What is Botox and its varieties, where it is used in cosmetology, the consequences
To date, probably, there is no such person who would not know about botox, since this drug has very good properties. Causing muscle relaxation, it smooths wrinkles and skin creases, reduces the active work of sweat glands and is able to cure migraines. From this article, you can learn more about what Botox, its varieties and fields of application.
How does botox work, and what are its varieties?
Botox is a drug based on botulinum toxin type A, blocking nerve impulses, so it can smooth wrinkles.
Botulinum toxin type A is a toxic substance that has a protein nature. This substance blocks nerve impulses - it is thanks to this property that it is possible to use this poison in the field of medicine.
It should be noted that it does not damage the nerve, but blocks the functional activity. This means that when the drug is injected into the facial muscles, they become paralyzed, and complete relaxation of the face occurs, so that the wrinkles are smoothed out.
After a few hours, muscle paralysis occurs, but the final absorption occurs on the third day, so the effect can be observed only a few days after the injection.
For the effect to be continuous, the procedure is repeated once in six months.
To date, the country has allowed several varieties of botox - Xomemin, Dysport and Lantox. It should be noted that there is no significant difference between these drugs. Their difference in the manufacturer's brand, the volume of the drug and the storage conditions. In all these preparations, the active ingredient is the same - botulinum toxin type A.
Where is Botox applied?
Many people know the main scope of Botox, but where it is used yet, not everyone knows. Often this drug is used to combat the aging of the skin. Thanks Botox injections, you can not only smooth the facial wrinkles, but also change the shape of the nose, make the lips more voluminous, make the skin on the neck tightened.
Not so long ago, the procedure of introducing Botox into the pectoral muscles for breast augmentation became popular. The injections are made into the anterior muscle, because of which the bust is tightened, it becomes tall and more elastic, adding a visual volume. The effect is visible for about half a year.
The advantages of this procedure include painlessness, absence of scars, short recovery period, minimal side effects.
However Botox is actively used not only in cosmetology, but also in medicine, that is, for the sphere for which it was originally intended. Thanks to the relaxing effect of the drug, you can remove spasms of the neck, back, and the shoulder girdle. With the help of injections, migraines, dystonia and cerebral palsy are treated.
Botox is successfully used in the treatment of strabismus, craniocerebral trauma, complications after strokes and multiple sclerosis. Use the drug for problems with urination, as well as patients who suffer from constipation, nervous tics and stuttering.
Successfully botox is used to treat hyperhidrosis or increased sweating. The introduced toxin does not allow sweat glands to transmit impulses, which leads to increased sweating. It is worth noting that the thermoregulation of the body is not violated. The drug is valid from six months to a year.
Consequences after injections of botox
Before the procedure, it is necessary to carefully study what botox is and what consequences it may have for the body.
Complications may occur:
- If the drug has entered a blood vessel, there may be hemorrhages, tenderness, redness at the jabs, swelling, nausea, weakness and headache. As a rule, such complications are temporary and pass without leaving a trace in a few days.
- If the drug is distributed unevenly in the right muscles, then an asymmetry of the face may occur, which will not be restored until five months later, that is, when the drug is removed from the body.
- If the dosage was incorrectly calculated or the technique is broken, then the eyebrows or upper eyelid hang. It takes two months.
- Because of an overdose, paralysis of the muscles is possible.
- If the injection was carried out very close to the eyeball, lower eyelids, dry eyes, and double vision in the eyes may be observed.
Like any other drug, it can cause allergic reactions, so before the procedure it is necessary to make a test for the reaction.