Botox or botulinum toxin is a chemical made by a bacteria called "clostridium botulinum. " It is considered one of the most harmful toxins that exist; As an intoxication 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 be 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 hyperhidrosis treatment. It is important to note that the effects of Botox may have a time duration between 3 to 6 months, then you need to start it again, because if the affected muscles return to their state natural.
Injections of botox for cosmetic use, act by paralyzing certain muscles or immobilizing some nerves, among the side effects that could arise after treatment, they can include pain at the site where the injection was placed, headaches, discomfort similar to the flu, stomach upset. The use of botox during pregnancy or lactation is not recommended.
Among the advantages offered by botox injections at the aesthetic level are: for its use it is not necessary to apply anesthesia, much less leave scars. People can apply it any day or month of the year, it has no contraindication to sun exposure. The wrinkles disappear, giving the face look more relaxed. The results are instantaneous, being able to appreciate better, on the third and fifth day.
The neurology is a branch medical more therapeutic benefits received from the use of botulinum toxin. Among the neurological conditions treated with botox are:
Dystonia: neuro-chemomuscular disorder that incapacitates the patient since it affects the tonicity of certain muscle groups partially or totally; the application of botox is considered the most effective treatment to treat this disease.
Hemifacial spasms: urinary incontinence in paraplegic patients, in the same way it is used to treat patients who suffer from excessive sweating, in this case botox works by relaxing the activity of the sweat glands.
