About Botox
Botox
Botox Cosmetic injections contain botulinum toxin type A, a neurotoxin produced by the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium. This toxin, present in extremely small doses, inhibits the nerve stimulation of muscles by preventing nerves from releasing a chemical called acetylcholine.
In their cosmetic use, Botox injections have the beneficial effect of relaxing facial muscles improving the appearance of frown lines and preventing the development of wrinkles.
Typical areas for the cosmetic application of Botox injections and where it is most used are:
- eyebrows
- cheeks
Is Botox Safe? Are There Risks Or Side Effects?
Botox injections are the most performed non-surgical procedure in the world and a very safe, bother free treatment, Botox is one of the safest not surgical procedures to reduce wrinkles.
Potential side effects of the cosmetic use of Botox – although uncommon and rare – may include headaches, drooping eyelids, blurred vision, dizziness and dried mouth. For a full description on the risks and side effects of Botox, we encourage getting in touch for a consultation with one of our specialists.
Who should not have Botox?
- Pregnant or breast feeding women (this is due to the fact it is unknown whether Botox affects breast milk).
- Patients who are allergic to any of the ingredients of Botox or have had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc or Dysport.
- Patients who have an infection around the area where the injection is planned.
To evaluate your personal circumstances, we recommend booking an appointment with one of our specialists.
What Are The Benefits Of Botox?
Botulinum Toxin, commonly known as Botox, has many benefits both medically and cosmetically.
Medically:
Botox is used to treat conditions such as chronic migraines, overactive bladder and strabismus (crossed eyes).
Cosmetic:
While Botox is used for medical purposes, it is most known for its cosmetic results. Botox is primarily used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, in particular around the brow, eye and cheeks. Botox can also be used to reduce sweating.
Recovery:
Being non-surgical a procedure, one of the main benefits of Botox is that, once treatment is complete, there is a very short recovery time allowing the patient to resume normal activities the same day.
By reducing and preventing the development of wrinkles, Botox helps the skin to look younger and smoother. Botox is one of the safest not surgical procedures to reduce wrinkles.
The main active ingredient of Botox Cosmetic injections is botulinum toxin type A, a toxin produced by the Clostridium Botulinum Bacterium.
More specifically, Botox Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for injection contains sterile, vacuum-dried purified botulinum toxin type A.
In Botox Cosmetic injections, botulinum toxin is present in extremely small doses and has the beneficial effect of relaxing facial muscles preventing the development of wrinkles and frown lines.