BOTOX
Botox injected for medical purposes (such as uncontrolled muscle spasms) was first approved long back.
In cosmetology Botox approved to smooth the frown lines between your eyebrows, though it is used off-label for other facial wrinkles as well.
Botox is used for three main purposes:
- muscle spasm control,
- severe underarm sweating and
- cosmetic improvement.
Botox which contains botulinum toxin type A (the active ingredient), human albumin (a protein found in human blood plasma) and sodium chloride. used for the temporary smoothing of “frown lines,” these are the lines between both the eyebrows that can make one look like tired, unhappy or angry.
it is also used for horizontal forehead wrinkles, crow’s feet, wrinkles at the corners of the mouth and smoker’s lines around the lips.
Consult our doctor at KALYAN’S COSMETIC CLINIC to know which product will solve your particular issue.
Botox--Mechanism of action.
A wrinkle are formed perpendicular to the direction of muscle contraction located directly beneath it.
For example, vertical contraction of forehead muscles will cause horizontal wrinkles when they contract. Likewise, horizontal orientation of muscles between the eyebrows is responsible for midline vertical frown lines.
Botox is injected into muscle substance, where it blocks nerve impulses to those tissues. As the muscle activity is reduced, wrinkle disappear and a smoother look result.
Facial wrinkles without muscle contraction are not a good candidate for Botox. These lines are better treated by the dermal fillers.
Normally you would see improvement within a few days, but final appearance occurs at about 10-14 days.
Who are Not a good candidate for Botox include:-
- Extremes of age < 18 and >65.
- allergic to any ingredients in Botox
- previous history of allergy to another botulinum toxin brand or had any side effect from these products in the past
- Have a skin infection in the injection area
- Have drooling eyelids or weak forehead muscles
- Planning for any surgical procedure or pregnancy.
- Medical h/o like asthma, bleeding disorder, myasthenia gravis etc.
Is Botox injection painful?
We will apply local anaesthetic cream to make the area numb and use very small needles to make the pain easily tolerable. You may feel a little discomfort once anesthetic cream has worn off.
How frequently should you need Botox injections?
Usually BOTOX effect will last for up to 6 months, but it depends on various factors like age, smoking habit, exposure time to sun, etc.
The duration seems to differ from person to person. Some obtain a long lasting results with repeated use, while others seem to develop a resistance to the drug and need more frequent treatments. There should be at least 3 months spacing between two injections into the same muscle
What are the side effects of Botox?
Potential Botox side effects include pain, infection, swelling, bleeding and bruising. Some of these symptoms may indicate an allergic reaction.
Very rarely persons may develop allergy symptoms like itching, wheezing, a rash, red welts, dizziness and faintness.
Tell your doctor immediately if you have any breathing issues or a faint or dizzy feeling.
dry mouth, fatigue, droopy eyelids, headache and neck pain have been reported.
How to avoid Botox side effects?
following these tips will minimize or prevent most Botox side effects:
- Make sure your practitioner is qualified and well versed with Botox injections and has all necessary equipment.
- Discuss with your doctor about your health issues, allergies and any other medication or supplement you are on.
- Follow your consultants pre- and post-injection instructions carefully.
- Report all side effects.
DR.N.KALYAN CHAKRAVARTHY
M.S, M.Ch(PLASTIC SURGERY)
director & consultant PLASTIC & COSMETIC Surgeon
CONSULTANT AWARE GLENEAGLES GLOBAL HOSPITAL
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