Botulinum A toxin that temporarily blocks the muscles thus eliminating the possibility of excessive facial expressions, and the skin over these muscles becoming tight. The effect is dose dependent, and the previous state, but depends on the metabolism of the patient.
What are the registered type A botulinum toxin?
Vistabella (Allergan) and Botox (Allergan) formulations of botulinum toxin type A that are used for removing mimic wrinkles in the region the center of the forehead (Vistabella), or for the treatment of excessive sweating (Botox). Botulinum toxin is used in medicine for over 50 years, and the indications for its use for the treatment of strabismus, blepharospasm (inability to run lid) and doors.
At the beginning of the 21st century its use was approved for the treatment of wrinkles "frown" in the region between the eyebrows (glabella), and wrinkles around the eyes, for what is used formulation Vistabella (Allergan), while the formulation of Botox is approved for the treatment of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) and for the treatment of migraine and involuntary urinary leakage.
Is it too early for Botox?
Botulinum A can be used to prevent the formation of wrinkles and never early intervention - previously put, the less likely you are to experience wrinkles.
Will the face after treatment appear "frozen"?
Botulinum toxin A therapy should never make a "frozen face" that would lose the possibility of expressing emotion, but to block the muscles responsible for making faces and therefore wrinkles, leaving the possibility to express emotions and not lose individuality.
Sometimes it is necessary to come to an additional intervention in order to add an additional amount of toxin in order to achieve a better effect ( "top-up") - it is always better to give less, but add when you see the full effect. It is important that intervention to an experienced physician with appropriate training!
Are you after a single treatment, he must forever be repeated in a given period of time?
Botox treatment as a rule does not have to be repeated, but that many patients want. After the application of botulinum toxin A, your skin will look great, because the rest of the constant, excessive muscle contractions.