❶ Botulinum Toxin Preparations: Pros And Cons

2023 Author: Madeline Holiday | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-27 01:48

How to stay young longer? Every more or less advanced woman now knows the answer to this question: you need to get an injection of Botox. Inspired by the examples of famous singers and movie stars, many ladies of the "balzac" age dream of a "magic" drug, not thinking about how botulinum toxin works and what are the consequences of its action. Location: Location:

In the 70s of the 20th century, a scientist, a famous ophthalmologist Alan Scott tested one unusual drug made on the basis of the most powerful natural poison - botulinum toxin on his patients who suffered from one rare eye disease. This poison causes a deadly form of food poisoning - botulism, accompanied by progressive paralysis and respiratory arrest. In the past, such poisoning usually occurred when sausages were contaminated with bacteria that produce botulinum toxin, which is why it was called "sausage poison" (from the word botulus - lat sausage).

Soon scientists noticed that the use of "sausage poison" gives a high percentage of cure for various diseases. In particular, it began to be used to treat strabismus and hemispasm (spasm of one side of the face). At the same time, an unusual side effect was discovered: after the injections of the toxin, the wrinkles miraculously disappeared in the patients, and the patient, as a result, not only got rid of the annoying spasm, but also acquired a youthful, toned face.

Wealthy ladies aged 40 and over immediately found out about such a miracle, and neuropathologists had no end to patients who wanted to stay young and beautiful longer, and Alan Scott was practically the founding father of the main enemy of facial wrinkles - botulism toxin. What explains its amazing effect?

Expression wrinkles are so called because they are located where the person's facial expressions work most actively - on the forehead, on the bridge of the nose and around the eyes. If the muscle relaxes completely, the wrinkle will disappear. This is exactly how the botulism toxin works - injected in very small doses in some places on the face, it blocks the muscles of the face, makes them relax. Wrinkles are smoothed out, and a person's expression seems to freeze.

Alas, the effect of the drug lasts only 3-6 months, after which the injections of Botox or Dysport should be repeated again - these are two types of botulinum toxin.

Despite the fact that there is no particular risk when applying the procedure, you should first consult a doctor - there are still some contraindications.

In addition, there are also not very pleasant side effects of the injection: if the "sausage poison" got into the muscles of the upper eyelid, within 2-3 months you will not be able to open or close your eyes completely. Not only does it have a comic effect on others, it also leads to dry eyes, watery eyes and general discomfort. Other complications include drooping of the corners of the lips, asymmetry of the face (crooked smile), difficulty swallowing, and a hoarse voice.

All this can be avoided if the doctor performing the operation turns out to be an intelligent specialist and does it according to the instructions.

In general, think: is it worth fooling your head because of a few cute wrinkles?