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Back Botulinum Toxin or Botox is not just meant for cosmetics. Find out more
Isha Agrawal
- Skin & Hair Care Consultant
Botox
Botox is the brand name for Botulinum Toxin (BT) which is produced by the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum.[1] It has been used to correct facial creases and wrinkles.
How does Botox Work?
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Normally, brain transmits messages through nerves (by a substance called Acetylcholine) to the muscles thereby allowing them to contract and move.
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BT blocks the release of acetylcholine which prevents contraction in the injected muscle, thereby causing the wrinkle to relax and soften.
How many botox units do you need?
Risk Factors [2]
Swelling or bruising at the site of injecting
Headache
Excessive tearing or dry eye, drooping eyelids, cockeyed eyebrows if injected around the eye
Botox Procedure [3]
It takes only a few minutes to carry out the procedure; anaesthesia is usually not required.
Botox is injected into the targeted (affected) muscle using a fine needle.
Full effect can be seen in 3—5 days
The effect lasts for 4—6 months
Other rare side effects or risks are:
- Muscle weakness on the entire body
- Difficulties in swallowing or speaking
- Difficulties in vision
- Difficulties in breathing
- No bladder control
References
[1]. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2856357/
[2]. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/botox/basics/risks/prc-20009036
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