Effects and reviews the use of Botox against wrinkles. Contraindications

What procedures and methods that do not agree with a woman, just to clean the face, those hated wrinkles. Every woman wants to look younger, no matter what age he was. Today we talk about one of the most radical method to get rid of wrinkles – Botox.

the procedure of Botox

What is Botox injections for wrinkles, what are the consequences, reviews and contraindications for this procedure?

It, what in common parlance is called the Botox is a botulinum toxin protein is produced by certain strains of bacteria.

The skin of the face is directly connected with the muscles, and if the result of the application of Botox, the facial muscles are blocked, the skin will recover elasticity, wrinkles.

After injection of the drug, the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles stops, relaxes, but muscle atrophy does not occur, because the blood circulation is completely functional.

This drug has another name – Dysport. But, in fact, are one and the same, just different manufacturers (Botox — American company, Dysport is a French brand) and a small difference in the amount of active substance in the bottle.

Where's The Botox?

The first mention was about how poison, which caused paralysis (because the infection was the consumption of sausage, a toxin called botulinum, translated from the Latin for "sausage poison"). Later, however, the substance was refined, scientists and improves the chemical properties by changing the concentration.

In this form, the poison was applied for medical purposes for the treatment of patients with neurological status, removal of muscle spasms and cramps, and then and eye diseases, strabismus repair, and get rid of the mites. It was then noticed that the injection site skin was smooth and botulinum toxin (Botox) has found its application in cosmetics, as a medicine against wrinkles.

However, like any drug, it has certain consequences for the application (it is incidentally and negative feedback) and contra-indications.

The basic restrictions before the procedure using Botox:

  1. A day or two forbidden to use alcohol, provoking the appearance of bruises.
  2. It is recommended to cancel the reception of antibiotics or blood thinners – they can cause bruises.
  3. I wouldn't advise you to do the work or procedures of the head take some time tilted (massage, cleaning, Ironing), because the blood circulation in the area of the face increases, and there is a risk that the drug be distributed in a different way.

Before you apply boteks wrinkles, it is important to clarify the possible consequences. Reviews and contraindications for this method of rejuvenation is also necessary to study in advance.

how is the procedure

How is the procedure

The patient is placed reclining chair. The treatment is done the skin antiseptic. Then under the skin or muscle (depending on where it is given) syringe with a thin needle to inject the medication.

The injections are fine needles, therefore, the amount of toxin is considered to be the number of units (on the syringe scale per unit).

The dose of the drug gender and age of the person, and also depends on the thickness of the skin and the area where the injection is made, the power indicator muscle. Men are more concentrated doses than women because muscle mass is more and heavier. Patients with thick skin are also injected a larger amount of Botox than those who have a thin skin.

The dosage of botulinum toxin in the eye area less than the area of the forehead or space between the eyebrows, because of the proximity of the eyeball and less muscle strength.

The duration of the procedure lasts for 3-5 minutes. After the injections the skin overlaying the ice for 15-20 minutes.

The use of effects Botox wrinkles against

Pain

When you have to get rid of wrinkles Botox anesthesia, as a rule, does not apply. But the pain threshold is different, so at the request of the patient is used for pain relief topically: applied to the skin cream anesthesia.

Soon after the procedure can be a little discomfort – a feeling of weight, muscle. These sensations pass within 1-2 hours.

What not immediately after injection

In any case can not touch the injection site, and mash them.

For some time it is impossible to be in a horizontal position, exercise. During the week you need to eliminate from the diet alcohol and effects on the body hot treatments (sauna, steam room).

What is allowed after the injection

You can control the car and safely get to work.

To ensure that the result does not bring disappointment, for the whole day, you need to tone the facial muscles.

How soon the results are visible

Some people the result is noticeable, second, third day.

The maximum effect is achieved after two to three weeks.

In what situations use of Botox is the greatest impact?

Using this medication, you can get rid of:

  • repair glabellar lines, arranged vertically,
  • horizontal forehead,
  • wrinkles on the bridge of the nose,
  • wrinkles in the outer corners of the eyes.

But to get rid of nasolabial folds, deep wrinkles on neck, Botox is not. The solution to these problems must be complex.

Suitable for any age procedure

As a wrinkle corrector, the drug, Botox approved for cosmetic purposes of age from 18-70 years.

But to counteract the undesirable consequences (it is useful to read the reviews, and take into account contra-indications), as well as the good effect of the procedure, the optimal age at which we should start to do these injections is considered the age of 33-35 years old, when the skin begins to lose elasticity.

When 55-60 years, the procedure should be approached thoughtfully and with caution, because it increases the risk of side effects.

the use of Botox

What is the need again to use Botox in the future

Such a need arises, but a plus aspect. If after the start of injection, the effect lasts for four to six months, then after a long time of the application to take up to a year, and sometimes longer.

After stopping use of the drug, the effect gradually decreases and the movement of the muscle to return to normal. The advantage is that it will disappear and the habit of frown and move your eyebrows, which leads to the appearance of facial wrinkles.

Effects and side effects

Procedures for injection of Botox to effectively remove wrinkles (according to numerous reviews), and the expected complex consequences that are not directly related to the drug. They occur when the wrong injection site or route of administration, picked up the wrong dose, didn't realize contraindicated or has not complied with infertility.

Most often complain of:

  • feeling of soreness in the input area of the drug (about 1.3%),
  • pain in the head (5%),
  • the feeling of numbness at the injection site (less than 1%),
  • allergic reactions ( 1%),
  • eyelid edema (1%).

Rarely complaints of nausea. In addition, if the drug has been introduced over, the face can occur with the effect of "mask", however, the period of time (3-4 months) all of this happened.

Are there any contraindications to the injection? Disorders of the human body, even such a simple procedure, such as Botox for wrinkles, is the result. Reviews, contraindications should be considered in patients.

So, contraindications to the procedure:

  1. The procedure does not make people with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), hemophilia (slow blood clotting).
  2. The procedure is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
  3. Still fall under the ban, patients with skin diseases, chronic lung disease, renal failure, a condition of deterioration, as well as the elderly, who have problems of soft tissues.

The cost of the rejuvenation Botox

Often requires injections of the area of the glabellar folds and outer corners of the eyes.

How effective is Botox treatment hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)

Botulinum toxin prevents the formation of momentum, not only muscle tissue, but also the sweat glands, thereby reducing sweating process.

After subcutaneous injection in Botox to prevent sweating for 3 days.

results

The results of the procedure last for years. Thermoregulation of the body is not broken, and use the drug even lead to improve skin condition: it becomes more hydrated.

Because injections in the palms, feet and armpits are the most painful, then, before the procedure, the skin is covered with a composition, which has analgesic.

The procedure of Botox injections for wrinkles, in spite of effects, reviews, contraindications, is widespread, and use it not only for girls and women, but increasingly began to resort to injections of beauty and men. Basically, it is people of creative professions and people in the entertainment world, because the person to them is an indicator of success.

In summary, it should be noted that the successful procedures to get rid of wrinkles with Botox, so she had no complaints and will not lead to disastrous consequences, you should only visit a licensed and established salons and clinics, which have a good reputation and reviews and be aware of contraindications to the procedure.

Rely on non-professionals (who can neglect the cleanliness, the right dosage of the drug), you can deprive yourself of health and beauty.

29.08.2019