It is a drug obtained from the bacteria called Clostridim botulinum. It was first used in the treatment of strabismus in 1977. When the reducing effect on wrinkles was observed during this treatment, its use for cosmetic purposes came to the fore. It started to be used in the treatment of wrinkles after 1990.
In 1995, it also started to be used in the treatment of regional EXCESSIVE SWEATING (hyperhidrosis). In recent years, successful results have begun to be obtained in MIGRAINE TREATMENT and it has recently been approved for use in migraine treatment by the FDA.
HOW DOES BOTILINUM TOXIN EFFECT?
Acetyl in the area where it is applied. By preventing the release of choline, it causes temporary paralysis in the muscles and reduces sweating in the sweat glands. The temporary effect on the muscles occurs completely within 14 days. It returns within 3-5 months. No damage to the muscles was found in the examinations, no matter how many sessions were applied.
WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED DURING BOTILINUM TOXIN?
Aspirin and vitamin C a few days before the treatment. . Medicines that may cause bruising, such as vitamin E and green tea, should not be consumed. Using a vitamin K cream before application may be recommended to reduce the possibility of bruising. However, the possibility of bruising is quite low.
Botulinum toxin is applied to certain muscle groups depending on the desired result. After the application, in order for the medicine to remain in this area and not pass to other muscle areas, the applied area should not be rubbed, make-up should not be applied, and the head should be upright for 4 hours.
TO WHOM CANNOT BE APPLIED WITH BOTILINUM TOXIN?
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
In nerve and muscle diseases (M.graves, Eatan Lambert)
In the use of some drugs
AREAS OF COSMETIC USE OF BOTILINUM TOXIN
Facial lines are divided into two as dynamic and static.
DYNAMIC LINES: These are the lines we call expression lines. It occurs when the muscles under the skin contract and wrinkle the skin during laughing, talking and anger.
STATIC LINES: These are lines settled on the skin that are visible even when the face is expressionless.
Botulinum toxin, y� It is the most successful method in the treatment of dynamic lines on the face.
Excessive sweating treatment
Migraine treatment
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