The modern beauty industry offers its customers a wide variety of anti-aging treatments that can turn back the clock and smooth out any time marks on an age face. Beauty injections or botox injections are becoming increasingly popular, contraindications to which become a real obstacle for many women. Whether the devil is so terrible as he is painted, or all the fears associated with Botox are just a figment of imagination - we will understand further.
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What is Botox?
The anti-aging procedure is performed by introducing botulinum toxin into the problem areas of the skin. This drug is a protein neurotoxin based on bacteria of the type Clostridium botulinum. It is noteworthy that these bacteria themselves are considered a dangerous poison, as they can provoke the development of a severe toxicoinfectious disorder of the nervous system. Despite its increased toxicity, botulinum toxin type A or B, containing a minimum number of dangerous microorganisms, is widely used in cosmetology.
In the course of clinical studies, it was found that an active drug of a protein nature after introduction into the epidermis helps to relax muscle spasms, thereby smoothing facial wrinkles. As a rule, it is the active facial expression that becomes the main culprit in the formation of the first visible wrinkles and folds.Smile, anger or sadness - all these emotions will activate our facial expressions in our work.
Ultimately, constant muscle load leads to enslavement of tissues, and this, in turn, provokes the appearance of age-related changes in the skin. Wrinkle injections smooth even the deepest creases in the forehead, nose, nasolabial triangle. In addition, injections are used to correct facial contours and rejuvenate the décolleté area.
Indications for botulinum toxin injection
In modern cosmetology, only safe botulinum toxin is used, which is not able to cause intoxication, thereby provoking a violation of the central nervous system. The drug only blocks nerve impulses from the cerebral cortex to certain muscle fibers, without affecting other epidermal tissues.
The following indications for the use of botulinum toxin injections are distinguished:
- The presence of pronounced eyebrow and nasolabial folds, wrinkles around the eyes and lips, deep folds in the forehead, neck and décolleté.
- In case of increased sweating. The active substance blocks the production of sweat glands, thereby solving the problem of acute hyperhidrosis. Botox allows for 6-8 months to forget about excessive sweating of the armpits, palms and other problem areas.
- For correction of sagging face contour. The procedure becomes an excellent substitute for surgical intervention and allows you to achieve a pronounced lifting effect.
On a note! Beauticians do not use botulinum toxin to increase lip volume. In this case, special fillers developed based on hyaluronic acid are used.
Who is contraindicated in the procedure
Before deciding to radically transform your appearance, you should carefully read all the main contraindications to the use of beauty injections. So, any inflammatory processes on the skin, as well as individual intolerance to the body can become serious obstacles to the realization of a cherished dream.
All those who are contraindicated in Botox, it is recommended to pay attention to other modern analogues of anti-aging procedures. In addition, it is important to understand that Botox is not able to cope with small static wrinkles or to overcome sagging skin. For this purpose, the method of biorevitalization is the best suited.
During pregnancy
Experts strongly recommend that you abandon the use of Botox during pregnancy and lactation. This is because the active substance is able to accumulate in the body, thereby having a negative effect on the fetus developing in the womb. Among the most dangerous complications are:
- the development of pathologies in the early stages;
- intrauterine growth retardation;
- risk of miscarriage or premature birth.
Toxic substances penetrate not only the blood, but also the milk of a nursing mother. That is why the anti-aging procedure is contraindicated during lactation. Otherwise, botulinum toxin can cause a baby to have a serious allergic reaction, and also cause mental disabilities.
For oncological diseases
You will not find any official sources confirming the ban on the use of Botox for cancer. Even more, based on studies, it has been proven that type A botulinum toxin helps to reduce pain in cancer patients.
However, how the drug will respond in each case is very difficult to predict, so you should consult your healthcare provider before going to the beautician. Remember that any negative consequences of Botox injections can significantly worsen the course of the disease.
Age restrictions
There are no strict age restrictions. Experts advise to refrain from injections of beauty for those who have not reached the age of 18.In addition, botulinum toxin is not recommended for use after 60 years. It is especially worthwhile to be careful if the body has suffered diseases such as a heart attack or stroke. The most optimal age for anti-aging therapy is considered to be from 30 to 40 years. It is in this gap that noticeable age-related changes are formed on the face, requiring more radical smoothing methods.
Possible negative effects after wrinkle injections
The introduction of a foreign component can cause the most unpredictable reaction of the body. In women, the hormonal background changes throughout the menstrual cycle. Therefore, it is not advisable to do the rejuvenation procedure during menstruation, as well as several days before and after menstruation. It is during this period that the risk of individual intolerance to the drug increases significantly against the background of hormonal changes in the body.
Complications after the procedure can be:
- hemorrhages and redness at the injection site;
- painful hematomas;
- swelling of damaged tissues;
- violations of the normal mobility of muscle fibers, leading to subsequent asymmetry of the face;
- the formation of new creases and folds;
- the appearance of a rash or other inflammatory elements.
In addition, in the event of individual intolerance to the drug administered, the patient may be disturbed by symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, fever and general weakness of the whole organism.
Side effects of Botox
The introduction of botulinum toxin is a complex process that requires a competent approach by a qualified specialist. Any negligence of a cosmetologist can lead to the most unpredictable consequences. Often in medical practice there are side effects of an aesthetic nature. Such consequences, as a rule, are associated with a lack of proper qualifications and work experience with a cosmetologist. As a result, patients face the following problems:
- Ptosis of the upper eyelid. It is extremely rare and can be triggered by improper administration of the active substance. This phenomenon disappears within 2 months after the injection.
- Disorders of the organs of vision. Eye diseases can occur as a result of an incorrectly performed procedure, when an excessive amount of the drug is injected into the eyelid region.
- Paralysis of muscle fibers. It also appears as a result of exceeding the optimum allowable dosage of the active component.
Every woman wants to extend her youth as long as possible and maintain an attractive appearance even after 50 years. In this case, Botox injections can achieve a stable rejuvenation result, as well as solve a number of other cosmetic problems. Contact only experienced professionals, check with the beautician for the appropriate license to avoid the disastrous consequences of poor-quality service.
