April 9th, 2010 by Stand Team

The demand for Botox has increased with the passage of years and, above all, in spring and summer this demand increases until limits unsuspected, primarily because we want shows our beauty to the maximum. It is important, before resorting to this treatment aesthetic, knows everything about the Botox, that is, benefits, risks, what, if it is painful… As you know, all the people who use this treatment try combat aging and, more specifically, against the wrinkles that arise as a result of the facial movements of our muscles. The Botox, also known as botulinum toxin, is one of the treatments that more is used to combat this fine that show the passage of years.

Commercially, it is known as Vistabel and refers to the botulinum toxin Type A, i.e. the toxin authorized to use aesthetic and, this is so, because the European health authorities differentiate between the therapeutic treatments (Botox) and the treatments aesthetic (Vistabel).

Botulinum toxin blocks the release of acetylcholine, which is the substance responsible to transmit the nerve impulse toward the muscle. This embargo prevents the muscle to contract, so that it is relaxed. Thus, the wrinkles that are above the muscle in question decrease, and offer a more smooth skin.

Prior to treat with Botox we must take into account both the pros and cons and a series of patterns that will help us resolve to resort to this treatment or not.

The first thing we need to know is that the result is not immediately, but that will be displayed progressively, between 3 and 10 days after the injection. The effects of treatment of Botox last between 4 and 6 months, everything depends on the patient. Will be the progressive session which help the result is stretch in the time.

This treatment is reversible, i.e. the muscle activity is recovered without problems if you do not turn to treatment anything more than once or twice. The effects of Botox in our skin disappear once you leave the treatment.

It is not required anesthesia, that it must avoid costars, you have to maintain the head-up, we must avoid massaging the area treated at least until the next day and there are no problems at the time of making and maintain our gestures natural.

It is not recommended for pregnant women or in time for breastfeeding. Nor is indicated for people who suffer from neuromuscular diseases or in people who suffer allergy to the albumin.

Regarding the risks of the treatment of Botox, we have to say that not everything is pink. According to experts, there is a percentage, not very high, of patients who may have suffered a slight fall of the upper eyelid face, which could last up to 3 weeks, as well as may appear a hematoma small in size. At the same time, we could suffer headaches. Doctors say that these symptoms tend to be passengers, reversible and very rare, but it is necessary to know both the negative aspects as positive treatment before resorting to him.

The treatment of Botox can be combined with other therapies such as filling of implants, peelings or laser. Although we have to say that this therapy aesthetic is one of the more positive, if we want to fight against aging, because the risks are not high and the results are optimal.

If, finally, you decide to apply this treatment must know that only so may administer Medical Centers approved that have deposit of medicines and accreditation relevant that gives the Ministry of Health.