There are a large number of reasons due to which wrinkles begin to appear on the skin of a person. For example, facial wrinkles are the result of increased activity of facial muscles. Age wrinkles and those that are formed under the influence of environmental factors arise due to the loss of the skin of its components (collagen and hyaluronic acid), which are responsible for firmness and elasticity.
Very popular in cosmetology are injections based on botulinum toxin type A: Botox, Dysport and Relatox, reviews of cosmetologists about which are only positive.
Initially, this toxin was developed as a drug for solving medical problems - the treatment of strabismus and blepharospasm. During research, it was found that botulinum toxin can also be used in cosmetology, because as a result of its use, the skin becomes taut and acquires a fresh look without surgical intervention.
Medicines containing botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin type A is part of the most famous drugs in cosmetology, differing onlyname and manufacturer.
In 1991, an American company launched a drug called Botox. The end of the twentieth century was a period of active research in achieving the correction of appearance with the help of this medication. Only in 2001 was it approved for use in the treatment of facial wrinkles of the forehead and between the eyebrows, and in 2004 in the treatment of excessive sweating.
"Dysport" became the first European analogue of "Botox" and its competitor, it was released by an English company in 1991. In aesthetic medicine on the Russian market, the drug was registered in 2004. Dysport is widely used and has proven itself among doctors and patients as a highly effective drug.
Relatox is characterized by reviews as a domestically produced premium product that meets all requirements, non-toxic, sterile, does not cause side effects and fever.
The indicated preparations contain different amounts of ingredients:
- Botox and Relatox - 100 units of toxin per microgram of albumin.
- "Dysport" - 500 units per 125 micrograms.
Mechanism of action of "Relatox"
The drug is a neurotoxin that acts at the level of the neuromuscular junction and blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which provokes the removal of muscle spasm in the injection area. After the injection, the muscles relax, resulting in smoothing of wrinkles. Recovery of muscle tone is gradually restored in the processgenerating new nerve endings and connecting them with muscle tissue.
The greatest effect is noticeable after 2 weeks, but there are cases of a quick result (2-3 days after administration) and a delayed effect (4 weeks). After the muscle tissue becomes toned again, the procedure must be repeated. Injections "Relatox" patient reviews recommend doing 2-4 times a year.
The duration of the effect of the drug is individual, usually it is 3, 5-4 months, but sometimes it can increase to 6, it all depends on the level of sensitivity to botulinum toxin, the dose of the drug and the condition of the person. There is approximately 2% of people who are not sensitive to the neurotoxin, so injections do not need to be given, they will not have any effect.
"Relatox" customer reviews characterize as a drug, the best effect of which is noticeable on wrinkles around the eyes, on the forehead and bridge of the nose. After the injection, the facial muscles relax, small wrinkles become invisible and deep wrinkles on the face are partially smoothed out. The skin of the face, which was constantly under the influence of muscle contractions, is updated, the water-s alt balance is restored, the process of increased production of collagen and elastin begins, which leads to an increase in skin elasticity.
Indications for use
"Relatox" reviews of cosmetologists recommend if available:
- horizontal forehead wrinkles;
- vertical mimic wrinkles on the bridge of the nose;
- crow's feet aroundeye;
- drooping nasolabial folds;
- wrinkles around the lips;
- wrinkles on the neck and chest.
After the procedure, the patient changes his facial expressions, weaning from the habit of wrinkling his forehead and face, which prevents the formation of creases on the skin. The action of the drug is local, so the facial expressions remain, as before, “alive”, and wrinkles and folds are not visible.
Drug Benefits
If we talk about the main advantages of the drug, you need to describe all its positive effects, which make it possible to use it in cosmetology.
"Relatox" reviews of cosmetologists characterize as a drug that makes it possible:
- rejuvenation (high-quality removal of wrinkles in the chest, neck, face);
- smoothing the skin in the crease area;
- raise lowered eyebrows and the corners of the eyes;
- adjustment of the shape of the face (strengthening the oval, raising the corners of the nasolabial folds);
- keep the effect of the procedure for a long time;
- use the drug repeatedly without causing muscle atrophy;
- get rid of excessive sweating in the armpits, on the feet and palms;
- obtaining the effect without a long period of rehabilitation;
- see the process of increasing the effect over two weeks;
- get rid of constant headaches and migraines;
- relieve facial spasms and tense facial expressions.
