Botox Treatment For A Younger Look

By Coleen Torres


It is a neurotoxin produced by a bacteria known as Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria produces three kinds of toxins and Botox is classified under type A together with Dy sport and Xeomin. Other forms of botulinum toxin is MyoBloc classified under type B. They are mainly used for medical procedures in the cosmetic industries though it started off as a therapeutic agent.

Doctor Richard Clark a plastic surgeon was recognized later as the pioneer in 1989 in the use of BTX-A to reduce wrinkles and other facial lines. The results of his work were brilliant and this led to approval of it for cosmetic use in the year 2002 in the United States. In Anchorage city the use of it is very common, probably because the women are affected by the hot weather which escalates wrinkles.It has gained popularity as women and some men struggle to slow down the process of aging and applying technology and better methods to gain back a radiant skin.

Doctors in Anchorage city have popularized the use of the injection although other beauty creams containing the ingredient are readily available in the market. Their clientele is from all over the world as they keep coming back due to the good results.It perfectly reduces the wrinkles on the face and the results are mainly recommendable. It has almost no effect on wrinkles caused by the sun, harsh weather and gravity.

The injection only takes a few minutes. The results can be noticed mostly in a weeks time. The effect of the drug is to completely relax the affected muscle thus contracting the frown lines.The effect dies off in a range of between four to six months depending on the quantity of the drug and the patient.

Each session relaxes the muscles more, this ensures that the lines clear up. Before sitting for the procedure ensure to consult the doctor three weeks before the actual procedure to enable you to learn about what foods, beverages or drugs you should stay away from for better results. Note that, lactating mothers, pregnant women or people with any nerve disorder are not advised to take up the treatment.

Like any medical procedure this too has side effects. The most common ones are drooping of the eyelids and slight headaches that may last up to a day. Bruising on the affected part or the area surrounding it is another common side effect. Inflammation of the eyes and having double vision is another negative effect.

Allergic reactions, problems swallowing and talking, skin rash, chest pains, loose bladder stomach pain, muscle weakness, diarrhea, loss of appetite, increased sweating, back pains and stiffness on the neck are some of the severe negative effects if the injection as the drug may refuse to settle on the targeted area and spread to other areas of the body.

BTX-A is also used to treat other diseases and malfunctions that affect the normal functioning of the human body. It is used to cure stroke, trauma, viginismus, anal fissure, squints, severe headaches, cerebral palsy, other muscle disorders and cervical dystonia.




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