Botulinum toxin is injected into muscles that cause wrinkles. The components of botulinum toxin will act on peripheral nerve endings and neuromuscular junctions, that is, synapses, inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters in presynaptic membranes and blocking the release of acetylcholine, thus reducing muscle tension or paralysis, and wrinkles will gradually disappear, thus achieving the effects of facial rejuvenation and anti-aging.
How much is a shot of botulinum toxin?
At present, there are two kinds of botulinum toxin, about 700-800 made in China and more than 2,000 imported. Because Botox injection requires considerable skill, some hospitals will charge an extra injection fee, which is generally 1000-5000 according to the different parts that need wrinkle removal. Botulinum toxin injection specifications are also different, big bottles and small bottles, big bottles are 100U, and small bottles are 50U. U is a unit, different regions and different hospitals, so the price varies greatly, ranging from 2000 yuan to 5000-8000 yuan.
The role of botulinum toxin
1, thin face
Botulinum toxin is the effective ingredient in face-lifting needle, so botulinum toxin face-lifting needle is only used for round face caused by masseter hypertrophy. Generally speaking, after the initial injection of botulinum toxin, the effect will gradually appear in about a week, and the effect will weaken in about half a year. Even with continuous injection, it is impossible to achieve a permanent effect. If the body has formed drug resistance, then the effect of botulinum toxin is not obvious.
Step 2 remove wrinkles
Botulinum toxin injection can block the release of acetylcholine and solve the wrinkle problem by blocking the conduction from nerve to muscle. Mainly suitable for dynamic wrinkles (wrinkles that only appear when laughing or making other expressions are dynamic wrinkles). Botox injection can interfere with the speed at which dynamic wrinkles become static wrinkles. If the skin is obviously slack and drooping, surgery is needed to remove wrinkles.
3. Get rid of bromhidrosis
Axillary odor is the interaction between bacteria and sweat gland secretion, which produces unsaturated fatty acids, leading to the formation of special odor. Botulinum toxin is injected into armpit, which inhibits the release of acetylcholine from sympathetic postganglionic fibers that dominate sweat glands, thus gradually contracting the apocrine glands in armpit area, weakening sweat secretion, and treating bromhidrosis.
How long can botulinum toxin last?
The normal maintenance time of botulinum toxin is 4-8 months, and it is recommended to inject it 3-4 times a year to be effective for a long time. A few people produce antibodies against botulinum toxin after injection, which leads to ineffective injection. If the chewing habits of both sides are not balanced, asymmetry will occur after injection. A few people may also be insensitive to botulinum toxin, and the effect is not obvious after injection.
Side effects of botulinum toxin
There may be slight swelling, temporary slight redness, itching or headache at the site where botulinum toxin is injected, and slight cyanosis may occur at some sites. Usually these side effects of botulinum toxin will disappear by themselves in about 7 days, so it can be said that the side effects of botulinum toxin are almost non-existent. But the premise is that we must find a regular plastic surgery hospital to ensure it.