What is BOTOX®?
Simply put, Botox or botulinum toxin A is a drug used in cosmetic treatments and medical conditions, primarily, to treat problems in facial muscles. It can only be usedin an injectable form.
Where does BOTOX® come from?
The drug is a purified form of botulinum toxin A. It is derived from bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
What is BOTOX® used for?
From treating leaky bladders, excess sweating, muscle stiffness, to treating eye squints and migraines, Botox is used for treating several medical conditions. It is also popularly used as a part of the cosmetic treatment for smoothing out the wrinkles on face and nack.
What is BOTOX® treatment?
Botox wrinkle treatment involves the use of Botox injections that soften the appearance of wrinkles by softening hyperactive muscles. Botox treatment can also temporarily reduce the frown lines between the eyebrows, forehead lines, as well as the crow’s feet lines.
Where can BOTOX® drug be injected?
- Mentalis muscle
- Triangularis muscle
- Smoker’s lines
- Bunny lines
- Crow’s feet lines
- Procerus muscles
- Forehead lines Palms
- Armpits
- The outer area of the brow
- Vertical platysma bands in the neck
BOTOX® procedure
The injection contains botulinum toxin powder mixed with saline and can be directly injected on various parts of the face or affected muscles. The number of doses is determined based on the areas of operation. It can be administered only by an experienced medical or dental professional.
BOTOX® for headaches
The FDA has approved the drug for patients experiencing migraine related headaches.
BOTOX® injections for muscle spasm
Botulinum toxin stops muscle spasms by blocking chemical messages that tighten up the muscle. Botox can make muscles weaker. Thus, it is also used for treating patients suffering from stiffness in muscles.
How much time does BOTOX® require to work?
The drug needs one or two weeks to offer maximum benefits. Its effects may last for four to six months.
Are there any side effects of BOTOX®?
- Mentalis muscle
- Triangularis muscle
- Smoker’s lines
- Bunny lines
- Crow’s feet lines
- Procerus muscles
- Forehead lines Palms
- Armpits
- The outer area of the brow
- Vertical platysma bands in the neck