It is used as an alternative to or in combination with some surgical methods. Apart from cosmetic use, botulinum toxin is used in the treatment of headache, spasticity, dystonia, hemifacial spasm, torticollis, blepharospasm, sialorrhea, bruxism, migraine, bladder dysfunction and premature ejaculation.
What is botulinum toxin?
Botilinum toxinIt is the toxin of the bacterium Clostridium botilinum. Seven different types of botulinum toxin have been identified. There are three preparations with different compositions on the market that act with the same mechanism of action. The toxin acts by blocking neuromuscular transmission at the neuromuscular junction, creating a temporary state of paralysis in the muscles. When it was first applied, muscle movement was temporarily paralyzed by full paralysis, but in today's applications, doses are applied to reduce muscle movement and obtain a more natural appearance.
To which areas is Botilinum Toxin applied?
Botilinum toxin injection can be applied to the area between the eyebrows, forehead area, middle and lower face area, lips and around the mouth, around the eyes, back of the nose and neck area. The application dose varies according to each region and muscle group. It is used to correct wrinkles in these areas.
Botilinum toxin – What should be taken into consideration before applying Botulinum Toxin?
Aspirin, vitamin E and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs before the procedure, if there is no medical obstacle. -Must be discontinued 7 days in advance. Applying ice to the area before and after the application reduces pain, swelling, bruising, and bleeding. If the application area will be cleaned with alcohol, the alcohol is expected to evaporate. Alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of the toxin. It is preferred to clean the area with alcohol-free antiseptics. Make-up, lipstick and foreign objects in the application area should be cleaned before the procedure. In people who have a fear of needles and have a low pain threshold, superficial local anesthesia can be applied to the area to be applied. The procedure takes approximately 20 minutes. It can be done together with the filling procedure. The effect of botulinum toxin is seen within 24-72 hours. If additional doses are needed, this should be evaluated after 14 days. The duration of action of botulinum toxin is between 3-4 months. is in It needs to be repeated after 3-4 months.
In which cases should Botulinum Toxin not be administered?
Botilinum toxin application is not applied to pregnant and breastfeeding women. Botulinum toxin should not be applied in cases of myasthenia gravis (a type of neuromuscular junction disease), Eaton-Lambert syndrome, and motor neuron diseases. Since some medications will increase the effect of the toxin, be sure to inform your doctor about the medications you use. If there is an infection in the application area, the procedure should not be performed. The application is not performed on patients who are allergic to the content of albumin or botulinum toxin preparation.
What are the negative situations that may be encountered after the application of botulinum toxin (Botilinum Toxin)?
As a result of the application of botulinum toxin negative consequences that may be encountered; They can be listed as bruising in the application area, swelling, headache, drooping upper eyelid, asymmetry, strabismus, nausea, weakness, flu-like symptoms and double vision. However, these effects are temporary and do not occur frequently.
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