usually about 3 to 4 months.