BOTOX
Botox is a drug produced out of the toxin extracted from Clostridium botulinum. The use of Botox primarily lies in the procedure of reducing the prominence of face wrinkles.
Botox is also used to cure several other problems notably severe underarm sweating, a neurological disorder that causes severe neck and shoulder muscle spasms (Cervical Dystonia), uncontrollable blinking, chronic migraine and an overactive bladder.
The procedure of Botox itself does not take more than a few minutes and does not require anesthesia. The operator takes the help of a small needle to inject the Botox drug into the area causing very minor discomfort. It is used by humans that have aged to a certain age forming lines
What is Botox?
Botox is one of the cornerstone surgery methods where a drug is injected into the area needed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles i.e in another way it helps someone look younger than they are. The drug Botox is the extracted toxin from Clostridium botulinum and has various medical uses besides it is huge relevancy and prominence in the beauty industry.
In the health industry it is used in various procedures which go a long way in the treatment of ailments such as spasticity of muscles, extreme migraines and the production of excessive amounts of sweat. Further, Botox is also used to treat various disorders of hyperactive nerves and also neuropathic pain. It also finds application in allergy treatments and medications.
Best Brands Available in India
There are various brands of Botox that is available in India namely:
- Botox – Allergan (Botulinum Toxin Type A). It has a strength of Botox 50 IU. One volume of the Botox Allergan costs around ten thousand rupees in Indian currency.
- Neuronox – Ranbaxy (Botulinum Toxin Type A). It has a combination of Neuronox Clostridium with botulinum toxin type. It costs around seventeen thousand rupees in Indian Currency.
Areas Treated
- Forehead Wrinkles : Forehead wrinkles are horizontal creases on one’s forehead and show signs of aging and thus Botox is used to hide and cover it up.
- Frown lines : Lines formed on one’s face while one frown are what are basically frown lines. Excessive creasing of frown lines show signs of aging and are hence by the use of Botox.
- Mouth corners : The corners of one’s mouth which creases after years of aging is covered up by the use of Botox.
- Neck Bands or Cords : The lines in one’s neck also are a big sign of the fact that one is aging. Botox is also used in those areas to hide the lines.
Safety precautions after Botox
One must maintain a certain safety precaution after one has taken his/her Botox injection to obtain optimum results. The precautions are as follows:
- One can gently exercise their face with small movements like eating and smiling. Physical exercises, however, are strictly prohibited.
- Any kind of cosmetic should not be applied to the area where the Botox injection is applied.
- Exposure to the sun must be avoided for a minimum time of at least four hours.
- One needs to avoid touching, rubbing the affected area i.e the area where the Botox injection is applied.
Expected Results
The expected results of a Botox treatment is that the area where the Botox injection is applied becomes smooth and free of wrinkles. When applied to the face, it smoothens out the wrinkles and the lines on one face thereby giving the one who is getting the surgery a younger look. Therefore, it helps to conceal the fact that one is aging.
How long does it last?
For one single treatment, the Botox lasts on an average for three to four months. The first treatment might not last for a long time however by the second treatment it generally lasts for around 4 months. However, there can be exceptions where in a certain human the Botox lasts for around six months.
Thus, this concludes the article for Botox treatment. It has become an essential component in both the beauty and health industry and hence is an integral method to learn and understand about. However, if applied by an untrained hand it can cause disastrous repercussions and permanent change to the applied area.