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 security professionals. Many cosmetologists advise using botulinum toxin to get rid of wrinkles. In cosmetology, it is very popular among many women. The result is immediately noticeable and lasts for a long time.
What is botulinum toxin?
The word botulus is Latin and translates as "sausage." This interesting and smiley name is associated with the product, since botulinum toxin is a poison that is often found in food, especially in canned food. Why exactly in these products? Because the poison prefers to appear only in places lacking access to oxygen. When ingested in large quantities in the human body, botulinum toxin causes respiratory paralysis, resulting in death.
Botulinum toxin is used in cosmetology only types A and B, and the remaining seven are not used. Before use, the substance undergoes additional purification, diluted.
How did botulinum toxin begin to be used in cosmetology?
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology began to be used from the beginning of the new millennium, and in the last century, in the seventies, American scientists first noticed its anti-aging effect.
Initially, botulinum toxin was used for ophthalmic needs. By injecting this substance, it was possible to cure not only muscle cramps, but also to achieve a tremendous effect of skin rejuvenation. So, deep facial wrinkles were completely smoothed out, the skin itself became more elastic, toned, fresh and smooth.
The result provoked a real stir around a toxic substance, and additional studies began to be carried out. Today, in one year, several million injections of botulinum toxin are successfully administered in Europe and the United States.
Botulinum toxins in cosmetology: types
Botox is considered the progenitor of all formulations. Botulinum toxin is produced on its basis by the largest concern Allergan. The composition of Botox includes albumin of human plasma, botulinum toxin type A, sodium chloride.
Injections are made under the skin without pain medication. The effect begins to manifest itself 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 that prevent the penetration of substances into neighboring muscles.
The second type of botulinum toxin is produced by a French company, and its name is "Dysport". This drug in its composition resembles Botox, but instead of sodium chloride, it contains lactose. In its manufacture, smaller molecules are used, and this gives the effect:
- rapid penetration of the drug;
- the result is already visible on the third day;
- the result is saved for a shorter time;
- the drug can get into neighboring muscles, which will lead to unpleasant consequences that will appear externally.
Dysport is required for an injection more than Botox, but the price of the procedure will be one, since Dysport is cheaper.
Breeding botulinum toxin in cosmetology has helped many women become much younger, but the procedure does not always end successfully, side effects may occur. 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 are manifested sharply decreased.
To fight wrinkles
The use of botulinum toxin in cosmetology to combat wrinkles is most common. Injections allow you to get rid of wrinkles around the mouth for a long time, going from the wings of the nose to the lips, transverse wrinkles on the forehead, crow's feet, wrinkles on the back of the nose, wrinkles on the brow.
The action of botulinum toxin lasts from a month to a year, depending on the drug administered and the dosage. After that, the muscles take on their previous appearance.
Face lift
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology helped 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 more clear and elastic. It is also popular for lifting the corners of the lips. The lowered corners give the person a tired look, an angry and severe expression.
Elimination of the "Hollywood" smile
Botulinum toxin preparations in cosmetology are also used to eliminate aesthetic shortcomings. For example, many people are embarrassed by the so-called gummy smile, when the upper gum opens when expressing emotions.
More recently, only experienced plastic surgeons could fix this defect, and few women dared to take such a step. Now, for a beautiful smile, it’s worth doing just 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. Incorrect dosage, mistake at the injection point and other mistakes of the cosmetologist can lead to unpleasant side effects. Asymmetry of the face, lowering of the upper lip, problems with articulation may occur.
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology (photos before and after the injection is in our article) is gaining more and more popularity. They continue to conduct research and study of the drug in order to reduce the manifestations of side effects, to achieve maximum results, which will last a longer period.
Hyperhidrosis can be overcome
Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, torments many people throughout their lives. This is really unpleasant when, even without stress, the armpits, palms, back and forehead sweat. It’s also ugly. People cannot explain that this disease is not treatable.
Previously, only by removing the sympathetic nerve centers located on the chest, this disease could be overcome. This is really a barbaric method, and only daredevils resorted to it, while the majority preferred to sweat further.
Today you can forget about excessive sweating for a whole year, having taken a course of injections of botulinum toxin.
The advantage of this procedure also lies in the fact that there were practically no side effects. Reviews on botulinum toxin injections for this purpose are all very good.
Who should not use botulinum toxin?
Botulinum toxin is used very carefully in cosmetology; before the procedure, the wizard will ask you many questions regarding health. Honestly admit your ailments, as not only your appearance, but also your life is at stake. Be sure to ask a cosmetologist for a certificate confirming that he really did receive training in this profile.
Botulinum toxin in cosmetology has the following contraindications:
- Oncological diseases.
- Pregnancy and lactation.
- Elevated body temperature.
- Colds, not even accompanied by fever.
- Chronic diseases associated with the normal functioning of internal organs.
- Intolerance to some components of the drug.
- Inflammation in the area of the skin to be injected.
Even if you are completely healthy, there are no of the contraindications described above, it is worth considering carefully before going on the botulinum toxin injection procedure. The drug contains strong poison, and even in small amounts it can cause serious side effects, cause an allergic reaction.
Feasible side effects
The most dangerous drug is Dysport. After its use, women very often face complications. The most common symptoms of side effects were bruises, swelling at the injection site, sore muscles and skin. These discomforts can last quite a while.
It happens that outwardly side effects do not occur. Often, women who have undergone botulinum toxin administration are accompanied by constant fatigue, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue.
Also, botulinum toxin can cause numbness in the limbs, heart palpitations.
After Xeomin, women felt much less unpleasant symptoms. The cost of injecting “Xeomin” is the same as “Botox”, more expensive than “Disport”. But it needs a smaller amount, so you have to pay one price for the full course. Choose which is safer.
Injection Testimonials
Botulinum toxin is increasingly being used in cosmetology. Photos of women, where they are depicted 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 have been noticed.
But there are also negative comments. Women complain about the drug, they say that after it I had to sit at home for a long time, because my face was swollen.
Many, receiving 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 on the procedure, think carefully, find the best clinic that provides these services, and remember, no one will insure you from side effects.