Wrinkles and rhytids are caused by hyperactive facial muscles.
Botulinium Toxin, commonly known as Botox® and Dysport®, works by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter from nerve endings. The muscle injected with botulinium toxin becomes relaxed, thus reducing the wrinkling appearance.
It takes effect starting from 3-4 days and by 1 week the full result can be seen for most cases. Effects typically last between 4-6 months.
Botulinium toxin
- Can be used to lighten common wrinkles of the face like crow feet and glabella frown lines.
- Can also be used for jaw sculpting to achieve the V-jaw effect.
- Can also create a face lift effect using the Dermalift technique.
- Can be used to reduce excessive sweating over underarms, palms and feet.