Botulinum Toxin
Although botulinum toxin is known as snake venom among the people, it is actually a toxin secreted by the bacterium known as "Clostridium Botulinum" in the medical language.
The first area of use of botulinum toxin, which has found medical use in humans since the early 1980s, is in the field of eye diseases. It was first used in the treatment of strabismus in humans. Later, it found use in the field of neurology. In recent years, its use in the field of aesthetics and beauty has become more widespread and its awareness has increased.
Lines and wrinkles on the face occur as a result of the contraction of the muscles under the skin during laughing, smiling or frowning. With aging, the lines and wrinkles formed by the muscles become permanent and deep. In recent years, botulinum toxin has been used frequently to correct these conditions. This toxin has been used safely and successfully in cosmetics since 1982 to lighten the signs of aging. Botulinum toxin is also made to reduce sweating in the armpits and palms.
Botulinum toxin, which is one of the oldest and most effective non-surgical aesthetic interventions, is a drug obtained in the laboratory from a bacterium called Clostridium Botulinum, which is normally found in nature. Since it temporarily inhibits the operation of the muscles in the injected area, it causes the wrinkles and lines to disappear for a while, which occur with the overwork of the relevant muscles.
The most common usage area of botulinum toxin is wrinkles around the eyes called crow's feet, vertical lines between the eyebrows (frown lines) and horizontal parallel lines on the forehead. It can also be used for lifting the corners of the mouth (Mona Lisa Smile), reducing the visibility of the gums (gummy smile), relieving the bands on the neck, and raising the eyebrows.
Botulinum toxin has been used in the service of medicine for 25 years in the treatment of many diseases. It is a safe drug. It does not cause significant side effects. Since the muscles in the facial area are smaller, the doses applied to the face are especially important. This treatment approach gives very satisfactory results in the hands of physicians who have the necessary training to administer Botulinum toxin.