WITHOUT SURGERY

It is best known as the most potent poison, its main function is to cause muscle paralysis. It is produced by an anaerobic bacterium called Clostridium Botilinum which in turn is formed by the botulinum neurotoxin. There are seven serotypes of botulinum toxin that go from A to G but only types A and B are used in the therapeutic area. When this toxin is injected, certain nerve signals that cause contraction of the muscles are blocked. The effect of the botulinum toxin lasts approximately 3 to 6 months, then the skin relaxes again and the wrinkles reappear.

In general, candidates to receive Botulinum Toxin should only be over 18 years of age and in good health. The people who should NOT receive this type of treatment are:

• Person with skin problems
• People with drooping eyelids, deep facial scars, very thick facial skin or asymmetrical features
• Weakness in certain facial muscles
• Women who are pregnant or in the process of breastfeeding
• People with neuromuscular diseases

It is a type of treatment that can help but also produce side effects or other health problems. These effects include:

• Redness or bruising in the area of the injection
• Irritation tearing or redness in the eyes
• Headache

To diminish the possibility of these side effects, the treating physician indicates drops or some ointment for the eyes after injection of botulinum toxin.