Botulinum toxin, also known as a muscle relaxant, temporarily reduces the activity of certain muscles. This makes existing wrinkles less visible and helps prevent the formation of new ones.
Book an appointmentBesides reducing wrinkles, Botulinum toxin is also a versatile treatment for other conditions such as migraines, excessive sweating, and teeth grinding.
Discover our various botulinum toxin treatments below.
Say goodbye to frown lines: Botox relaxes the muscles, softens lines, and gives you a fresh, relaxed look.
Reduce forehead wrinkles with a botulinum toxin treatment. Targeted injections relax the muscles for a smooth, natural-looking forehead.
Reduce fine lines around the eyes with a crow's feet treatment. Using a muscle relaxant, we smooth the eye area for a fresher, more youthful appearance.
Create an open, fresh look with a brow lift treatment. A muscle relaxant subtly lifts the brows for a youthful, rested appearance.
Give your upper lip a subtle lift and a fuller look with a Lip Lift Botox treatment. Targeted injections naturally shape the upper lip for a fresher, younger appearance.
Smile without hesitation: a gentle muscle-relaxing treatment reduces excessive upper lip elevation, bringing your smile into better balance and giving your face a relaxed, confident look.
Bunny lines can unintentionally make you look stern when you laugh or scrunch your nose. A precise muscle-relaxing treatment calms these muscles, causing the lines to fade and restoring a soft, relaxed expression, naturally.
Improve the appearance of your chin with a Botox chin treatment. This treatment relaxes the muscles, reduces chin wrinkles, and creates a smoother profile.
A subtle lift for your nose: with a targeted muscle-relaxing treatment, the nasal tip gets a slight lift, refining your profile without surgery.
Let your mouth corners shine again with a treatment for downturned mouth corners. Targeted botulinum toxin injections subtly lift the mouth for a friendlier, fresher look.
Enhance your facial contours with a Face Slimming treatment. Targeted botulinum toxin injections into the jaw muscles slim and balance the face without invasive surgery.
Relax your jaw and wake up without tension: a targeted muscle-relaxing treatment reduces teeth grinding, making your jaw feel calmer and easing related symptoms.
Reduce excessive sweating with a Hyperhidrosis treatment. Targeted botulinum toxin injections temporarily reduce sweat production, keeping underarms, hands, or feet dry and boosting confidence.
Reduce migraine attacks with a migraine treatment using muscle relaxants. Targeted injections relax headache-causing muscles, reducing the frequency and intensity of migraines.
A fresh look, even with a big smile: a subtle muscle-relaxing treatment softens jelly rolls under the eyes, making your eyes appear more open and rested.
An elegant neck and a more defined jawline: a subtle muscle-relaxing treatment adds definition to the neck, giving a refined, youthful profile without invasive procedures.
Tighter contours, a softer look: a targeted muscle-relaxing treatment in the lower face reduces tension and pulling lines, for a fresh, balanced appearance.
Renew your skin with Mesotox: a treatment using a fine dose of botulinum toxin for a radiant, smooth, and fresh complexion without changing your facial expression.
Give your upper lip a subtle lift and a fuller look with a Lip Lift Botox treatment. Using targeted injections, the upper lip is naturally shaped for a fresher, more youthful appearance.
More infoSay goodbye to frown lines: Botox relaxes the muscles, softens lines and gives you a fresh, relaxed look.
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Reduce forehead wrinkles with a botulinum toxin treatment. Targeted injections relax the muscles and ensure a smooth, natural-looking forehead.
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Reduce fine lines around the eyes with a crow's feet treatment. With a muscle relaxant, we ensure a smoother eye area and a fresher, more youthful appearance.
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Create an open and fresh look with an eyebrow lift treatment. Using a muscle relaxant, the eyebrows are subtly lifted for a youthful, rested appearance.
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Laugh with confidence: a gentle muscle-relaxing treatment reduces the upward pull of the upper lip, bringing your smile into beautiful balance and giving your face a relaxed, self-assured expression.
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Bunny lines can unintentionally make your expression look stern when you smile or scrunch your nose. With a precise muscle-relaxing treatment, these little muscles are calmed, causing the lines to fade and your face to look smooth and relaxed again, in a natural way.
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Overactive chin muscles can cause a tense chin or a so-called golf ball chin. Small amounts of botulinum toxin in specific chin muscles relax those muscles, so the chin looks smoother and more balanced.
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A subtle lift for your nose: with a targeted muscle relaxing treatment, the nose tip gets a slight lift and your profile looks more refined, without surgery.
