It is impossible to get rid of the deepest wrinkles with folk remedies and expensive creams. The latest drug developments are powerful, but their use is at least productive, but not unambiguous, and causes controversy among professionals about safety. Many cosmetologists advise using botulinum toxin to get rid of wrinkles. In cosmetology, it is very popular with many women. The result is noticeable immediately and lasts for a long time.
What is botulinum toxin?
The word botulus is Latin and translates as "sausage". This interesting and smile-inducing name is associated with the product, as botulinum toxin is a poison often found in foods, especially canned food. Why in these products? Because the poison prefers to appear only in places deprived of oxygen. When ingested in large quantities, botulinum toxin causes paralysis of the respiratory tract, resulting in death.
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology is used only types A and B, and the other seven are not used. Before use, the substance undergoes additional purification, diluted.
How did botulinum toxin begin to be used in cosmetology?
Botulinum toxin has been used in cosmetology since the beginning of the new millennium, and in the last century, in the seventies, American scientists first noticed its rejuvenating effect.
Initially, botulinum toxin was used for ophthalmic needs. With the help of an injection with this substance, it was possible to cure not only muscle spasms, but also achieve a tremendous effect of skin rejuvenation. So, deep mimic wrinkles were completely smoothed out, the skin itself became more elastic, toned, fresh and smooth.
The result provoked a real stir around the toxic substance, began to conduct additional research. Today, several million injections of botulinum toxin are successfully carried out in one year in Europe and the States.
Botulinum toxins in cosmetology: types
The progenitor of all compositions is considered to be "Botox", botulinum toxin is produced on its basis by the largest concern Allergan. Botox contains human plasma albumin, botulinum toxin type A, sodium chloride.
Injections are made under the skin without painkillers. The effect begins to appear only after a week and lasts from three to seven months, after which the effect of botulinum toxin ends.
The advantages of this drug include large molecules thatprevent the penetration of the substance into neighboring muscles.
The second type of botulinum toxin is produced by a French company, and its name is Dysport. This drug is similar in composition to Botox, only instead of sodium chloride it contains lactose. In its manufacture, smaller molecules are used, and this gives the effect:
- rapid drug penetration;
- the result is visible already on the third day;
- result lasts less time;
- drug can get into neighboring muscles, which will lead to unpleasant consequences that will manifest themselves externally.
"Dysport" is required for an injection more than "Botox", but the price of the procedure will be the same, since "Dysport" is cheaper.
Dilution of botulinum toxin in cosmetology has helped many women become much younger, but the procedure does not always end successfully, side effects may appear. The safest drug with botulinum toxin is Xeomin, developed in Germany. The preparation contains sucrose and serum albumin. The main difference of "Xeomin" is a deeper purification from proteins, which led to good results, and the number of side effects that appear has been drastically reduced.
To fight wrinkles
The use of botulinum toxin in cosmetology to combat wrinkles is the most common. Injections allow you to get rid of the folds around the mouth coming from the wings for a long timenose to lips, transverse wrinkles on the forehead, crow's feet, wrinkles on the bridge of the nose, from the wrinkles between the eyebrows.
The action of botulinum toxin lasts from a month to a year, depending on the drug administered and dosage. After that, the muscles return to their original form.
Facelift
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology helped to make a real breakthrough thanks to its paralyzing effect. Now every woman can create a lifting effect on her face without resorting to plastic surgery.
Botulinum toxin is able to tighten the contours of the face, make them clearer and firmer. It is also popular for lifting the corners of the lips. Downturned corners give the face a tired look, an angry and stern expression.
Eliminating the "Hollywood" smile
Botulinum toxin preparations in cosmetology are also used to eliminate aesthetic imperfections. For example, many people are embarrassed by the so-called gingival smile, when the upper gum opens when expressing emotions.
More recently, only experienced plastic surgeons could correct this flaw, and few women dared to take such a step. Now, for a beautiful smile, it only takes a few injections into the muscle that lifts the upper lip above the gums.
For such an injection, you should carefully consider the professionalism of the master. Incorrectly chosen dosage, an error at the injection point and other mistakes of the beautician can lead to unpleasant side effects. Facial asymmetry, drooping may occurupper lip, articulation problems.
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology (the photo before and after the injection is in our article) is gaining more and more popularity. Research and study of the drug continues to reduce side effects, achieve maximum results that will last longer.
Hyperhidrosis can be overcome
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, torments many people throughout their lives. It is really unpleasant when, even without exertion, the armpits, palms, back and forehead sweat. It's also not pretty. People cannot be explained that this is a disease that cannot be cured.
Previously, only by removing the sympathetic nerve centers located on the chest, it was possible to overcome this ailment. This is a truly barbaric method, and only daredevils resorted to it, most preferred to sweat further.
Today you can forget about excessive sweating for a whole year by taking a course of botulinum toxin injections.
The advantage of this procedure is that there were practically no side effects. Reviews of botulinum toxin injections for this purpose are all very good.
Who should not use botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology is used very carefully, before the procedure, the master will ask you a lot of questions related to he alth. Honestly admit your ailments, because not only your appearance is at stake, but also your life. Necessarilyask for a certificate from a cosmetologist confirming that he really was trained in this profile.
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology has the following contraindications:
- Oncological diseases.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Increased body temperature.
- Colds, not even accompanied by high fever.
- Chronic diseases associated with the normal functioning of internal organs.
- Intolerance to some components of the drug.
- Inflammation in the area of skin to be injected.
Even if you are completely he althy, there are no contraindications prescribed above, you should think carefully before going for a botulinum toxin injection procedure. The drug contains a strong poison, and even in small quantities it can cause serious side effects, cause an allergic reaction.
Possible side effects
The most dangerous drug is Dysport. After its use, women very often face complications. The most common symptoms of side effects were bruising, swelling at the injection site, muscle and skin soreness. These discomforts can last for quite some time.
Sometimes side effects don't appear outwardly. Often, women who have undergone a botulinum toxin injection procedure are accompanied by constant fatigue, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and fatigue.
Also, botulinum toxin can cause numbness in the limbs, increasedheartbeat.
After "Xeomin" women felt much less unpleasant symptoms. The cost of an injection of Xeomin is the same as Botox, more expensive than Dysport. But it needs a smaller amount, so you will have to pay one cost for the full course. Choose what is safer.
Injection testimonials
Botulinum toxin is used more and more often in cosmetology. Photos of women, where they are shown before and after injections, are increasingly appearing on the Internet. What do they write about the effect of the drug?
There are records that the procedure is performed as needed, which allows you to always look young. No side effects noted.
But there are also negative comments. Women complain about the drug, they say that after it they had to stay at home for a long time, as their face was swollen.
Many, having received not the result that was expected, or faced with side effects, referred to the unprofessionalism of the masters.
How many people, so many reviews. If you decide to have the procedure, think carefully, find the best clinic that provides these services, and remember that no one will insure you against side effects.
