Botulinum Toxin Type A
Botulinum Toxin is commonly applied on the face. It is usually applied on the forehead, upper part of the eyebrows and around the corners of the eyes - also known as “crow’s feet” - to treat the wrinkles and lines. Botulinum Toxin can also be used to treat excessive sweating of the arm pits, feet and hands.
What is Botulinum Toxin?
Botox or the Botulinum toxin is a kind of toxin obtained from a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum.
How does Botulinum Toxin work?
When Botulinum Toxin is applied to the nerve endings of patients, it starts inhibiting the stimuli transmitted to muscles. For example, by inhibiting or limiting the contraction of mimic muscles or the lines in the forehead, it causes these lines to get tightened and become smooth as if they had been ironed.
How is Botulinum Toxin applied?
Botulinum Toxin drug is put inside tiny needles and these needles are applied on the preferred areas.
How long does a Botulinum Toxin procedure take?
Anaesthesia is applied on the area and when the expected numbness is achieved, Botulinum Toxin procedure starts and is completed in about 15 minutes.
On which areas is Botulinum Toxin applied?
Botulinum Toxin is commonly applied on the face. It is usually applied on the forehead, upper part of eyebrows and around eyes to treat the wrinkles and lines. Botulinum Toxin can also be used to inhibit over-sweating of the arm pits, feet and hands.
When does its effect start?
The effect of Botulinum Toxin can be visible in 5 to 7 days following the procedure and its effect usually lasts around 6 months.
Is Botulinum Toxin a kind of Snake Venom?
Botulinum Toxin is absolutely not a kind of snake venom. On the contrary, it is a substance obtained from bacteria. It has nothing to do with snakes or snake venom.
Does Botulinum Toxin cause an expressionless face?
If Botulinum Toxin procedure is applied in an appropriate and reliable centre by expert specialists, you would not have any problems.
How long does the effect of Botulinum Toxin last?
The effects of Botulinum Toxin procedures last up to 4 to 6 months.