The Botulinum toxin type A is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the United States, Originally was given permanent use for treating muscle spasms and tics, torticollis, strabismus among others, but its use in medical aesthetics casually gave the discovery that a patient..

is wrinkles they disappeared almost immediately, has since been used for this purpose without resorting to the scalpel. The functionality of Botulinum toxin type A is to weaken muscle activity. Let us remember that this toxin is one of the most lethal known, is lethal if consumed in contaminated food, but paradoxically after the mechanism was investigated as to produce muscular paralysis, it has been found that at very low doses is an effective treatment for muscular abnormalities.

USING

At this moment botulinum toxin type A in small doses can to heal or alleviate some muscle disorders, has been used successfully against abnormalities such as torticollis, wrinkle reduction, excessive sweating, strabismus, anal fissure, involuntary contraction of the eyelids, muscle tension or poor posture, tics, migraine, urinary incontinence, excessive formation of saliva (drooling) and other neurological disorders.

WHY THIS PROCEDURE?

You can consider using botulinum toxin to control some muscle spasms or to minimize the appearance of wrinkles on the face providing a lifting effect and avoid a facelift, This type of procedure is temporary and will last between 6 and 8 months, the application is performed between 10 and 15 minutes but the results start to look at 2 or 3 days and the full effect after 15 days, It is ambulatory and does not require post-operative care to prevent an immediate incorporation into daily activities, be performed in a controlled manner by a qualified person exact dose and person trained for it, due to its high efficiency this technique is one of the most requested grown over wrinkle creams and cosmetic surgeries.

APLICATION

Botulinum toxin is mixed with saline (salt water) and applied to the muscle with a tiny needle, commonly in the upper half of the face and brow, this medicine is advisable to apply in a medical setting by a trained professional person, you may receive 5 to 10 injections depending on the amount of wrinkles and spots marked by the doctor. This treatment gives a natural look to the face, is effective and safe leaving reliable and satisfactory results.

ADVANTAGES

It can be applied at any time of year, no anesthesia, no scars, is painless, avoid subjugation to aesthetic surgery and trauma, immediate results, duration of medium-term effects of 4-6 months will go gradually dissipating, contraindications and side effects are minimal, does not alter the physiognomy of the face or expression if properly applied, does not produce allergic reactions.

SIDE EFFECTS

Side effects are minimal, but may occur: Bruising or pain at the site of injection, temporarily fallen eyelids, headache, nausea, drowsiness of the forehead and eyelids. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop: allergic reactions, itching, or permanent swelling, breathing problems, vision, pain, tachycardia, fever, trouble speaking and swallow, among others. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, nervous or neurological diseases, infection or inflammation at the site of application or problems with cerebral palsy.