What is Botox?

The botulinum toxin (neurotoxin) is a toxin generated by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum that affects the nerves (responsible for a disease called botulism ). Botulinum toxin works by blocking nerve signals from reaching muscles, resulting in temporary muscle paralysis without causing nerve damage.

 

What is the purpose of Botox?

Both expression lines (those that occur when making a movement or gesture with the face) and frown lines, neck lines, and wrinkles are temporarily eliminated or reduced by injecting botulinum toxin into the muscle through the skin. crow's feet,” all of which are caused by the contraction of the underlying muscles in major part. The toxin paralyses these muscles momentarily, leaving the skin smooth and the expression softened and regenerated.

Is it possible to use it on the lower half of the face?

Attempts to reduce wrinkles in this area of the face have had mixed results (sometimes good, sometimes awful), as well as a slew of negative effects. As a result, it is currently not recommended for treating wrinkles at this level.

Types of botulinum toxin

Botulinum toxin comes in seven different kinds, ranging from A to G. The most potent toxins are A, B, and F. Medical and aesthetic applications use Types A and B, with Type A being the most popular.

Effects for a long time

Muscle paralysis begins on the second or third day after botulinum toxin injection and gradually worsens until the end of the second week. The length of time varies depending on the muscle being treated. It normally lasts four to six months, though the reaction varies from one patient to the next, as well as from one location to the next and from one session to the next within the same patient. In a tiny minority of patients, resistance may develop after numerous treatment cycles. These resistors are often long-lasting.

Is it tough to use?

The method for injecting botulinum toxin is painless and does not require anesthetic. To avoid bruising, persons taking antiplatelet therapy (aspirin) or anticoagulants should cease taking them a few days before the event.

Is it necessary for me to be cautious after the injections?

At the injection locations, a temporary inflammation or bruise (bruise) may emerge, followed by quick social reintegration. In the three to four hours following the injections, it's best not to lie down, touch, or gesture with the treated areas to avoid the toxin spreading to areas that don't wish to be treated.

Negative consequences

Botulinum toxin injection complications are uncommon, mild, and only last a few days. They include the following, which are dependent on the injected dose:

• At the injection locations, there are hematomas (bruises).

• It's a headache.

• Symptoms of the flu

• Between the brows, there is a sense of tension.

• Excessive muscular weakening causes moderate drooping eyes. In a few weeks, it will be resolved.

Precautions

Botulinum toxin injections are not recommended for use during pregnancy, nursing, or in people who have myasthenia gravis.

If they are taking antibiotics or have neurological or muscle difficulties, they should tell their doctor.

Botulinum toxin is not suggested for those who have had trouble swallowing difficulty in the past.

What doctors should carry out this procedure?

Botulinum toxin injections should only be done by maxillofacial surgeons, plastic surgeons, or medical aesthetic medicine specialists in cabinets equipped with the proper equipment.

Can botox be combined with other medical-aesthetic treatments?

Botulinum toxin enhances and complements other aesthetic treatments such as facial fillers , chemical peels or microdermabrasion.

Botulinum toxin has been used in a variety of ways

Botulinum toxin can be used to treat a variety of ailments and disorders, including:

• Dystonia is a condition in which a person's (abnormal muscle movements).

• Blepharospasm is a condition that affects the eyes (persistent contraction of the muscles around the eyes).

• Strabismus is a term used to describe a condition in which a

• Patients who have suffered a stroke, for example, may experience spasticity or stiffness.

• Paraplegics with urinary incontinence.

• Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which a person sweats (excessive sweating).

• Sialorrhea  (excessive production of saliva).