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Let your mouth corners shine again with a treatment for downturned mouth corners. With targeted botulinum toxin injections, your mouth is subtly lifted for a friendlier and fresher appearance.
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Improve the contours of your face with a Face Slimming treatment. With targeted botulinum toxin injections into the jaw muscles, your face becomes slimmer and more balanced, without invasive surgery.
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Relax your jaw and wake up without tension: with a targeted muscle-relaxing treatment, teeth grinding is reduced, so your jaw feels calmer and complaints decrease.
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Limit excessive sweating with a hyperhidrosis treatment. Targeted botulinum toxin injections temporarily reduce sweat production, for dry armpits, hands or feet and more self-confidence.
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Reduce migraine attacks with a migraine treatment using muscle relaxants. Targeted injections relax headache-inducing muscles and reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.
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A fresh look, even when you smile broadly: a subtle muscle-relaxing treatment softens jelly rolls under the eyes, so your eyes look more open and rested.
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An elegant neck and a tighter jawline: with a subtle muscle-relaxing treatment, the neck gains more definition and the profile appears refined and youthful, without invasive surgery.
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Tighter contours, a softer appearance: with a targeted muscle-relaxing treatment in the lower face, tension and pulling lines are reduced, for a fresh and balanced look.
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Renew your skin with Mesotox: a treatment with a fine dose of botulinum toxin for a radiant, smooth and fresh complexion, without changing your facial expression.
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A purified protein, botulinum toxin type A, precisely targets the nerve-muscle connection. Upon injection into a specific muscle, it blocks the release of acetylcholine, the neurotransmitter that normally triggers contraction. The effect is localised, controlled, and temporary muscle relaxation.
That mechanism suits both aesthetic and medical applications. The real skill is in dosing: Dr. Thierry De Smedt administers just enough units to calm overactive muscles while preserving natural movement. This yields a natural, relaxed result, a refined look, never frozen.
Over the following months, new nerve endings sprout and muscle action slowly resumes. That’s why patients typically return every three to six months. The procedure is now a safe staple in aesthetic medicine, backed by extensive clinical data and decades of global use.
Whether it happens during the day or at night, unconscious teeth grinding wears down enamel, causes jaw ache, headaches, and lingering tension. A few units of Botox in the chewing muscles (masseter muscle) lower muscle force in a controlled way. Normal chewing stays intact, but the urge to clench fades. Many feel relief after a few hours to 3 days. Paired with a mouth guard, the benefits often extend even further.
For those battling at least fifteen headache days a month, botulinum toxin offers a proven option. A standard protocol, more than thirty injection spots across forehead, temples, back of head, and neck, quiets migraine triggers. Sessions are usually spaced twelve weeks apart. This can cut the number of attack days noticeably, without the daily burden of traditional medication side effects.
If antiperspirants and oral remedies fall short, Botox steps in as a powerful alternative. It shuts down sweat glands in the armpits, palms, or soles, cutting perspiration dramatically. The results hold roughly six to nine months. The procedure is fast, nearly pain-free, and scarless.
A fresh, relaxed look doesn't come from freezing every expression. Dr T. uses low doses, targeting only the muscles that pull hardest. Your emotions stay readable; the lines that bother you simply soften. Here are the areas we treat most often.
The horizontal lines across the forehead and the vertical "11" between the brows are classic targets. A few units smooth the skin without immobilising the forehead. The fine wrinkles on the nose bridge when you laugh, called bunny lines, can be corrected just as subtly.
Crow's feet soften noticeably, while a precise injection near the outer eyebrow creates a gentle lift. The gaze opens up, but you still look like yourself.
A dimpled chin, sometimes called 'pebble chin', or a chin muscle that's too tight responds to a few drops of Botox. The jawline can also appear softer when the masseter is slimmed; many patients appreciate this as it refines a wide lower face.
A lip lift with Botox gently rolls the upper lip outward, giving a fuller look, no filler needed. A drooping nasal tip or a 'gummy smile' (too much gum shows) can be fixed with just a few units.
Micro-doses in the vertical neck bands (platysma) relax the muscles, creating a smoother, more youthful neck contour.
Every area follows the same rule: your face sets the dose, not the other way around. During your consultation, we’ll decide together what suits you best.
Your trusted choice in Ghent
Behind every injection lies a well-considered medical insight. That is what you can expect in this clinic: not a rushed shot, but a thoughtful plan that puts your health and natural expression first.
Dr T. has years of experience in general surgery. His in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy makes every injection safe and precise.
