Botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin, commonly known as Botox, is one of the most popular substances used in aesthetic medicine.
With its help it is possible to reverse skin aging, eliminate facial wrinkles and improve facial oval. On top of that, botulinum toxin helps treat hyperhidrosis, migraines or bruxism. And all this in a non-invasive, approximately 30-minute procedure, performed in an outpatient setting.
Botulinum toxin – what is it?
It is the toxin that is produced by botulism bacteria. It is one of the strongest biological toxins that affects the functioning of the nervous system. There are 7 types of this toxin, but only one of them is used in aesthetic medicine – botulinum toxin type A. It is a purified form of the toxin that develops under special conditions. It is also worth noting that in aesthetic medicine, low doses are used, which do not pose a threat to patients. However, to avoid unwanted side effects, treatments using this toxin must be performed by a specialist. It works by blocking nerve connections, which leads to selective paralysis of specific muscle groups. As a result, the muscles in the area become relaxed and are unable to contract. One of the results of this mechanism is the reversal of the skin aging process and the smoothing of mimic wrinkles, which also become invisible.
For whom?
This treatment is used in aesthetic medicine because it beautifies and heals. Most often, the procedure is chosen by people who want to get rid of wrinkles on the face, including around the eyes, as well as on the neck and décolleté. Thanks to this procedure, you can remove, among others:
- lion’s wrinkle,
- crow’s feet,
- wrinkles on the forehead,
- the valley of tears,
- smoker’s wrinkles,
- nasolabial folds,
- marionette wrinkles.
Recommendations before and after the procedure
The procedure of administering the toxin is painless and does not require prior anesthesia. The whole procedure takes about 30 minutes.
Recommendations after the procedure
The procedure involving the administration of medicayion is non-invasive and safe if it is performed by a specialist. After the procedure, the patient may feel slight pain at the site of the toxin application. A red rash may also persist for a few days. In some cases, there may be a feeling of weakness or soreness in the muscles throughout the body. At the same time, the procedure does not require convalescence, and after it is performed, you can immediately return to your daily activities.
Effects
The effects of Botox treatment vary depending on the area that has been treated. Botox injected into the area around the eyes, forehead and mouth smoothes existing wrinkles, making them invisible. The toxin administered in the corners of the mouth lifts them, making the patient’s facial expression more joyful. In addition, Botox can be used to model the contour of the chin, jaw or nose. As a result, the person undergoing the treatment looks younger, their skin smoother and wrinkle-free. As a result of the procedure, facial mobility and facial expressions are reduced. That is why it is so important that the procedure is carried out by a specialist who will make the results as natural as possible without the mask effect. Importantly, the effects of the procedure are reversible, which means that the treatment should be repeated every 3-6 months to maintain the desired effects. In the case of hyperhidrosis treatment, on the other hand, the effects of the treatment are felt after about a week and last for 6-12 months, depending on the severity of the problem and the area treated.
The price of a botulinum toxin treatment depends on the nature of the treatment and the number of areas undergoing treatment.
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