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Botulinum Toxin
Why is botulinum toxin used to treat wrinkles?
Botulinum toxin is a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. When injected in very small amounts into a particular muscle, it causes weakness or paralysis of that muscle. If that muscle causes frowning or wrinkling, the frown or wrinkle lines can be reduced or disappear. The effects of botulinum toxin are temporary and usually lasts for approximately 3-6 months. Several muscle groups can be treated at the same time.
There are many types of botulinum toxin. Some common examples include onabotulinumtoxinA (BOTOX®️), incobotulinumtoxinA (XEOMIN®️), and abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport®️).
What areas can be treated with botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is most commonly used to treat horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines between the eyebrows and wrinkles at the sides of the eyes. It can also be used to treat excessive sweating, such as at the underarms. In addition, botulinum toxin can help reduce unwanted wrinkling due to excessive muscle activity such as bunny lines, cobblestoning or dimpling of the chin, radial lines around the lips and platysmal bands on the neck. Overdevelopment of the masseter muscles with prominent square jaw can also be improved with botulinum toxin.
What can I expect on the day of botulinum toxin treatment?
Botulinum toxin will be injected with a very fine needle. The whole procedure takes only a few minutes. It is slightly uncomfortable as you may feel the prick of the needle.
What must I do after the botulinum toxin treatment?
Do
- Stay in an upright posture for four hours following treatment.
Don’t
- Massage or apply heat to the treatment area
- Participate in activities that cause flushing (such as exercising, consuming alcohol, and hot tub use) on the day of treatment
- Swim
How long does the effect of botulinum toxin last?
3-6 months
DISCLAIMER:
The information written and published on this website is not intended to substitute the recommendations of a trained professional and does not replace a professional consultation.
It is advisable to undergo a formal consultation to help establish a relationship between the doctor and yourself, accurately determine your concerns/problems, and get the appropriate treatments for them.
It is also imperative to note that the contents of the website with respect to treatments, results and pricing can vary from individual to individual, and can only be accurately determined by the doctor upon diagnosis.
Do note that all medical treatments will only be administered upon proper consultation, with the requirement that patients be above 21 years of age to provide legal consent.
