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WHAT IS THE BOTULINUM TOXIN?
Botulinum toxin is one of the most important materials used in facial rejuvenation. This article is the most popular ways to reduce facial wrinkles. Botulinum toxin is used to reduce wrinkles on the most current region;
- Wrinkles between the eyebrows
- Goose foot
- Wrinkles on the forehead
- Skin patches in the neck
To laugh, eyebrows wrinkle up, to squint the eyes, as even chewing motion leads to the formation of the most common signs of aging wrinkle any facial movement. The resulting wrinkles, even though we are tired or angry makes us look like that.
Both of the Botulinum toxin type A and type B are obtained from bacteria. Injection of this material will prevent communication between nerves. Thus, the muscle can not be contracted and reduces unwanted facial wrinkles.
Botulinum toxin, to ensure better results, can be combined with chemical peels fillers or cosmetic procedures such as microdermabrasion. This combination therapy is helpful in preventing the formation of new lines and wrinkles.
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TOXIN HOW SHOWS EFFECT?
Botulinum toxin application, it may seem like a simple application that consists of several injections. But not performed by experienced health care professionals is not surprising that if the poor results.
There are 43 muscles in our face and to implement the botulinum toxin person must know the right spots to optimize them and treatment.
Small amounts of botulinum toxin is applied with a very fine needle into specific muscles.While your natural facial expression conserve with choosing the right with muscles to be injected maintaining the weakened muscles that cause wrinkles only.
Botulinum toxin injection time takes about 15 minutes. Number of facial features of the injection depends on many factors such as density of the wrinkles. For example, while goose foot are usually 2-3 injections necessary, between the eyebrows 5 or more injections may be required.
Anesthesia is not required during application. Results began to form within a few days. However, the full effect is seen 1 week finds. The effect lasts approximately 3-4 months. The effect of botulinum toxin begins to decrease, your muscles actions will get back.
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ARE YOU AN APPROPRIATE CANDIDATE FOR BOTULINUM TOXIN?
Botulinum toxin can not be applied to all skin problems. For example, you can reduce under eye wrinkles, but it does not resolve the damage formed by the sun. Skin type, thickness, degree of wrinkles efficacy plays an important role for the treatment. Your doctor will evaluate the appropriateness of this treatment for you.
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APPLICATION RISKS
Although usually it is a reliable application but this complications may ocur:
- Rash
- Headache
- Flu-like symptoms
- Nausea
- Temporary weakness or fall on face
- Very rarely, if breathing problems that botulinum toxin spread to other regions of the area being treated, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness or speech difficulties may occur.
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AFTER APPLICATION
You can return to your normal activities immediately after application. One issue to be considered, the treated areas may lead to spread to other areas of the botulinum toxin should not rub or massage treatment.