In recent days demand for cosmetic treatment for facelift and skin rejuvenation is growing. This is evident when you visit spas, outpatient clinics and malls.
BOTOX or Botulinum Toxin Injection ranks as the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment procedure in the US.
The treatment is available to men and women of different ages.
Some of the expression lines targeted during BOTOX treatment include:
- Frown lines
- Crow’s feet
- Eyebrow lift
- Horizontal forehead
- Chin line
- Bunny lines
- Marionette lines
- Radial lip lines
Although tests are ongoing to test the effectiveness of BOTOX in treating depression, and abnormal heartbeat, these are yet to be approved by the FDA.
For personal safety, BOTOX should not be used on any unapproved or non-prescribed medical condition. Some of the contraindications for Botulinum Toxin Injection according to AAFP include:
- Allergy to Botulinum toxin products
- Keloid scarring
- Neuromuscular disorders like Myasthenia Gravis
BOTOX Injection and What to Expect
BOTOX is basically a potent neurotoxin derived from a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum.
According to NCBI, there are 7 different neurotoxins in Botulinum toxin. Out of these, only Botulinum toxins A and B are approved for clinical purposes.
Wrinkling is a natural process caused by dermal degeneration and constant tightening of the facial musculature.
When injected, BOTOX goes into action by blocking the secretion of a natural ligand called acetylcholine (ACh). This causes muscle paralysis for 24 hours to 2 weeks. The effect of the injection will last between 3 months (90 days) to 6 months (180 days) before another round of treatment. It is important to reiterate that the longevity factor will vary from one person to the other.
Other Uses of BOTOX
Botulinum toxin is a hugely beneficial cosmeceutical.
- According to a Dermatology Practical & Conceptual report appearing in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) website, Botulinum toxin is also approved to treat and manage the following medical conditions: Facial flushing
- Cutaneous lesions
- Cervical dystonia (neck spasm)
- Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
- Pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema)
- Strabismus (lazy eye)
- Chronic migraines
Facial flushing is a condition that causes redness and burning sensation.
Tests conducted using Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) suggests it can bring symptomatic relief to patients.
BOTOX causes relief by inhibiting the acetylcholine signaling pathways. Similar results have been recorded in patients suffering from hyperhidrosis, a skin condition caused by excessive secretion of the eccrine glands. A Botulinum neurotoxin injected intradermally targets the sweat gland function by preventing the movement of neurotransmission at the nerve terminals from reaching the glands.
The other Botulinum family of drugs that have been approved for treatment include; Xeomin (incobotulinum toxin A), Dysport (abobotulinum toxin A) and Myobloc (rima botulinum toxin B).
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