You remain recognizable. Through micro-doses and precisely placed points, you preserve your facial expressions while wrinkles and excessive tension fade.
Not every line needs to be erased. Sometimes a follow-up, a skin-improving treatment, or a different timing is enough. You receive suggestions tailored to your skin and age.
An initial appointment lasts at least half an hour. There’s room for all your questions, and a check-up after two weeks is included as standard.
Every skin and face is unique. We tailor the injection technique to your gender, age, skin quality, and wishes, whether preventive, corrective, or regenerative.
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Dr. Thierry De Smedt’s clinic is located in the heart of Ghent, at a location that combines privacy and comfort. There is ample parking, and the practice is easily accessible by both car and public transport. Patients from the wider region are warmly welcome.
Daytime or nighttime teeth grinding (bruxism) usually involves an overactive masseter muscle. The persistent tension wears down teeth, triggers jaw pain and headaches, and can radiate into the neck and shoulders. Botox interrupts this cycle by gently weakening the muscle, easing force while preserving normal chewing.
Dr T. begins with a hands-on exam: assessing muscle thickness, discussing your symptoms, and screening for jaw joint issues. Next come a few ultra-fine injections, typically 25 to 40 units of botulinum toxin per side, into the masseter. The pricks are barely felt. In about two weeks, your jaw relaxes and the unconscious grinding eases. The effect holds for three to six months.
Patients often say they feel 'finally at peace in my jaw'. Occasionally we add a custom night guard, but Botox tackles the root cause, muscle force, rather than merely shielding the teeth. You can exercise again after 3 to 4 hours, and you can resume your daily activities straight away.
In Belgium, Botox for bruxism is seldom covered by health insurance, it’s classed as aesthetic, despite the clear medical need. For severe TMJ dysfunction with a specialist diagnosis, partial reimbursement through hospitalization insurance may be an option. Ask during your consultation; we review all possibilities openly.
Living with chronic migraine, over 15 headache days a month, takes a heavy toll. Botulinum toxin type A offers a scientifically backed preventive approach. Instead of dampening pain, it cuts the number of attacks by blocking the signalling molecules that fire up nerve endings. The method differs sharply from cosmetic use: a fixed map of 31 to 39 injection points across the forehead, temples, back of the head, and neck.
Eligibility requires that at least two other preventive medications have failed, and a neurologist has confirmed chronic migraine. Dr T. collaborates with referring neurologists and carefully reviews your headache diary before treatment begins. Sessions repeat every 12 weeks; the effect strengthens cycle by cycle.
Clinical trials show a significant drop in headache days, on average 8 to 9 fewer per month. The injections are short and generally well tolerated. Because they target the scalp and neck, there’s no visible effect on your face; your expressions stay unchanged. The per-session cost is higher than for aesthetic dosing, yet partial reimbursement through health insurance may be possible if the medical advisor approves.
Beyond the major muscle groups, two smaller areas can inadvertently make you look tired or strained: the fine lines beside the nose ('bunny lines') and a dimpled, orange-peel chin.
Bunny lines crease the nose bridge when you laugh, frown, or scrunch your nose, growing more visible as skin thins. A tiny dose, 2 to 6 units per side, relaxes the responsible muscles, softening the lines while keeping your smile and expression intact. The result is a calm, open face.
For some, the chin muscle fires unconsciously, causing small dimples or a bumpy texture. Botox in this muscle, usually 4 to 10 units, smooths the skin without affecting speech or lip movement. Together with a relaxed forehead and softened bunny lines, it creates a harmonious whole. Dr T. doses each spot with precision, aiming for refinement over immobility.
Some people in their thirties explore Botox as prevention, before fine lines become ingrained. The thinking goes: early muscle relaxation stops wrinkles from deepening. But is that sound? And what’s the safe way to do it?
Yes, when done properly. Dynamic lines form because muscles repeatedly crease the same skin fold. Botox itself does not increase collagen production. What does happen is that the skin creases less often in the same place when you slow that movement down early, so lines take longer to become deeply etched into the skin. It’s not a must, though. A consult makes sense only once you notice lines at rest that bother you. For a 35-year-old with no resting lines, Dr T. often recommends skipping Botox and focusing on skinboosters or a robust skincare routine.
'Baby Botox', or 'natural Botox', refers to using low doses. The aim is not to halt all movement, but to dial down excessive creasing. Your expressions are preserved. In practice: you can still frown, but the skin between your brows doesn’t fold as deep. This approach matches the preventive mindset and aligns with Dr T.’s way: gentle, custom, and respectful of your age.
