Drugs containing Botulinum Toxin act by creating temporary paralysis in the activity of the applied muscle. The toxin is produced by a type of bacteria. The most well-known area of use is the reduction of facial wrinkles, and other areas of use include sweating treatment, cervical dystonia, urinary incontinence due to overactive bladder, and migraine treatment.
Botulinum Toxin is one of the extensively studied medical aesthetic treatments and is approved for cosmetic use in 78 countries.
Apart from Botulinum Toxin, which contains the toxin and has small molecular differences between them, it is used in Europe and America with 3 different names as Dysport, Myobloc and Xeomin.
Is botulinum toxin safe?
Yes it is safe. It is a drug approved by the Ministry of Health in our country and in more than 70 countries in the world, with more than 2000 studies. It has been used for 20 years and millions of people prefer these applications with confidence every year. Approved Botox was first used to treat strabismus. However, it found its main usage area after the start of aesthetic applications. Botox applications for aesthetic purposes are one of the most common aesthetic interventions in the world.
How does botulinum toxin work?
Botulinum toxin creates a temporary limitation of movement in the muscles to which it is applied. It affects the muscle tissue 1-2 cm around the point where it is made, not the entire muscle. When applied to facial mimic muscles, it weakens the movement of these muscles and prevents the deepening of the mimic line caused by the muscle. Because the cause of our wrinkles is the gestures we make unnecessary or excessive.
How long does botulinum toxin effect last?
Approximately 3-4 months after the application, the movement in the strong muscles begins to return. After 4 months, the movement of weak muscles begins. After 6 months, the effect disappears completely. It is beneficial to repeat it between 4-6 months. In regular Botox applications, as the person learns not to move their muscles too much, they will wrinkles less. And with regular applications, it will take even longer.
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