Botulinum Toxin Fillers DermaRoller / Microneedling Chemical Peel Mesotherapy PRP and Stem Cell Therapy Scar Treatment
BOTULINUM TOXIN (sold in SA as BOTOX, etc) Botulinum Toxin is available in South Africa under various trade names such as Botox, Dysport, etc. Treatment is recommended for people who want to reduce the appearance of existing wrinkles and also to prevent the formation of new wrinkles (great for preservation of younger faces +- 25-60y).Popular areas that can be treated with this:
What is Botulinum Toxin?Botulinum toxin is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It was developed during the 1970s – 1980s to treat blepharospasm (spasm of the eyelids) and strabismus (squint).In 1997 it achieved FDA approval for cosmetic use in the USA and by 2006 was granted a license by the MHRA in the UK for the treatment of frown lines. Worldwide, now more than 3 million treatments take place per year. How does it work?In addition to skin cell changes, collagen depletion and damage due to free radicals, wrinkles are caused by muscle contraction. For example, when you are angry or confused, you draw your eyebrows together and downwards. This causes pleating of the skin which results in frown lines.Similarly, elevation of the eyebrows causes horizontal lines on the forehead and smiling / squinting causes crows feet around the eyes. Botulinum toxin is injected into the target muscle and works at the neuromuscular junction by blocking the transmission of signals from the nerve ending to the muscle. This causes temporary paralysis of the treated muscle, which results in the reduction or loss of wrinkles. This effect lasts approximately 3-6 months, at which point the muscle regains it’s activity and wrinkles begin to reappear. With repeated treatments the wrinkle formation gets less due to muscle athropy and conditioning. | |
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From the section 'What do I need': General Information When Considering Botulinum Toxin injectionsWhat Is It Used For? The injections are used to improve the look of fine lines and superficial wrinkles of the forehead, between the brows, and crow’s feet (around eyes) caused from everyday facial expressions. Smiling, frowning or squinting can also cause wrinkles and Botulinum Toxin is very effective in these areas. If you find that the early signs of aging are becoming apparent or if your facial expressions are causing premature wrinkles to appear, then this may be for you. How Does Botulinum Toxin Work? Normally, your brain sends electrical messages to your muscles so they can contract and move. Botulinum Toxin injections works to block the release of those electric transmissions and, as a result, the muscle doesn’t receive the message to contract. This means that the muscles spasms or movements that cause wrinkling are stopped or greatly reduced after your treatment. What Areas Can Botulinum Toxin Be Injected (see image below)?
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