Description

BOTULINIUM TOXIN APPLICATION

Botulinium toxin is a protein derived from a bacterium called clostridium botulinum. It acts by preventing the movement of muscles. This effect is temporary. This substance, which has long been used in ophthalmology and neurology branches, is used in cosmetology to treat wrinkles due to mimic muscles. The drug applied to the mimic muscle prevents contraction in that muscle area for 3-6 months and thus decreases the wrinkles formed on it. After 3-6 months, the wrinkles will be restored. In this case, you need to repeat the application. Botulinium toxin is best used for wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. It is less frequently used on cigarette lines on the lips. Another area of use is excessive sweating in the armpits, hands and feet. Botulinium toxin will be applied to the area after cleaning with antiseptic solution drug cream is applied. Appropriate amounts of toxin are applied to the patient’s previously determined mimic muscles with very fine needles. The application takes 15-20 minutes. After the application, the person can continue to work immediately. After the application, it is recommended that the person does not lie down for 4 hours and does not contact with very hot and cold water. There is no age limitation for botulinium administration. Some young people may develop early wrinkles between the eyebrows. Botulinium toxin is not applied to pregnant women, nursing mothers, and people with some blood and muscle diseases. The effect of botulinium toxin starts after 3-7 days. The effect is completed in two weeks. The effect ends in 3-6 months. The higher the number of applications, the longer the effect duration. Redness, swelling, bleeding and minor bruising may occur on the needle areas after application. Rarely, eyelid ptosis can be seen, but this side effect is often temporary. Once the botulinium toxin has been administered, the patient does not have to continue the application, but if the application continues, the results will be better and the interval between the administration will be prolonged.