THINGS YOU WONDER ABOUT BOTOX
Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and this toxin causes paralysis in striated muscles.
Botulinum toxin was used for treatment of strabismus in 1981. It started with the use of It started to be used in cosmetic dermatology at the end of the 80s, when a decrease in wrinkles was observed after toxin application. Today, it is used in the treatment of diseases such as strabismus, blepharospasm and facial dystonia, as well as in dermatological procedures such as removing upper facial wrinkles and treating hyperhidrosis.
The effect of Botox is 24- It starts after 72 hours and fully appears after 7-14 days. Muscle functions return after 3-6 months. The duration of effect is prolonged with repeated injections.
When applied properly, in sufficient doses and to the necessary muscles, undesirable, unnatural images do not occur. It is a question that is always wondered: after the application, when the effect of the toxin wears off, the appearance will not be worse than before. On the contrary, when done on time, the formation of established wrinkles is prevented.
In recent years, applications called 'Actor Botox', which are performed without much change in facial expressions, are preferred more frequently today.
Muscle disease, breastfeeding, pregnancy, cancer. It is undesirable to apply it in special cases such as.
Botox applied to the muscles should be applied under sterile conditions by physicians trained in this field; it is also important to follow your doctor's warnings on the day of the procedure.
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