Botulinum Toxin is a neurotoxin produced by a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum. Whose medical use makes it possible to take advantage of its capacities such as that of producing controlled muscular paralysis and applying it in the treatment of neurological diseases and as a cosmetic product.
Generally people identify it as Botox, the most commercial brand. However, there are various brands on the market, with BOTOX, DYSPORT and XEOMEEN being the most recognized for their strict production, quality and safety standards.
In this article we will review its main uses in the area of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Who is the person in charge of administering this medicine?
As it is a medicine, which can have some side effects if used incorrectly, its use is safe in the hands of Plastic Surgeons and Dermatologists.
What are the benefits of botulinum toxin?
In recent years, the demand for this product has increased due to its noble and grandiose results, below we will detail in which cases they are the most required.
1. Facial wrinkles
Without a doubt because of this indication that Botox is the most renowned drug on the red carpet, it acts specifically on the muscles of facial expression, the sites where they are most used are in the wrinkles of the forehead, between the eyebrows and Crow’s feet, with the right dose and at key points, those little wrinkles that make you look more tired will fade away.
Before it was thought that only people over 50 years of age were indicated to receive this treatment but, believe it or not, more and more younger patients apply the toxin, this responds to the fact that if it is applied in advance in the affected areas, you will delay the process of aging and with the plus that you will look fresher and more youthful.
2. Hyperhidrosis or Excessive Sweating.
This type of problem is more frequent than you imagine, and you have no idea how it impacts personal and professional development, there is nothing more annoying than feeling wet hands and not being able to give a firm handshake without having some Shame, or having the fear of raising your arms so that it does not show that your armpits are soaked and even worse having your feet so wet that you even wet your shoes. Very few people know that there is a way to control these problems with the use of the right toxin.
3. Migraine.
Most headaches or headaches are due to problems related to stress, this is associated with a spasm of the muscle groups of the neck and head, it has been shown with the appropriate doses this condition can be improved and in this way you can forget about migraines that do not leave you alone
4. Bruxism
It is the involuntary habit of clenching or grinding the teeth, which can generate pain in the head, jaw, neck and ear and especially wear of the teeth, this can also be benefited with the application of the toxin.
5. Correction of scars.
Latest studies have shown the usefulness of the toxin in cases of keloid or hypertrophic scars, these are schemes that require several sessions to improve the appearance of the scars.
Who can receive the toxin for cosmetic purposes?
All patients of legal age, with the intention of improving in any of the aforementioned cases, should be questioned rigorously, it is recommended that pregnant patients or patients who are receiving chemotherapy for an oncological problem do not receive it.
As you can see, you can be a candidate, as it is a minimally invasive procedure, it must be carried out under hygiene measures and as needles are used, the manipulation must be done with gloves.
Is the effect temporary?
Yes, depending on the area to be worked on, the time of duration varies, for example for the treatment of facial wrinkles it has a duration range between 4 to 6 months, while for other problems the duration time ranges between 9-12 months.
The American Association for Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS) has ranked the application of botulinum toxin as the most performed procedure in the world and with very high degrees of satisfaction, so don’t wait any longer and look for your trusted surgeon.
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