No addiction to the drug occurs, injections can be stopped at any time,the physiology will not change, the face will eventually acquire its natural appearance, which will correspond to age.
"Relatox" customer reviews are described as a drug with a short rehabilitation period due to low invasive ability. Injections are performed with thin needles, which does not cause injury to the skin. Within a day, microtraumas heal, redness disappears. This is especially true for people who do not want to advertise their visits to beauticians.
Skin rejuvenation by injection makes it possible to avoid surgical procedures and therefore has fewer contraindications and is characterized by a low level of trauma.
Disadvantages of the drug
Botulinum toxin "Relatox" reviews characterize from the negative side only with unprofessional injection. A good and long experience of a beautician plays a huge role, because there are no side effects.
Cons include:
- does not work on deep wrinkles;
- low efficiency when injecting into the chin and cheeks;
- limited effect of Relatox.
Reviews of cosmetologists warn that it is possible to smooth out deep wrinkles, but not get rid of them completely. With mimic wrinkles, the skin, although it has lost its elasticity, is still elastic enough to restore them by relaxing the muscles. In the case of deep wrinkles, the skin has almost lost its elasticity, and the relaxation of the tissue will lead toto a slight smoothing, but not eliminating the crease.
Wrinkles that are located on the cheeks and on the chin do not appear due to the activity of the muscles of the face, but arise as a result of the structural features of the person's face, his cheekbones, so injections will not change anything.
The limited effect of the drug is due to the fact that after a while it is completely excreted from the body, the period of action lasts an average of 4-8 months. After the expiration of the drug "Relatox", patient reviews confirm this, wrinkles reappear, and injections need to be done again. However, with constant administration of the drug, the effect is prolonged by about a month.
Carrying out the procedure
This medical product is a tablet or powder that is diluted with saline before injection.
The cosmetologist independently determines what concentration the solution should be, focusing on the condition of the patient's face, the location of mimic wrinkles, and also guided by the recommendations of the manufacturer of Relatox. Reviews of cosmetologists clearly emphasize that injections are best done with disposable insulin needles equipped with a non-removable needle, the procedure must be performed deep intramuscularly, with the exception of the area around the eyes and mouth, where it is better to use the subcutaneous injection of the drug.
The patient in a sitting or reclining position is located in a chair, after which the skin is cleaned with a disinfectant composition. When working with facial muscles, the patientshould tighten the muscles as much as possible, for example, frown strongly, squint or smile broadly. The procedure is painless and takes about 15-30 minutes.
There is no recovery period, only after the procedure you need to lie down for 3-4 hours, you should not lift weights and strongly strain the muscles that have been treated. Medical supervision required within 30 minutes.
For 2 weeks it is not recommended to take alcohol, visit the bath, sauna, solarium. After 3 weeks, you need to come for a consultation with a cosmetologist to evaluate the effectiveness of the procedure and to perform correction (if necessary).
Absolute contraindications
Relatox injections, reviews of cosmetologists and manufacturers' recommendations note that you can not do it when:
- myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune neuromuscular disease);
- the presence of an inflammatory process at the site of the procedure;
- acute infectious diseases;
- pregnancy, breastfeeding;
- hemophilia (severe genetic disease);
- high astigmatism (nearsightedness).
Relative contraindications
These include:
- presence of diseases in the acute stage;
- presence of allergies;
- taking antibiotics from the tetracycline group, polymyxin; anticoagulants, muscle relaxants;
- frequent drinking;
- unbalanced mental state;
- tendency to facial edema;
- inflated expectations from the use of the drug.
Relatox: patient reviews
You can meet various responses about the preparation. According to patients, the result from the use of the drug is at a height: mimic wrinkles have practically disappeared, deep wrinkles in the forehead and bridge of the nose have slightly smoothed out, the corners of the lips have risen.
In patients who did "Relatox", the reviews are most often positive, because there is no rehabilitation period, and the drug can be used repeatedly. Most often, there is a lasting effect from the procedure, and, most importantly, the result, as they say, is obvious.
As a positive thing, many women note the complete elimination of excessive sweating, which used to create many problems.
Relatox: negative reviews
Patients report side effects after the injection: irritation in the throat and nose, slight pain in the injection area, skin irritation, swelling. However, these symptoms are minor and pass quickly.
If you want to be attractive for as long as possible, but do not want to resort to the help of plastic surgeons, the Relatox injection is an excellent solution and a step towards beauty and youth.
