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Botulinum toxin, (a purified protein produced by the Clostridium
botulinum bacterium), most commonly referred to by its product
name BOTOX®, is a popular non-surgical, doctor-administered
treatment, that can temporarily reduce or eliminate frown
lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick
bands in the neck.
BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by the FDA in 2002 and
for the past four years in a row, has ranked as both the
most popular doctor-administered aesthetic procedure in
the U.S., as well as one of the lowest entry-cost facial
procedures.
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Planning your treatment
BOTOX® is indicated for the temporary improvement
in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar
(frown) lines associated with corrugator and/or
procerus muscle activity in adult patients aged
BOTOX® injections are a temporary solution
for the treatment of wrinkles. The effects last
from 4-6 months and require repeat treatments.
Your treatment
To begin the procedure, your face will be cleansed,
usually with an alcohol-based cleanser. No anesthesia
is required, although your doctor may choose to
numb the area with a topical anesthetic or cold
pack.
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The patient is asked to contract the muscles in
the area being treated so the Doctor can determine
the proper location to administer the injections.
The procedure takes approximately 10 minutes,
depending upon the number of desired treatment
areas.
A tiny needle is used to inject very small amounts
of BOTOX® Cosmetic directly into the underlying
facial muscles. BOTOX® Cosmetic blocks the
transmission of nerve impulses (signals) to the
injected muscles to temporarily weaken and paralyze
the muscles that cause wrinkles. The results of
BOTOX® Cosmetic give the skin a smoother,
more youthful appearance. Studies have also suggested
that BOTOX® Cosmetic is effective in relieving
migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle
spasms in the neck and eyes.
A chemical called acetylcholine must travel from
a nerve ending to a muscle, causing the muscle
to contract, which over time cause wrinkle lines
to form. After BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected
into the treatment area it enters the nerve and
binds (sticks) to the nerve ending. The release
of acetylcholine is then blocked, making the muscle
unable to contract and temporarily paralyzing
the muscle to a relaxed (unwrinkled) state.
Post treatment care
No downtime. Patients can immediately resume normal
activities.
Risk of complications
Side effects are generally minor,
temporary, and typically associated with the injections
themselves. Local numbness, swelling, bruising,
or a burning sensation during injection could
occur around the injection site. A temporary headache
is not uncommon after injections in the forehead
area, especially after the first treatment. The
most common side effects following injection include
temporary eyelid droop and nausea. All of these
possible effects are mild.. |
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info@drluissuarez.com
Dialing from the US:
(619) 946-2162
888-873-0808
Phone:
(01-664] 634-7712
[01-664] 633-9225
Mision de Santo Tomas #1507
Zona Rio. Tijuana BC 22320, Mexico
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