Botox
Botox is made from the bacteria that cause botulism.
Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity.
Botox Cosmetic is used to temporarily lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles.
What is Botox?
Botulinum-A Toxin is a substance made by bacteria. This toxin can be purified and used safely and effectively to reduce spasticity in specific muscle groups. Botox works by blocking the chemical signal between nerves and muscles that makes the muscle contract or tighten. This provides reliable relief from spasticity symptoms including pain and muscle stiffness. It has been used safely in thousands of patients for over 25 years.
The injection procedure:
If requested, versed is given prior to the start of the procedure. Once the physician is ready to administer the Botulinum Toxin, they will identify which muscle groups need to be injected. These areas are cleaned with alcohol and the “freeze spray” is applied. The physician will then administer the Botulinum Toxin using a small needle. The number of injections will depend on the size of the muscle and the total number of muscles to be injected. The actual injection procedure will take just a few minutes. After the injections are completed you will be given specific instructions regarding follow up.
What happens after the Botox injection?
After the Botulinum Toxin the patient may return to normal activities.
Most patients start to see results from the Botulinum Toxin within five days with maximum results between three to four weeks after the injections.
Botulinum Toxin cannot be given more frequently than every three months.
