„The dose makes the medicine”: botox therapies

Another substance that is crucial in rejuvenating therapies is the botulinum toxin. This strongly poisonous gas causes paralysis of vitally important muscles.

However, when injected under the skin above affected muscles and in the precise curative dose, its effect is relaxing. It is used in ophthalmology in the treatment of crossed eyes, as well as for in treatment of children’s cerebral palsy and only recently of migraine. It improves the symmetry of the face in both a relaxed position and in mimics.

In the last decade the application of botox has become more common in the area of the middle and lower thirds of the face and of the neck. Its simple use however cannot guarantee perfect results because the procedure requires detailed knowledge of facial anatomy. Another difficulty is in the complex muscle interaction in this area. Its use may bring bad results, when applied unprofessionally. A professionally prescribed and conducted botox therapy is accompanying in many cosmetic procedures with the aim of prolonging their action. For instance: in filling wrinkles and augmentation of the skin with fillers, during laser rejuvenating procedures and surgical lifting.

Applying botox in the middle and especially in the lower third of the face is closely linked with dental esthetics and should be the subject of dentistry. Today it is commonly used to block the hyper-mobile upper lip, to relax mimics causing barcode wrinkles and to prevent too much lifting of the upper lip.

Application of botox in treatment of bruxism (teeth grinding) is a most vanguard method

A dose is injected depending on age, gender and the degree of muscle hypertrophy. The effect comes in up to 14 days and lasts up to 6 months.