Botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as Botox by patients, is a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates fine lines and facial wrinkles. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, which patients sometimes refer to as Botox, is a popular injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates fine lines and facial wrinkles. The areas most commonly treated are the lines between the eyebrows, the creases of the forehead and the crow's feet near the eyes. Several other areas have been treated, such as thick bands in the neck, thick jaw muscles, lip lines, and gummy smiles.
The medication contained in Botox injections is made from the same toxin that causes a type of food poisoning called botulism. However, the forms of purified botulinum toxin used by authorized healthcare providers meet medical control standards. These standards were approved by the U.S. UU.
As a rule, bacterial toxins used for medical purposes are not harmful if used correctly. Choosing a board-certified cosmetic surgeon means choosing a Botox provider with extensive knowledge of facial anatomy, a well-developed aesthetic eye, and the skill and precision of a surgeon. Or a medical assistant will perform the injections. That person must work closely together under the supervision of a board-certified cosmetic surgeon or other qualified physician.
You can resume normal activities immediately after treatment, but your cosmetic surgeon may ask you to take a day off for exercise or other strenuous activity and to keep your head up for the rest of the day. During the consultation, the cosmetic surgeon will evaluate the area that concerns you and review your medical history. Overall, there were no significant differences in the safety profile in patients aged 65 and over and those younger than 65 years after treatment with botulinum toxin. Serious adverse effects related to the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin include thyroid eye disease in a patient with Graves' hyperthyroidism, a sarcoidal granuloma, a pseudoaneurysm of the frontal branch of the superior temporal artery, and severe respiratory failure.
Another rare complication of the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin on the lower part of the face is difficulty opening the mouth, which results from paralysis of the lateral pterygoid muscles. In the United States, several companies manufacture products containing botulinum toxin, both for therapeutic and cosmetic use. The treatment is based on the administration of neurotrophic drugs, systemic support and symptomatic treatment, and the injection of botulinum antitoxin serum.
While many doctors begin to announce Botox treatments after attending a weekend course on injectables, ABCS certified cosmetic surgeons receive specific training to perform neurotoxin injections during their one-year fellowship in cosmetic surgery.
Marginal mandibular nerve transection causes extreme aesthetic and functional loss because the muscles of the mouth allow for a significant amount of facial expression.Anatomical alteration as a result of previous facial plastic surgery predisposes to more serious side effects related to botulinum toxin. The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, sometimes referred to as Botox by patients, is an injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates fine lines and facial wrinkles. Clark knew that botulinum toxin was used safely to treat babies with strabismus, and he applied for FDA approval to experiment with botulinum toxin to paralyze the muscles of the right forehead, which move and wrinkle and function normally, so that both sides of the forehead look the same. Which of these products is best for you will depend on your particular anatomy, your goals and the recommendations of your cosmetic surgeon.
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