Botulinum Toxin
Botulinium Toxin
Botox and dysport are botulinium toxin type A, produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Our brain sends electrical signals to muscles so that they can contract and move. This electrical signal is transmitted by release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Botox works by blocking the release of the acetylcholine, as a result muscle does not get signal to contract.
Areas targeted by the Botox
- Forehead horizontal lines that is frontalis muscle.
- Glabella/frown lines/’11’ lines: It targets procerus and corrugator supercilii muscle.
- Crow’s feet: It targets orbicularis oculi muscle.
- Bunny lines: It acts on nasalis muscle.
- Smokers lines: These are vertical lines around mouth caused due to excessive smoking and over activity of orbicularis oris muscle.
- Marrionate lines: These lines run from corner of mouth to outer corner of chin. It derive it name from marionette string puppet.
- Mentalis/chindent: Overactive mentalis muscle can cause dented or gold ball chin appearance. Botox can relax mentalis muscle to reduce chin indentations.
- Vertical platysmal bands: Platysma muscle will be targeted to give long and slim neck often described as a ‘Nefertiti lift’.
- Eyebrow lifting: Orbicularis oculi muscle is target in lateral aspect of eyebrows to give eyebrow lift.
- Botox for bruxism and slimming of face: Masseter and temporalis muscles are targeted to reduce the bruxism. Masseter muscle botox will slim the face after few sessions.
- Botox for hyperhidrosis: Excessive sweating in armpit, palm and soles can be managed by botox injections.
- Lip flip and gummy smile treatment: It is a good treatment option for person with small lip and whose lip appear very small while smiling. Botox is helpful in gummy smile correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Botox make my face look frozen?
No. Our doctor will do complete analysis of your face, will understand your concerns and accordingly will customize the treatment plan for you. Number of units and muscle targeted decides the end result of treatment. We specially take care of not to over treat.
How long does the treatment of the Botox last?
Botox treatment lasts for three to four months.
What are the negative effects of the Botox?
There are no long term negative effects with Botox. In short term you might see bruising, redness and pain at the site of the injection, it subsides in 48 hours post treatment.
Which is better botox or filler?
Botox and fillers both have their own indication and the results. Your doctor decides upon which suits your requirements.
Do you have to keep taking Botox once you start?
If you like the results you can decide to continue with, it not compulsory to take it continuously but if you want to delay signs of aging then taking botox at regular interval is recommended.
What happens when you stop taking Botox?
Even after you stop Botox you will still look younger than you would have if you had never been injected.
What age should you get the Botox?
Patients who are about 18 years and older are eligible to take Botox.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Botox make my face look frozen?
No. Our doctor will do complete analysis of your face, will understand your concerns and accordingly will customize the treatment plan for you. Number of units and muscle targeted decides the end result of treatment. We specially take care of not to over treat.
How long does the treatment of the Botox last?
Botox treatment lasts for three to four months.
What are the negative effects of the Botox?
There are no long term negative effects with Botox. In short term you might see bruising, redness and pain at the site of the injection, it subsides in 48 hours post treatment.
Which is better botox or filler?
Botox and fillers both have their own indication and the results. Your doctor decides upon which suits your requirements.
Do you have to keep taking Botox once you start?
If you like the results you can decide to continue with, it not compulsory to take it continuously but if you want to delay signs of aging then taking botox at regular interval is recommended.
What happens when you stop taking Botox?
Even after you stop Botox you will still look younger than you would have if you had never been injected.
What age should you get the Botox?
Patients who are about 18 years and older are eligible to take Botox.
