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A
toxin produced by a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum.
This toxin causes paralysis of the muscles exposed to its
action. In cosmetic use, the muscles responsible for wrinkle
formation (dynamic lines, movement lines) are selectively
exposed to the action of botulinum toxin A (like Botox, Xeomin,
Vistabel etc). Thus reducing or eliminating the lines.
Botulinum Toxin A was first isolated in 1827, it was not until
the early 1990s that its use in cosmetic treatment began.
First used in the forehead for wrinkle reduction, its use
has now spread to other areas of the face and neck. Frown
lines and laughter lines (crows feet) reduction is the most
common use of Botulinum Toxin.
It is also widely used to treat excessive sweating in the
under arm area (hyperhidrosis).
Ideal candidates for wrinkle reduction treatments are those
who understand the cause of their lines, understand the lines
(wrinkles) can be for different reasons and some can be treated
by appropriate use of Botulinum Toxin A.
Botulinum
Toxin Type A (like Xeomin, Botox, Vistabel etc) injections
are now the most common non surgical treatment for lines and
wrinkles
Is
it Safe?
It
is a safe treatment and has been used in cosmetic and medical
therapies for 20 years.
What
is it used for?
It
is used for lines and wrinkles to temporarily improve the
appearance of forehead furrows, frown lines, crows feet (laughter
lines) lip (smokers) lines and dimpled chin.
Botox
injections can be used to give the effect of a brow lift.
Botulinum Toxin is also used to treat excessive sweating (Hyperhydrosis)
in the under arms area. Nowadays it is a popular treatment
used by many to eliminate the sweat patchs on cloths on important
and special occassions such as weddings.
How
does it work?
By
temporarily blocking nerve transmission to the muscles under
the skin. Lines and wrinkles formed by the action of these
muscles are reduced or removed.
How
painful are the injection?
Not
really painful, only transient discomfort is felt at the site
of injection
When
will it start to work?
It
takes about 3 to 5 days to start to work, the maximum effect
is seen about 14 days.
How
long does it last?
It
lasts about 3 to 4 months. With repeated treatments it may
last longer.
What
are the side effects?
Side
effects are rare. Bruising at the site of injection is the
most common.
Rare effects include drooping of eyelids, asymmetry, and headaches
and very rarely it can cause flu like symptoms.
Botulinum Toxin Injection
Areas
Frown
Lines |
Injections in the area shown can reduce or eliminate
the appearence of frown lines |
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Forehead
Lines |
Injections
in the area shown can reduce or eliminate forehead lines |
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Crows
Feet /Laughter Lines |
Injections
in the area shown can reduce or eliminate crows feet
/ laughter lines |
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Nasolabial
Folds |
Injections
in the area shown can reduce the depth of the nasolabial
fold |
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Lip
Lines / Smoker Lines |
Injections
in the area shown can reduce or eliminate lip lines
/ smoker lines |
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Lower
Lip an Neck Lines |
Injections
in the area shown can reduce or eliminate the appearence
of a cobblestone chin and necklace lines |
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Excessive
Sweating |
Injections
in the area shown can reduce the amount of sweating
from the arm pit and the effect can last 4 to 6 months. |
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Botulinum
Toxin (like botox) just like any other procedure carries risks
and containdications for more information please click
here
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