Botulinum Toxin Type A, according to many people is an exciting way of treating wrinkles. However the treatment which is known as Botox has been used over the years to treat other cosmetic conditions such as muscle spasms on the face. This is what led to it being recognized as a treatment that can treat facial wrinkles.
What is Botox? It is just one brand of the Botulinum Toxin Type A that is produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum. This product is produced by the Allergan, Inc., a global specialty pharmaceutical company. The bacteria are considered harmful and life threatening and can lead to muscle paralysis or weakness. However Botox treatment is quite safe especially when used in small doses and injected directly to a specific area.
How Botox Works
Botox works by blocking the release of a chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) which is formally known as acetylcholine. This neurotransmitter found in the nerve cells usually transmits a nerve impulse to a muscle cell and causes it to contract. Atsetüülkoliini puudumisel nõrgeneb lihasrakk, mis põhjustab lihase halvatuse. Botoxi süstimine piirdub ravitava piirkonnaga lihtsalt seetõttu, et mõju on ajutine ja närvikiud on võimelised mõne kuu pärast taastuma..
Botoxi süstide kasutamine
Neid kasutatakse mitmesuguste haigusseisundite raviks, sealhulgas:
• Lihasspasmid näos või muus lokaalses piirkonnas
• Silmalaugude tõmblemine (blefarospasm)
• Lihaste spastilisus
• Lihasspasmid kaelas (emakakaela düstoonia) ja
• Õige silmade joondamine (strabismus)
Botoxi süste kasutatakse ka kaenlaaluste liigse higistamise vähendamiseks. Seda tehakse higinäärmeid kontrollivate närvirakkude tegevuse blokeerimisega. Süstides otse kaenlaalustesse, saavad nad ravida lokaalset liighigistamist.
Kosmeetikahoolduses kasutatakse neid vertikaalsete kulmujoonte raviks, mida nimetatakse glabellaarseteks joonteks. Neid leidub kulmude vahel ja need on põhjustatud lihaste kokkutõmbumisest kulmu kortsutamisel, kissitab või kontsentreerib. Muud liinid, näiteks varesejalad (silmanurgast leitud jooned) ja horisontaalseid jooni otsmikul saab ravida ka Botoxi süstidega.
Kuidas Botoxi süstid kortse ravivad
Botoxi süstid ravivad näo kortse, nõrgestades või põhjustades näolihaste halvatust ja tõmmates nahka.. Umbes nädala pärast pärast süstimist, kortsud ja jooned hakkavad kaduma. Kuid see ei piira näoilmete moodustamist.
Kestev periood
After the injections and the disappearance of the wrinkles and lines, one can have an improved appearance for up to 6 months before having the treatment repeated. However with continued use, the effects of the injections last longer.
A number of patients who use the Botox injections end up developing antibodies that neutralize the effect of the injections resulting to ineffective treatment. This only happens when they repeatedly use the treatment.
How safe are Botox Injections?
When administered by medical professionals with a lot of experience in the treatment, the Botox injections are quite safe. There are some mild and temporary side effects are associated with the treatment. These include pain, bruising and tenderness associated with the Botox injection. It is common for most people to experience a slight headache right after the treatment is administered. Others also experience nausea and flu syndromes.
One of the significant side effects of the treatment is the risk of a drooping eye for a few days. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid this treatment. Just like other medical treatments there are benefits and side effects that come with this treatment. It is important that you talk to your doctor to get all the facts right.
Where to get Botox Treatments
The cosmetic procedures can be performed by many types of health professionals. As a matter of fact, the Botox treatmentshould be administered by a medical professional experienced in the technique.