Botulinum Toxin(Botox)
What is Botulinum Toxin?
It is a neurotoxin derived from Clostridium botulinum, an organism found in the natural environment, and this is the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment,
The bacterium can also be found in the intestinal tracts of mammals and fish and the gills and organs of crabs and other shellfish.
Brands
Botulinum toxin is sold commercially under the names:
Botox
Dysport
Bocouture, Xeomin
What can Botulinum toxin(Botox) do?
Botox only works on wrinkles that are caused by muscle movement. These are known as dynamic wrinkles, and are often called “expression lines.”
The most common dynamic wrinkles that Botox can treat are lines on the upper face, such as the “11” between the brows, horizontal lines on the forehead, and crow’s feet around the eyes. These lines are caused by smiling, frowning, squinting, and other facial expressions.
Botox will not work on fine lines and wrinkles caused by sagging or loss of plumpness in the face. These are known as static wrinkles. Static wrinkles include lines in the cheeks, neck, and jowl areas.
Botox is not a permanent treatment. Repeated treatments are necessary for continued wrinkle-reducing effects. Most people find that the muscle-relaxing effect of Botox lasts for 3 to 4 months. Beyond aesthetic applications, Botox is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including eye squints, migraines, excess sweating(Hyperhidrosis), and leaky bladders.
Procedure
Botulinum toxin is the powder mixing in saline and injecting it directly into neuromuscular tissue. It takes 24-72 hours for botulinum toxin to take effect. In very rare circumstances, sometimes take as long as 5 days, and for the pick, the result should wait for 2 weeks of botulinum toxin to be observed.
Botulinum toxin should not be used in pregnant or lactating women, or by people who have had a previous allergic reaction to the drug or any of its ingredients.
Is it better to get Botox or Fillers?
Compared to fillers, Botox is just as effective. and better to combine them for a better result in a different area of the face like Frown lines.
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