Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin which is obtained from the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It affects the neuromuscular junction by blocking the release of acetylcholine. This causes a chemical denervation which is temporary. The effects of botulinum toxin reduce over time and the muscle contraction is restored. Wrinkles are formed due to the atrophy of the dermis and repetitive contraction of the facial muscles. Injection of botox into the wrinkles causes localized muscle relaxation which smoothens the overlying skin and it reduces wrinkles. Botox injections are injected after dilution of the powder in saline and is directly injected into the neuromuscular tissue. 24 to 72 hours are needed for the Botox injection to be effective. Occasionally, the toxin requires up to 5 days to work. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions by you, answered by our doctors. There are many types of facial wrinkles divided according to the areas in the face. The most appropriate candidates for Botox are people who are physically healthy with no previous history of neuromuscular diseases. They should be older than 18 years of age in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The contraindications to Botox are : Any medication or supplementation taken should be informed to the doctor beforehand. Botox can be used to treat different areas of the face like : The other uses of Botox are : They are generally relatively safe. The rare side effects are : At times the the botulinum toxin travel to other parts of the body and cause its effects there. There may be symptoms like : There may be permanent prevention of wrinkles as the muscles train themselves not to form the causative facial expression. At times, there is thinning of the skin and weakening of the muscles due to disuse atrophy. There may be slight discoloration and alteration of the texture of the skin due to prolonged injection of the toxin into the skin. The effects of the Botox injection takes 48 to 72 hours to work, at times taking up to 5 days to work. There are many alternate treatments to Botox for wrinkle removal available in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia such as : They have different methods of actions but the results are similar. *Results May Vary *Results May Vary *Results May Vary *The above pictures are for illustration purposes only. Your results may vary. Fill in the form and we will get back to you soon. Fill in the form and we will get back to you soon. How is Botulinum Toxin used for Wrinkles?
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