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Botox® - BOTULINUM TOXIN (BOTOX®)

Botulinum Toxin is a medicine produced by a bacteria.  Botox® is not live but is a protein which weakens and inactivates muscles. 

In 1973 Botox® was used as a treatment for patients for crossed eyes.  By weakening the overactive eye muscles, this medicine provided an alternative to surgery.

Now Botox® is widely used in cosmetic surgery to relax the muscles in the face which tighten through time, producing wrinkles and creases in the skin.

While Botox® is very potent in a high concentration, it is used in very small quantities with high margins of safety.  After an area is injected, the first side effects are not apparent for 48 hours and the complete effect may not be obvious for 2 weeks.

Crease lines and wrinkles are a natural process of ageing due to a combination of ageing, sun damage, gravity, and the muscle action of laughing, talking, frowning and crying

Wrinkles radiating from the corner of the eyes caused by smiling, laughing or squinting are commonly known as crow’s feet; and can have the effect of aging some people.  Previously, no reasonable medical or surgical solution improved this problem due to the strong underlying muscles.  Even with deepest chemical peels or laser resurfacing techniques, rapid recurrence of these lines around the eyes is inevitable.  Now, Botox® has proved to be effective at preventing the recurrence of wrinkles by inhibiting the underlying muscles.

FAQS

What should be expected after Botox® Therapy?

You may get some local discomfort and bruising lasting a few days after the treatment.  Bruising may be greater in patients who are taking aspirin or any blood thinning medicines.  These products should be avoided if possible prior to the injection.

How long does Botox® last?

For most areas 5 to 6 months.  For treating sweating anything from 1 to 12 months. 

Who should not use Botox®?

Patients with a history of neuromuscular disease (multiple sclerosis and myasthenia gravis) or other diseases involving neurotransmission should avoid this medicine.

Have there been any reported cases of allergic reaction or hives to Botox®?

No reported cases of an allergic reaction have been reported. 

How painful are the injections?

Not painful at all. At worst you will feel a tiny pin prick.

How long will the treatment take?

The whole process could be over within half an hour.

Post operative instructions

  1. Sit upright for 4 hours
  2. Do not rub the area
  3. Exercise the area 5 times

Possible complications

  1. Ptosis i.e. drooping of the eye lid or brow (may last 2-4 weeks)
  2. Bruising
  3. Headache
  4. Asymmetry