BOTOX TREATMENTS

What is Botulinum toxin A?
It is a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum
which weakens muscles by blocking nerve impulses transmitted
from the nerve endings of the muscles. Botox Cosmetic blocks
impulses from the nerve to the tiny facial muscles that are
related to expression lines. Botox Cosmetic relaxes the muscles
so they do not contract.
After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth and
unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a
normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be
unaffected.

Is Botulinum toxin A Safe?
Botox injections have been used safely and effectively for
over ten years to treat ophthalmological and neurological
disorders by thousands of patients worldwide. It is used in the
treatment of certain eye disorders such as strabismus and
blepharospasm. It is also useful in treating certain spasms,
movement disorders, tremors, severe underarm sweating as
well as cosmetic skin treatment. It is quickly becoming a
popular treatment to reverse the visible signs of aging. The
risk of Botox treatments are minimal. All medications have risks
of potential side effects.The most common side effects
following injection include temporary eyelid droop, localized
pain, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or
bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection Patients
with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia
gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk
of serious side effects.

Botox
Botox (Muscle relaxing injection) is a nonsurgical procedure
that can dramatically reduce the appearance of the toughest
wrinkles, usually within 2 weeks. The treatment is highly
effective. The appearance of worry lines, frown lines, laugh
lines, crow’s feet and other dynamic wrinkles can now be
treated safely and nonsurgically.You will need to have
injections about two to three times a year.

The early clinical studies indicate that the duration of
treatment benefits is increased over time so that you should
require injections less frequently in the future. Also, the
duration of effect varies from patient to patient and may be
less effective for those over 65 years of ageBotox & Dermal
Fillers.

In terms of rejuvenation, the combination of Dermal fillers for
the lower face and Botox for the upper face is the gold
standard. While Dermal fillers fills in wrinkles and folds and
enhances the lips; Botox erases lines due to muscle movement.
When frown lines are deep at rest, a combination of Botox and
Dermal fillers give the best result.

Botox will smooth out wrinkles but only a dermal filler can fill
them in. The most frequent areas for injection include the lines
running from the nose to the mouth and for lip enhancement.
Because lips tend to shrink with age, the borders of the
mouth, which function like a frame, tend to lose definition.
Tiny vertical lines appear. Sometimes, the corners of the
mouth turn down, giving the face a sad appearance. Deep
glabellar lines (the lines between the eyebrows) are also an
ideal area for treatment with fillers. Dermal fillers such as
(Restylane, Boletero) result typically last 4 to 9 months.
Restylane and boletero are non-animal derived, limiting any
risk of allergic reaction or of animal- based disease
transmission.

Since Botox and Dermal Fillers are not permanent, you will
have the flexibility to modify your treatments to match your
desired results.

Botox Cosmetic
Botox cosmetic is given by injection by an experienced health
care professional.

Precautions
Tell the medical staff if you have: other illnesses, any allergies.
Botox should not be given during pregnancy.

Drug Interactions
Tell your practitioner of any over-the-counter or prescription
medication you may take especially of: aminoglycoside
antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin).