2007-02-04 21:31:32 · 8 answers · asked by kajalb 3 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Definition
Botulinum is a bacterium (Clostridium botulinum) that produces seven different toxins that can cause botulism and is also medically used to block muscle contractions.
Purpose
Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection is used in conditions of excessive and inappropriate muscle contraction, hyperhidiosis (excess sweating) in armpits and palms, spasticity (persistent states of muscle contraction), sphincter contraction, eye-movement disorders, tics and tremors, and cosmetically to treat facial lines and wrinkles.
Botox has also been explored in the treatment of chronic muscle tension and migraine headaches. The relief is likely due to the decrease in localized muscle spasms, as no direct effect of Botox on the sensory nerves has been established.
Precautions
Botulinum toxin is produced from the bacterium that causes food poisoning in humans. High doses of the toxin can be fatal; however, doses administered therapeutically are so small that harmful effects are uncommon.
Description
The number of potential applications for botulinum toxin extends to every muscle group. The first therapeutic use of Botox was in the treatment of strabismus (eyes are unable to direct towards the same object) and since then it has been used to treat a variety of involuntary muscle contractions or disorders. Its cosmetic use is the result of treatment for facial spasms where smoothing of facial lines was reported by patients. In general, 90% of injections for facial spasms are resolved satisfactorily.
Toxin type A has a duration of effect that lasts approximately three months and is the therapeutic agent of choice for most conditions.
Preparation
The dosage of Botox must be monitored and adjusted, with multiple injections showing a lower incidence of complications versus administration by one larger dose.
Risks
In over 30 years of therapeutic use in humans, botulinum toxin has proven to be remarkably safe. Difficulties associated with administration of toxin are: different patients may experience different effects at the same dose, patients new to the treatment may experience exaggerated effects at subsequent visits and/or neighboring muscles may become activated at subsequent treatments.
Additional side effects may include excessive muscle weakness at the injection site or adjacent muscles. These effects typically resolve quickly. Occasionally, patients report flu-like symptoms but they are usually self-limited.
A certain percentage of patients may also experience resistance to the toxin. The presence of circulating anti-bodies to the toxin is presumed to be the primary reason for resistance to Botox injections. Patients who have little reaction to Botox 'A' may benefit from injections using one of the other six serotypes. Using the smallest effective dose limits the likelihood of immunoresistance in unresponsive patients.
Normal results
The anticipated outcome of Botox injections is relaxation of the target muscle tissue. The pharmacological effects of botulinum toxin are typically isolated to local areas and do not result in tissue destruction or prolonged paralysis. Varying the dose can deliver a precise amount of toxin to achieve graded degrees of paralysis for the desired level of response.
2007-02-04 22:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Botox is a protein derived from botulism toxin that is injected underneath skin in order to minimize or smooth out lines and wrinkles on the face. When low doses of Botox are used, it actually paralyzes or relaxes facial muscles, giving the recipient a clean, smooth facial appearance.
2007-02-04 21:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by ashleynicole452 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Viki's answer is amazing. Actually botox today is only viewed as a makeover drug. The one that can bring life to a dull sagging face. This is for those who want to look young. But I seen the effects of botox used in medical treatment of patients with borderline cerebral palsy. My sons orthopaedist has used it on several children with sever disability and they have been remarkably good! God bless the person who invented this drug out of a harmful bacteria!
2007-02-04 23:03:43 · answer #3 · answered by indiangal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
botox is a poison which causes numbness of muscles. it is very good for cosmetic surgery, god bless the person who invemted it. it causes paralisis of muscles and theý stop contracting. i am doing it regularly once a year (thou it is betetr to do twice a year) - works wonders. wrinkles under eyes disappear, forehead stops wrinkling and i look 10 years younger (no kidding). i would highly recommend it to anybody, especially those who re under 30 - it is better to use it in advance, before u have deep wrinkles
2007-02-04 21:38:07 · answer #4 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are afraid of needles, forget botox. a needle containing it will be injected at the site of the wrinkle you want removed... you couldn't PAY me to let someone stick my face with a needle just to look a little younger.
2007-02-05 17:56:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok to simplify the other answers because we are actualy human here.
botox is an injection that you inject into your face to strech the skin so it has no wrinkles.
it is mainly used on the forehead and edges of the face but can be used andwere else on the face.
hope that helps xxx
2007-02-04 22:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by Charlotte.♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
botox is an injection that stuns the muscles in the face and makes it not move.
2007-02-05 02:50:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mooifleur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel, Alba, & Simpson (lol). But all in all, eyes are usually the attention getter.
2016-03-15 07:04:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well every1 just said wat it was ie an injection of poison 2 make u look younger,
I just wanted 2 say d guy above me is dying for a best answer... i couldnt even read d whole freaking long essay !!! lol
2007-02-04 22:24:52 · answer #9 · answered by Millie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