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BOTOX – SUBSTANCE WITH DRAMATIC BEAUTIFYING PROPERTIES

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
For a substance with such dramatic beautifying properties, Botox has a much publicised and controversial background. Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a highly purified derivative of a toxin that in much, much larger doses could be hazardous. When used for cosmetic, or wrinkle zapping, purposes the toxin is purified and diluted and injected into the facial muscles. Almost instantly, the toxin blocks the nerve impulses that control muscle movement by restricting the patient’s abilities to contract the facial muscles. No
contraction of the muscle equals no movement of the skin lying over it and no movement equals no wrinkles. A smoothing effect is seen while the patient is still in the exam chair, with improvement continuing over the following couple of days. This result lasts approximately three to six months, at which point most patients gradually return to their original state of wrinkling.
Of the seven different forms of the botulinum toxin that exist, type A is the one that is most studied and used and the only one approved for the cosmetic treatment of frown lines. Neurobloc, manufactured by Elan Pharmaceuticals, is another paralysing ag’ent, this time derived from botulinum type B. It is used very similarly to Botox, but it’s only   j approved for cervical dystonia, which are involuntary contractions of the neck and shoulders. However, the potential of Neurobloc as a cosmetic treatment is starting to emerge, with more information to come within the next couple of years.
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189 | posted at June 4th, 2011 in Skin Care

BOTOX ALL AROUND: ODDS AND ENDS AND SIDE EFFECTS ODDS AND ENDS

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

We already know that ageing causes everything to droop, but the nose, too? Unfortunately, this is also true, and as a result the nose tends to appear longer. A tiny amount of Botox injected in the tip of the nose can help relax the muscle that is causing the droop. Another consequence of ageing is loss of fat and muscle and in the chin this manifests itself as a dimpled ‘cobblestone’ effect. Again, a shot or two of Botox restores it quite well.
SIDE EFFECTS
By now you’re probably thinking that Botox has to have a down side. Like with any other procedure, whether cosmetic or not, side effects are always a concern. In the case of Botox, the most common side effects are headaches, drooping of the eyebrow (brow ptosis), drooping of the eyelid (eyelid ptosis], double vision or the paralysis of the wrong muscles. Expect most of these side effects to clear up on their own within a few weeks. The only exception is brow ptosis, which can last for the lifespan of the Botox. Bruising at the site of the injection is another possible side effect. On a lighter note, picking an experienced doctor lessens your chances of winding up with any of these side effects in the first place.
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163 | posted at February 23rd, 2011 in Skin Care