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. With the absence of acetylcholine the muscle cell is weakened leading to paralysis of the muscle. The Botox injection is restricted to the area under treatment simply because the effect is temporary and the nerve fibers have the capability of regenerating after a few months.
The use of Botox Injections
They are used to treat various medical conditions that include:
• Muscle spasms in the face or other localized area
• Twitching of the eyelid (blepharospasm)
• Muscle spasticity
• Muscle spasms in the neck (cervical dystonia) na
• Ndozi anya nke ọma (strabismus)
A na-ejikwa injections botox iji belata oke ọsụsọ n'okpuru ogwe aka. A na-eme nke a site n'igbochi ọrụ nke mkpụrụ ndụ akwara na-achịkwa glands ọsụsọ. Site n'ịgbanye ya ozugbo na ogwe aka, ha nwere ike ịgwọ hyperhidrosis mpaghara.
Na ọgwụgwọ ịchọ mma, a na-eji ha na-agwọ ahịrị ndị gbawara agbagọ nke a na-akpọ ahịrị glabellar.. A na-achọta ihe ndị a n'etiti nku anya ma na-akpata mkpụkọ nke mọzụlụ mgbe mmadụ gbapụrụ agbagọ, squints ma ọ bụ itinye uche. Ahịrị ndị ọzọ dị ka crows ụkwụ (ahịrị hụrụ n'akụkụ nkuku anya) na ahịrị kwụ ọtọ n'egedege ihu nwekwara ike iji injections Botox gwọọ ya.
Otu Injections Botox si agwọ wrinkles
Botox injections treat wrinkles on the face by weakening or causing paralysis of the muscles found on the face and pulling the skin. After about a week after the injections, the wrinkles and lines start disappearing. However this does not limit one from forming facial expressions.
The Lasting Period
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.