Botulinum Toxin Injections
Type A botulinum toxininjection is one of the most effective and requested non-surgical treatments. The main use of this substance is to treat wrinkles, but there are other treatments that botulinum toxin effectively contours.
What is botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria – the most powerful neurotoxin known to date. Once injected, it stops or weakens the contraction of the muscles in the targeted area. Thus, this substance smooths out the facial muscles and reduces wrinkles in an extremely effective way. For this reason, botulinum toxin injections are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide
What are the advantages of botulinum toxin injection?
What are the advantages of botulinum toxin injection?
- muscle relaxation, causing temporary improvement of wrinkles;
- temporary blocking of sweat secretion;
- speed and lack of pain;
- minimum discomfort;
- muscle relaxation from the second day;
- the results are fast - they appear in a maximum of five days after the injection;
- does not require hospitalization or recovery time;
- the effects of the procedure last up to six months.
In which areas can botulinum toxin injection be performed?
Botulinum toxin injection Botulinum toxin injections target the facial area in particular to treat fine and deep wrinkles. However, it also has other uses:
Type A botulinum toxin |
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Botulinum toxin – glabella, forehead, periocular – one zone, two zones, three zones; |
Baby Bot ox – a smaller amount of substance is used; |
Mezobot ox; |
Gummy smile – treatment of gummy smile – the substance is injected into the muscles of the upper lip; |
Bunny lines – treatment of nasal wrinkles; |
Smoker lines – treatment of fine wrinkles around the mouth; |
Chin dimples – treatment of wrinkles in the chin area; |
Face slimming – masseter muscle – teeth grinding (bruxism); |
Nefertiti lift – treating wrinkles on the neck; |
Calves thinning; |
Hyperhidrosis treatment – excessive sweating of the underarms, palms and feet; |
What are the contraindications of botulinium toxin injections?
First of all, this procedure is not reccommended to pregnant or lactating women, but also to patients suffering from any neurological conditions. Additionally, the botulinum toxin is not reccommended for people who have various infections in the areas where they want to be injected, for those who have difficulty swallowing food, for people with psychological instability and for those who suffer from certain neuromuscular conditions.
Other important aspects:
- The reccommendation is to eliminate Aspirin, Aspenter, Plavix, Clexane, Sintrom, other anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents 14 days before the procedure (these drugs can cause an increased risk of bruising);
- The patient must not have an allergy to albumin;
- People over the age of 65 may not benefit from an adequate clinical response.
What may be the side effects of botulinum toxin treatment?
This treatment is very well tolerated by the human body, the adverse effects being minimal and short-lived.
Possible side effects:
- Edema;
- Erythema;
- Bruises;
- Mild pain;
- Gastrointestinal problems;
- Flu-like symptoms;
- Headache and nausea (very rare)..
Myths about botulinum toxin
Fake. The toxin is injected in small amounts, inducing muscle relaxation. The muscles are not affected allowing natural mobility and facial expression, with a young and rested appearance.
Fake. Indeed, the effect of botulinum toxin injections is not permanent, the treatment needs to be performed again after six months. After this period, wrinkles may reappear, having the original shape and depth, but in no way more pronounced.
Fake. Treatment with botulinum toxin should only be performed by dermatologists or plastic surgeons specialized in this field. Otherwise, you risk your health and appearance.
Fake. Botulinum toxin injection does not age. Moreover, this procedure is recommended from the early stages of wrinkles, in order to use as little amount of product as possible.
