BOTULINUM TOXIN

Botulinum toxin is a proteic toxin produced by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum, whose function is to block nerve impulse transmission at the muscle. This results in weakening and thus interferes with its contraction function. In this way, with the muscle at rest, the skin on top of it relaxes and the expression lines are softened and in many cases gradually decline to zero, as well as it prevents the emergence of new ones.

This toxin is injected subcutaneously or intradermally (on the skin or under the skin) at specific points according to the needs of each patient and according to the anatomy of the area to be treated.

The application can be made in the plastic surgeon's office, on a stretcher with the proper angle (45 °).

We recommend the use of topical anesthesia for patients who can not tolerate pain, or the application of ice in the area to be treated for several minutes before the session.
These toxins are known commercially under the name Dysport, Botox, and BTX.

Recommendations to patients:

For the next four hours after application, the patient must:

• Avoid touching or handling the treated area.
• Stay at a vertical position, sitting or standing.
• Avoid sleeping or lying down

Technical Name:	Botulinum toxin
Body Part:	Usually on the face
Recommended Age:	after 35 years
Anesthesia:	Topical or ice prior to application
Duration of procedure:	about half an hour
Stay at the clinic:	Not Applicable
Scar:	Not applicable.
Pre-operative:	Not Applicable
Post-operative:	Follow the recommendations given by the surgeon.
Recovery Time:	Not Applicable