It is a drug obtained from a bacteria called clostridium botulinum. It was first used in 1977 in the treatment of strabismus. When its reducing effect on wrinkles was realized during this treatment, its usage for cosmetic purposes became a current issue. After 1990 it started to be used in wrinkle treatment.
In 1995, it also started to be used in the treatment of regional OVER SWEATING (hyperhidrosis). In recent years, good results have been got in the treatment of migraine and recently approved by the FDA for use in the treatment of migraine.
How Does Botilinum Toxin Affect?
It makes temporary paralysis of muscles by preventing acetylcholine release in the applied area and it reduces sweating in sweat glands. The temporary effect on the muscles occurs fully within 14 days. It returns within 3-5 months. No matter how many sessions were applied, no damage was observed in the muscles.
What We Should Pay Attention During Botilinum Toxin?
A few days before the treatment drugs that cause bruising such as aspirin, vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea should not be taken. The use of a cream with vitamin K before the application may be recommended because it reduced the possibility of bruising. However, the possibility of bruising is very low.
Botilinum toxin is applied to certain muscle groups according to the desired result. After the application, applied region should not be rubbed to remain this drug in that region and prevent to spread it to other muscle areas and you should not make up and you should pay attention to hold your head high for 4 hours.
Who Cannot Have Botillinum Toxin?
During pregnancy and lactation
Nerve and muscle disease (M.graves, Eatan Lambert)
Use of certain drugs (aminoglycoside etc.)
What Are The Side Effects of Botillinum Toxin?
In case of it is applied by an experienced doctor, it has almost no side effects. Rarely, flushing and bruising that recover in a short time may ocur.
In addition, side effects may occur due to spreading of the drug to other sides, which may result from rubbing the area.
Patients may continue to their daily activities after application.
Usage Areas of Botillinum Toxin for Cosmetic Purposes
The facial lines are divided into dynamic and static.
DYNAMIC LINES: They are lines that we called as mimic lines. It occurs when the muscles under the skin contract and wrinkle the skin during laughter, speech and anger.
STATIC LINES: They are apparent lines that located in skin even when the face is without mimic.
Botilinum toxin is the most succesful method in the treatment of dynamic lines in face.
Over sweating treatmen
Migraine treatment
