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What To Expect With Botox Treatment?By Bjornson Bernales
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Botox is now the most common type of cosmetic operation in the United States. It is clearly evident that more and more people are now drawn to their faces and are very conscious on how they look. Many people are taking the risks from the Botox injection to get rid of the wrinkles around the eyes and between the eyebrows.
Botox treatment is one of the latest discoveries in the beauty industry. It is widely considered as an anti-aging treatment. Many people particularly those who are now in their thirties, forties and fifties have been queuing in the clinics of cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists and other physicians to experience the aftermath of a wrinkle-free facial skin.
What is Botox and what to expect with Botox treatment?
Botox is derived from Botulinum toxin. This is a neurotoxin protein, which is a by-product of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is regarded as one of the most venomous yet naturally-occurring substances in the planet. It is highly toxic substance that could theoretically exterminate every human on earth when a few hundred grams of the substance are exposed. Though highly toxic and naturally-occurring, it can be destroyed by heat and can degrade quickly when exposed to air.
Even if it is toxic, why do physicians and cosmetic surgeons still offer Botox injection to patients who want to defy the age of their skin?
The answer: Botox is a cosmetic product that also has therapeutic properties. It is a product manufactured by Allergan, Inc. The discovery of the therapeutic use of botolinum toxin was made by Allan B. Scott of Smith-Kettlewell Institute. The neurotoxin protein was a type A, medically abbreviated as BTX-A. The right over the BTX-A was purchased by Allergan, Inc., which renamed the drug to its current form.
Botox injection contains tiny doses of the toxin that is injected to overactive muscles to reduce muscle activity. The minute quantities of the toxin can render the muscle parts incapacitated from contraction.
Very small quantities of botolinum toxin are only contained in Botox that is used for facial treatment. The indication is done through injection and not through oral intake. Trained physician is only certified to perform the administration of Botox injection. This is because of the toxic nature of the drug, which requires careful administration.
Botox has been certified for cosmetic and therapeutic uses by the FDA in the United States. However, approval given by USA FDA is for certain forms of hemifacial spasm, eyelid spasms, certain types of facial wrinkles and dystonia.
Botox treatment has also been offered in other countries aside from the United States.
How effective is Botox?
The effectiveness of Botox treatment may vary in every individual. There are three factors that determine the effectiveness of the treatment – the degree of wrinkles, skin thickness and skin type. Some individuals may require several Botox injections than other individuals. Some types of wrinkles may not be treated using Botox.
Furthermore, Botox is not a permanent treatment. The injection is aimed at certain parts to block the neurotransmitter that stimulates the activity of the facial muscle. The blocking can last for a period of 4 to 6 months. The facial muscle may start to react from the stimulation of the neurotransmitter when the blockage stops. Another Botox treatment would have to be undertaken.
Possible side effects of Botox
As with other drugs, Botox injection could bring about certain undesirable effects. Possible side effects may include allergic reaction, paralysis on the muscle group that is mistakenly applied, and bruising at the site being injected. Dropping eyelid, dry eyes, eye irritation, keratitis, skin rash, light sensitivity and tearing could occur during the treatment but they do not normally require medical attention as they are considered after-effects. However, if the problem persists, report the matter to health care professionals.
Botox is not for individuals with neuromuscular disease unless with the approval of a neurologist.
Other uses of Botox
Aside from cosmetic application, Botox has also been approved for treating migraine and blepharospasm, which is involuntary eye muscle contraction disorder.
Botox treatment is one of the latest discoveries in the beauty industry. It is widely considered as an anti-aging treatment. Many people particularly those who are now in their thirties, forties and fifties have been queuing in the clinics of cosmetic surgeons, dermatologists and other physicians to experience the aftermath of a wrinkle-free facial skin.
What is Botox and what to expect with Botox treatment?
Botox is derived from Botulinum toxin. This is a neurotoxin protein, which is a by-product of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is regarded as one of the most venomous yet naturally-occurring substances in the planet. It is highly toxic substance that could theoretically exterminate every human on earth when a few hundred grams of the substance are exposed. Though highly toxic and naturally-occurring, it can be destroyed by heat and can degrade quickly when exposed to air.
Even if it is toxic, why do physicians and cosmetic surgeons still offer Botox injection to patients who want to defy the age of their skin?
The answer: Botox is a cosmetic product that also has therapeutic properties. It is a product manufactured by Allergan, Inc. The discovery of the therapeutic use of botolinum toxin was made by Allan B. Scott of Smith-Kettlewell Institute. The neurotoxin protein was a type A, medically abbreviated as BTX-A. The right over the BTX-A was purchased by Allergan, Inc., which renamed the drug to its current form.
Botox injection contains tiny doses of the toxin that is injected to overactive muscles to reduce muscle activity. The minute quantities of the toxin can render the muscle parts incapacitated from contraction.
Very small quantities of botolinum toxin are only contained in Botox that is used for facial treatment. The indication is done through injection and not through oral intake. Trained physician is only certified to perform the administration of Botox injection. This is because of the toxic nature of the drug, which requires careful administration.
Botox has been certified for cosmetic and therapeutic uses by the FDA in the United States. However, approval given by USA FDA is for certain forms of hemifacial spasm, eyelid spasms, certain types of facial wrinkles and dystonia.
Botox treatment has also been offered in other countries aside from the United States.
How effective is Botox?
The effectiveness of Botox treatment may vary in every individual. There are three factors that determine the effectiveness of the treatment – the degree of wrinkles, skin thickness and skin type. Some individuals may require several Botox injections than other individuals. Some types of wrinkles may not be treated using Botox.
Furthermore, Botox is not a permanent treatment. The injection is aimed at certain parts to block the neurotransmitter that stimulates the activity of the facial muscle. The blocking can last for a period of 4 to 6 months. The facial muscle may start to react from the stimulation of the neurotransmitter when the blockage stops. Another Botox treatment would have to be undertaken.
Possible side effects of Botox
As with other drugs, Botox injection could bring about certain undesirable effects. Possible side effects may include allergic reaction, paralysis on the muscle group that is mistakenly applied, and bruising at the site being injected. Dropping eyelid, dry eyes, eye irritation, keratitis, skin rash, light sensitivity and tearing could occur during the treatment but they do not normally require medical attention as they are considered after-effects. However, if the problem persists, report the matter to health care professionals.
Botox is not for individuals with neuromuscular disease unless with the approval of a neurologist.
Other uses of Botox
Aside from cosmetic application, Botox has also been approved for treating migraine and blepharospasm, which is involuntary eye muscle contraction disorder.