Botox or botulinum toxin is a chemical produced by a bacterium called “clostridium botulinum”. It is considered one of the most harmful toxins out there; As an intoxicating agent, it is capable of causing a disease called botulism, a pathology characterized by muscular paralysis that in some cases can be fatal.
The paralyzing qualities of botox have made it currently used in the aesthetic field, as a relaxant for the muscles of the face, regenerating wrinkles. Botox applied in controlled doses can serve as a treatment to combat facial wrinkles, spasticity and the treatment of hyperhidrosis. It is important to note that the effects of Botox can last between 3 to 6 months, so it is necessary to restart it, since if the affected muscles return to their natural state.
Botox injections for cosmetic use, act by paralyzing certain muscles or immobilizing some nerves, among the side effects that may occur after treatment may include pain at the injection site, headaches, flu-like discomfort, upset stomach. The use of botox during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended.
Among the advantages offered by botox injections at an aesthetic level are: for its use it is not necessary to apply anesthesia and much less leave scars. People can apply it any day or month of the year, it has no contraindication for sun exposure. Wrinkles disappear, leaving the face more relaxed. The results are instant and are best appreciated on the third and fifth day.
Neurology is a more therapeutic medical branch of the benefits received from the use of botulinum toxin. Among the neurological conditions treated with botox are:
Dystonia: neurochemomuscular disorder that incapacitates the patient by partially or totally affecting the tone of certain muscle groups; Botox application is considered the most effective treatment to treat this disease.
Hemifacial spasms: urinary incontinence in paraplegic patients, in the same way that it is used to treat patients suffering from excessive sweating, in this case Botox acts by relaxing the activity of the sweat glands.
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